Flower or Butterfly??
by Aussie_Bluey

Comment by Givemeashot:
Love it!!! i thought butterfly at first =)

Flower or Butterfly??
by Aussie_Bluey

Comment by seancgn68:
Flower! Do I win? Just kidding, this is a beautiful shot. I love that blue color.

Flower or Butterfly??
by Aussie_Bluey

Comment by UNTITLED:
Great photo! Very much like a fine art print. Love the color, the green buds(?) really add to the composition.

Flower or Butterfly??
by Aussie_Bluey

Comment by macrothing:
7 - Very nice. Coloring is true - I almost submitted 'one of these', but the quality is nothing like this. Good use of shallow DOF to bring out the color and character in this flower. Criticism; 640 height, possibly the top stamens/anthers in focus too (difficult likely) and perhaps trying to incorporate/enhance the color of what appears to be more of them in the background, so perhaps just more 'space' up the top, likely make this even better in my opinion. (Butterfly Clerodendrum, Blue Glory Bower (Clerodendrum ugandense) if you are interested and did not know the name).

Flower or Butterfly??
by Aussie_Bluey

Comment by Pano:
a flower

Flower or Butterfly??
by Aussie_Bluey

Comment by Skip:
beautifully observed. this will make a nice print.

Flower or Butterfly??
by Aussie_Bluey

Comment by FotoMunki:
Gorgeous picture! I love the rich colors. Nice DOF. Good title.

Flower or Butterfly??
by Aussie_Bluey

Comment by fotodude:
nice cool color tones...crisp well taken image...GL

Flower or Butterfly??
by Aussie_Bluey

Comment by shamrock:
Beautiful! Love the color and sharpness.

Part of my work place.
by Aussie_Bluey

Comment by wewillexplore:
Greetings from the Critique Club

Best thing about this image - that blue sky REALLY stands out. The trail of smoke sets it off and gives the viewer something else to look at. It definitely meets the challenge.

Worst thing about the image - I don't like the tilt at all. It doesn't seem tilted for effect, it seems just off balance. I bet this would be a stunning black and white as well. With just a touch of contrast. ooh yeah! :)

happy shooting,
Mav