we love macro, to shoot and to watch!
You captured this butterfly so nicely - and the post processing - converting it to b&w is unusual but works very well.
Amazing how it is almost easier to see the details when the colors are all gone...

Well done!

8 Sep 2008 1:15pm

Angelique from Netherlands

This is so beautiful... I have something special with butterflies so you've made my day with this one.
The tones are perfect again and so is the dof.

8 Sep 2008 1:22pm

Pavla from Saint James City, United States

outstanding!

8 Sep 2008 1:44pm

Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France

B&W ! A great idea for this butterfly…

8 Sep 2008 4:34pm

Ana Lúcia from Leiria, Portugal

Black and white was an excellent choice.

8 Sep 2008 6:30pm

Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom

A really special shot and excellent in BW. It's a shame about the damage to the wings.

8 Sep 2008 11:13pm

willow from Chelsea, United States

You've captured the beauty in imperfection - he's wounded and yet wonderful. Nicely done.

8 Sep 2008 11:51pm

John Maslowski from Dallas, PA, United States

Beautiful butterfly macro shot. The grayscale processing is excellent and really brings out the details and contrasts very well.

9 Sep 2008 1:23am

Pradeep from Chennai, India

Thank you so much everyone for the nice comments. There is also one other thing that touched me in this shot, its the sorrowful look in the 'eyes' on the moth's wings. It had just escaped from a bird and was taking shelter in the bottom of a bush.

10 Sep 2008 12:41am

giovanni from Italy

great b&w!

15 Nov 2008 5:06pm

dang from Atlanta, United States

Unusual subject for monotone, but it's always good to try something different. I like it.

5 Dec 2008 12:16pm

Marzia from ., Italy

tones are really perfect!!

7 Jan 2009 10:45am

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