Maiden Flight
Butterfly getting ready to make its maiden flight at the Buckfast Butterfly Farm, after hatching and drying its wings.
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Hope you like it.
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reflexio
One of your best Rich, the DOF is super, enough to complement the photo, but also allow the butterfly ot shine.
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks John.
maka1967
Beautiful poetic work and title. The colours are so lyrical. Good luck for the maiden flight!
Richard Veal replied
Thank you Zhao, and another fave.
Much appreciated my friend.
BlackLemonz
Superb
Richard Veal replied
Thank you Steve.
mikrin
AWESOME!!!
Richard Veal replied
Thank you Mike, and for the fave also.
Much appreciated my friend.
Michelle Wrighton
Wow, stunning shot!
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks Michelle.
janeymac
very pretty beautiful detail
Richard Veal replied
Thank you Jane.
Catherine Veal
beautiful work Richard.x
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks Catherine.
Kelly J
Wonderful Richard!!
Richard Veal replied
Thank you Kelly.
Torfinn Johann...
WOW! Superb shot. Well done.
Richard Veal replied
Thank you Torfinn, and for the fave as well.
Much appreciated my friend.
naturelover
love the colours Richard, excellent shot!
Richard Veal replied
Thank you Pauline.
Much appreciated.
monaiman
Fascinating capture.
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks.
NATURELENS
Nice one Richard :-)
Richard Veal replied
Thank you Neil, and for the fave as well.
Much appreciated my friend.
Irene Burdell
An excellent capture Richard , really beautiful.
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks Irene. Glad you like it.
Have you been busy today ?? Have missed you.
Glenna Walker
Stunning shot, gorgeous butterfly :)
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks Glenna, and the fave as well.
Much appreciated.
davidmilne
Superb light and DoF Richard,love those markings!!
Richard Veal replied
Thank you David, and for the fave as well.
Much appreciated my friend.
Clive King
An incredible shot. Brilliant sharp image. This ranks among your best Richard.
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks Clive.
I really appreciate your comment.
gladders
This is gorgeous Rich…there is a butterfly farm near me…I will have to pay it a visit!
Richard Veal replied
Thanks mate.
Tip :- take plenty of water with you to drink.
Maybe a clean T shirt to change into when you come out. Its so hot and humid. We were sweating buckets.
Edward Denyer
Great Richard!! – Ted
Richard Veal replied
Thanks mate.
turtlepath
superb shot and wonderful detail!
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks Janice, for your comment, a fave, and your visit.
Much appreciated.
LjMaxx
It’s gorgeous.. A real gem of a shot.. :)
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks ‘LJ’. Glad you like it.
eXposure
simply beautiful Richard …
Richard Veal replied
Thank you Wendy, and for accepting it into the group.
Laura Cutmore
Ohh Richard this is fabulous! great dof, and stunning colours :]
Richard Veal replied
Thanks Laura.
Have you visited there yet ??
Sensiworld
Wow, beautiful !
Richard Veal replied
Thank you Sylvia.
Glad you like it.
Susan King
Great Flutterby Richard – love the colours
Richard Veal replied
Thank you Sue, and for the fave as well.
Much appreciated. x
Yool
Exellent picture Richard !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wow
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks Yool, and for the fave also.
Much appreciated.
bidkev
Another nice one Richard!
kev
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks Kev.
Julie Thomas
absolutely stunning! the light and depth of field are gorgeous
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks Julie, and for the fave as well.
Much appreciated.
jlynn
A golden beauty!! Fabulous work!
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks Jeanne.
Laura Marsh
gorgeous capture
Richard Veal replied
Hey Laura.
Nice to meet you.
Many thanks for the comment.
John Newson
great shot….. :)
Richard Veal replied
Thank you John.
Much appreciated.
brian pendrey
great shot ritch
Richard Veal replied
Thanks again mate.
patapping
Love this photo Richard it is so clear and in focus
Richard Veal replied
Thanks Pat. Glad you like it.
Rosina Lamberti
Wonderful capture
Richard Veal replied
Thanks Rosina.
mausue
So beautiful. Perfectly exposed, lovely lovely detail and such depth of colour. Very nicely framed too :)
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks mausue, and for the fave also.
Much appreciated.
Anthony Hedger
wow Richard a great shot mate
Richard Veal replied
Thanks Tony.
Much appreciated.
SueAnne
Oh Richard this is fanstastic
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks SueAnne, and for the fave as well.
Glad you like it.
Joyce Dickens,...
Wow! Awesome photography my friend!!!
Richard Veal replied
Thank you Joyce, and a fave as well.
Much appreciated.
linsads
WoW , How clever are you
——wonderful shot.Richard Veal replied
Thanks Lindsay.
Its worth a visit there if you havent been before, plus the Abbey is just round the corner.
suefel48
Stunning Richard!..... :-))
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks Sue.
Christina Martin
beautiful
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks Christina. Glad you like it.
Stuart Chapman
The detail and colours are amazing Richard. Love the depth and softness of the background which really brings the flutterby into focus
Richard Veal replied
Thank you Stuart.
Darren Burdell
Stunning macro work, really like the total saturation of colours and rich tones.
Richard Veal replied
Thanks Darren.
Your comments mean a lot.
Rosalie Scanlon
Wonderful image, beautiful detail and coloring. Congrats on your feature.
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks Rosalie.
Much appreciated.
Geri Bragg
wow ! great capture !
Richard Veal replied
Thank you Geri. Glad you like it.
lareejc
beautiful!!
Richard Veal replied
Thank you Laree, and for the add also.
AngelaFoster
beautiful macro and colours
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks Angela.
julie08
Very beautiful:)
Richard Veal replied
Thank you Julie.
Lisa G. Putman
Wow, this is gorgeous. Brillant colors!
Richard Veal replied
Thank you Lisa.
Mirka Rueda Ro...
Beautifuly framed and shot. Great work!
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks Mirka. And for the fave also.
Much appreciated.
Mary Campbell
What a lovely representation of this butterfly makes it special..
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks Mary. Glad you like it.
Sharon Davey
Captured very elegantly as per subject warrents – you’ve done a lovely work.
Richard Veal replied
Thank you Sharon, and for the fave also. Much appreciated.
Sharon Davey
Its a pleasure it is a Great Work.
FrozenMoments
Brilliant shot, this is gorgeous!
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks my friend.
Anne Vis
Wonderful capture!
Richard Veal replied
Thank you Anne.
Glad you like it, and nice to meet you. :-))