Butterfly Macro #3
by chuck

Comment by marbo:
Good shot, nice blue background

Butterfly Macro #3
by chuck

Comment by neenee1999:
Awesome 10

Butterfly Macro #3
by chuck

Comment by rich:
I love the insect, but the post-processing on the flowers seems a little overdone to me.

Butterfly Macro #3
by chuck

Comment by willem:
I am no expert on butterflies but it looks a bit unnatural, feeding while not having landed on the flower (it won't influence my voting). I think the composition is a bit off, too far to the left, and the colors are extremely strong. But a good sharp image and good use of depth of field.

Phyllomedusa tomopterna
by chuck

Comment by shedevil:
OH MY GOD... I just love this picture!@!!!!!! Great Job!!!!!!!

Phyllomedusa tomopterna
by chuck

Comment by chuck:
Thanks for the comments everyone! I was trying to focus your attention on the face and eyes through the direction of the frogs body, leaf placement, and depth of field. I think that the slightly brighter level in the upper left corner does pull one's eyes away. It was fun and my best rated photo yet!

I would like to see more of these longer challanges as I really do not have the time during the week to participate in the weekly challanges as much...

Oh, if you are interested...the common name of this frog is the "Tiger-Legged Monkey Frog" or the "Barred Leaf Frog". They are not poisonous and use their brightly colored flash markings to attempt to startle any would be predators...

Message edited by author 2004-04-08 20:35:33.

Phyllomedusa tomopterna
by chuck

Comment by Quadrajet:
This is such an amazing picture...the shallow depth of field and the composition make it one of my favorites on DPC. Excellent work.

Phyllomedusa tomopterna
by chuck

Comment by Diversq:
Hmm lets see first second or third. I cant tell but Im looking at a winner. Beautiful focus and color. Feels like the little guy is goin gto hop right onto my keyboard. Wonderfull Image. 9

Phyllomedusa tomopterna
by chuck

Comment by buzzrock:
cute little bugger! nice one

Phyllomedusa tomopterna
by chuck

Comment by lwkimages:
Very nice focus on the eyes. Well done!! 8