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 09/04/2004 09:56:54 PM · #1
*this is my favorite*




I would appreciate comments and criticism. It's my first time photographing butterflies, and I would really like to capture some more photos next weekend. The local Arboretum is having a Butterfly exibit, where the flowers growing are attracting many many butterflies. So it's the perfect oppurtunity. Thank you.
 09/04/2004 10:08:33 PM · #2
Jeremy...those are simply beautiful! I am so impressed! Going to comment on them now... very nice!!!! :o)
 09/04/2004 10:08:53 PM · #3
Excellent shots, Jeremy! The color is brilliant and you've done a nice job with the composition. I like the first as well. The background is blurred quite nicely, focusing attention on the bug. The others are good, too, ...but maybe a bit too busy

I'll look forward to seeing more of your work after the exhibit.

-len
 09/04/2004 10:13:49 PM · #4
Nice bright colors, Jeremy. You should have a great time at the arboretum.

One thing I just started doing on closeups like this is separating FG from BG when sharpening so that I don't develop any noise in the background. My shots looked a lot better when I only sharpened the part that was in focus. You can select a color range to include or exclude from sharpening, or just do something as simple as using the lasso tool and then feathering the selection. When you paste the selection into a new layer, USM will only act on the active layer, leaving your background nice and blurry.

Good shots - looking forward to seeing the ones from your trip!
 09/04/2004 10:17:44 PM · #5
one of these days, I will learn how to make prints :-\

Thanks for the comments.
 09/04/2004 10:18:00 PM · #6
Great stuff. I left you comments.
 09/04/2004 10:28:29 PM · #7
Thank you much =)
 09/04/2004 10:35:33 PM · #8
left comments :)
 09/04/2004 10:38:10 PM · #9
First time? Wow.
 09/04/2004 10:41:44 PM · #10
Originally posted by thatcloudthere:
First time? Wow.


Yep! first time ever trying them, I am just glad they stood still!
 09/05/2004 12:05:42 PM · #11
bump for a morning rush
 09/05/2004 12:08:04 PM · #12
Great shots Jeremy. Seems we have been photgraphing the same swallowtail (on the same flower!)



Very photogenic creatures. Thanks for sharing.

Lee
 09/05/2004 12:13:56 PM · #13
hah yes! I think I know what Ill be growing in my garden next year =)
 09/05/2004 12:49:43 PM · #14
I can't offer much constructive criticism, Jeremy, but those are all great shots. It doesn't show that it's your first time!
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