Floral Firework
by jonfrommk

Comment by colorcarnival:
Very pretty, Jon. I love how the white pops out from the dark and blurred background. Great title for this picture.

Flower Macros Burn Me Up
by jonfrommk

Comment by Tammer:
ROFL! I love it. After voting on an endless field of flowers this cracks me up. You definitely get a couple of points for humor. Bravo!

Flower Macros Burn Me Up
by jonfrommk

Comment by Millere81979:
me too! but not as much as the spider macros!

The Slow Motion of Capturing Stillness
by jonfrommk

Comment by Melethia:
This was simply underappreciated and voted down because of literalists. I thought it a very unique and enjoyable take on the challenge. It's one of those you enter knowing it's probably gonna get killed, but also knowing that it's a refreshing change of pace for some of us who appreciate the different approach now and then.

Rest Before Migration
by jonfrommk

Comment by Melethia:
I've no concrete idea as to why this didn't score a six, to tell you the truth. DPC is a very picky place and free studies are tougher than most challenges. Good clarity, very pleasing color. The OOF branch in the foreground (which I like) may have hurt some. Composition is a bit centered, but appropriate for this subject. And I have a theory that half the time score is luck of the draw - it makes me feel better, anyway. :-)

Floral Firework
by jonfrommk

Comment by AVP:
composition is too central, subject is nice, and good dof background

Floral Firework
by jonfrommk

Comment by lovethelight:
cute and simple, very natural i like it.

Rest Before Migration
by jonfrommk

Comment by WalesP:
Beautiful shot Jon.

Rest Before Migration
by jonfrommk

Comment by Charlene:
Such a great capture, especially considering the frantic circumstances of their migration!

Rest Before Migration
by jonfrommk

Comment by colorcarnival:
It's very pretty! Nice job on getting all the details of the butterfly. The black and white spots are my favorite part.