Solitude
by cpanaioti

Comment by DrAchoo:
Ha, my first thought was "how the hell is this qualifying as 4.5-5.5?" but I see you just made it in.

It's a quality photo. I think that can be noted by the average commenter vote of 7.28. Those that took more than 3-5 seconds on the picture appreciated it. I bet the largest factor was simply voter fatigue. Look at all those 5's...

I have very little to say about this photo because I like it. I would have given it a 7. Likely not higher because it does lack that "holy cow" factor. That doesn't mean it's bad at all; I've got lots of shots I like a lot that don't have that, but "holy cow" (otherwise known as "wow") does rule here on DPC.

Don't change anything. OK, clone out those two tiny dots on the front petal. There. Nicely done. Should have been a 6+ for sure. Come on! Ursula gave it an 8, what more do you need?

Smorgasbord
by cpanaioti

Comment by sevilduvarci:
i like the DOF.

Inner Light
by cpanaioti

Comment by igoofry:
I think you did it, the tips look right on and the feel of the picture is awesome. Nice shot.

Inner Light
by cpanaioti

Comment by SandyP:
Ohmygoodness! This photo is stunning! I love that soft dreamy look! Wow!

The Light Within I
by cpanaioti

Comment by SandyP:
Wow! This is SO beautiful! That lighting is WONDERFUL!!!

Smorgasbord
by cpanaioti

Comment by Melethia:
Very pleasing composition!

The Island
by cpanaioti

Comment by zxaar:
I am at loss for words to describe how I feel about it. One word - wonderful

CRW_9262-01.jpg
by cpanaioti

Comment by Brad:
I've never seen such a pattern on a butterfly's wings before - it's gorgeous, not to mention the deep rich colors overall here.

CRW_9145-01.jpg
by cpanaioti

Comment by Brad:
Wow!
The clarity here is amazing, especially at 400mm.
The way the wings stand out with it's colors from the out of focus green foliage really make for a beautiful picture.

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by cpanaioti

Comment by Brad:
Awwwwww - looks like an Easter Card.