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    Default Peacock butterfly

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    40D, EF 100mm macro
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    Peacock butterfly on buddleja in the garden, manual mode, pop up flash, croped sides to 4:3.

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    Wow! I love this butterfly! Nice shot, too! ;)

    Ovidiu, you said you cropped the sides which means you should have room to work with. I think I might like this better with a bit more on the left and a bit less on the right or maybe even as a square. Right now, it looks just a little off-balance to me. Being picky about such things, I'd probably clone out the shadow of the right antenna.

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    Thanks Ken!
    Tighter...

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    or... this one...:D;)

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    Actually, both look great so it's just a matter of preference. Since I like tight crops, the second version looks good for my tastes. I think the only other change I would make would be to clone away that one flower that's touching the frame in the middle bottom.

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    What a beauty of a butterfly, Ovidiu! Man, that is just superb! I definitely like the last repost the best. Very impactful color here without going too saturated. Those reds are right on the edge with full color and full detail...very well done!

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    A eal beauty..like the setting, colors and sharpness...Whichever crop you decide on is up to you... I vote for more room all around

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    Hi Ovidiu, Not much to add to comments above. The image is strong and with the added tweaks above help to make it stronger. Well done...

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    Hey Ovidiu,
    I was fine with the OP....but the crop tweaks make this outstanding. I personally prefer the last one......but the tighter one works great too so nice options to have!

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    This is superb, Ovidiu! Great colors, excellent sharpness, and a clean background. I think I prefer the tighter crop, though it's a close call. (I'm surprised that Roman, the master of the tight crop, didn't go with that one too.) :) :)

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