Tiger Swallowtail

[John Goldman]

Canon 40D
ISO 250
600mm
1/400
5.6
PL filter

[Thanaboon Jearkjirm]

Love the full wing view and the beautiful pattern of this butterfly. Not sure about the shutter speed, did you handheld this shot? The highlight in the flower distract a bit and I might sharpen the butterfly a bit.

[Gail Spitler]

Hi John
Overall there is much to like here. Lovely detail on the butterfly that is in pristine condition. I would sharpen the whole image and the butterfly especially, and tone down the white highlights on the flower perhaps. I think the composition is good, and you are drawn immediately to the subject. The only thing I wondered about was the bg and whether or not the whites in the bg are distracting. I am not sure. There is a lovely gentleness to this image that I really like.
Nicely done
Cheers
Gail

[Katie Rupp]

Hi John, I, too, like this image and think that the helpful feedback from Gail pretty much covers it. Looking forward to more.

[Lance Peters]

Hi John - Gail nailed it. - Lots to like here.
Looking forawrd to seeing more :)

[Gus Cobos]

Hi John,
I like the composition, agree with Gail's fine comments...looking forward to more...:cool:

[John Goldman]

Thank you all for your comments and criticism.
John G