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Challenge: Zen Photography II (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Canon EOS-50D
Lens: Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Location: Albuquerque NM
Date: Jun 20, 2009
Aperture: 5.6
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/3200
Galleries: Nature, Floral
Date Uploaded: Jun 21, 2009

 I have been getting these swallowtails every day on my desert willow tree. Fantastic photo ops!
Western Tiger Swallowtail, Papilio rutulus

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Nikon D850
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR
 06/26/2009 07:43:27 PM
I love the rich blue sky making this into such a lovely minimalist statement. Quiet & Pleasing to view.....7
Nikon D810
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
 06/23/2009 10:37:29 PM
I would have to say that this is a good effort. My guess is that you included so much negative space to try to meet the zen theme. Unfortunately , the plantlife that the butterfly is on , spoils the simplicity expected. Lighting is also too strong IMO for a Zen themed shot. 5
Nikon D810
Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8
 06/23/2009 11:12:41 AM
Beautiful detail in the butterfly, but with so much "white" space, there's seems to be too much clutter in the subject area.
Nikon D90
Quantaray AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC for Nikon
 06/23/2009 09:42:03 AM
Wow, some great color here. I feel a deeper DOF to keep the flowers in focus would have helped. Good job.
Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro
 06/22/2009 11:55:01 AM
That's an interesting composition. Nicely done!
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