A simple beauty

LjMaxx

A simple beauty

I did not yet look up the exact species this one is but she was sure beautiful in my garden…

Nikon D6055/200
My garden-N.E. Ct.
Cropped only

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A simple beauty by LjMaxx
A simple beauty by LjMaxx
  • Jeff Palm Photography

    Jeff Palm Phot...

    Lj just a beautiful image! I love teh rich deep colors and the great detail!!!! :)))

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hi J!!! Thanks so much.. I had several of them this week visit. ~:)

  • robpixaday

    robpixaday

    Exquisite….like jewels in flight!!!
    What a brilliant capture!!!!!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hi Robin.. Many Thanks!!! She was the jewel of the garden this afternoon.. ~:)

  • LjMaxx

    LjMaxx

    Thanks so much for taking a look here…

  • Agnes McGuinness

    Agnes McGuinness

    Outstanding capture, LJ. Sooo beautiful. Agnes xx

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks Agnes. I was supposed to be working.. Hahahaha.. Oh well… ~:)

  • Maureen Maliha

    Maureen Maliha

    Looks like one of the brushfooted, no? It is Lovely, and so soft. Terrific, LJ!

  • LjMaxx replied

    I am not sure Maureen.. I need to go research it some.. I am sure Jesika or John will probably know.. Thanks so much! ~:)

  • CanDuCreations

    CanDuCreations

    And also in my garden :) Awesome work!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Cool.. Hopefully we will see some great and wonderful creation you do with the images.. Thanks Thea!

  • gerrardt

    gerrardt

    ~beautiful.

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hi Gerrardt.. Many Thanks to you~ :)

  • Jeff Palm Photography

    Jeff Palm Phot...

    I am so glad I hope we get a chance to see more of them!!!!

  • LjMaxx replied

    I have alot.. Many species too.. However.. I will limit them since it would probably bore people to death.. So simple.. Thanks Jeff.. I really do appreciate & value your kind support here.. ~OOO

  • Al Bourassa

    Al Bourassa

    Gorgeous, great DOF!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks so much Al.. ~:)))

  • jesika

    jesika

    It looks very similar to the British Painted Lady, a lovely shot of a delightful insect.
    j

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hi J.. I knew you would know.. Thank you so much.. It was a delight to see several of them all at once fluttering about my garden.. ~:)

  • LudaNayvelt

    LudaNayvelt

    stunning

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks Luda!

  • dc witmer

    dc witmer

    love how the color pops out of the page, great use of dof, this is awesome when viewed large :)

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hi dc.. So glad you liked this one. Thanks so much for your support. Really appreciate it~ :)))

  • Stan Wojtaszek

    Stan Wojtaszek

    This is simply excellent, Lj !! :)

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hi Stan.. T.Y… There were several flying around me. Fast little guys.. ~:)))

  • Ginny York

    Ginny York

    How beautiful! She stands out so well against the background…like 3D. Awesome LJ!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hey Ginny.. Thanks! 3-d works for me. Must be the bkgrd color.. ~:)))

  • Lois  Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    Sooo lovely, Lj … I really like the background … it has interest but doesn’t compete with your darling butterfly!!! Well done!!!! I like Ginny’s comment about 3D … I agree!!! Clever you!!!!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks so much Lois! ~:)

  • cherylc1

    cherylc1

    Gorgeous capture colors and lighting!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hi Cheryl. Many Thanks to you here!

  • kenspics

    kenspics

    FANTASTIC capture!!!
    Well taken Lj!!!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hey there Ken.. So pleased you liked this.. Not very complicated or anything but she was a beauty to watch~ :)))

  • lianne

    lianne

    Oh LJ – this is just awesome – what a glorious shot!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hi Lianne. Thank you so much. It’s that time of year. Soon.. they will be gone till next round~ :)))

  • John Hooton

    John Hooton

    Great background and colour. This is the American Painted Lady or ‘American Lady’. Similar to the British Painted Lady species, but much louder!! ;-)

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks John.. You & J have the most B-fly knowledge that I am aware of here. I also saw some very little tiny, colorful ones the mabie 1/4” small.. Trying to spread the posts some on them.. ~:)))

  • Kate Adams

    Kate Adams

    Fabulous focus and clarity!!! awesome colours!!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hi Kate. T.Y. very much.. She should be flying around that gorgeous farm you showed us the other day. The green one.. Yeah!!! :)

  • Yuri Lev

    Yuri Lev

    You are very consistent in the way you use depth of field. It’s masterful. Good job L.

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks Y.. I could not have wanted for a nicer comment than this one.. Really appreciate it too.. OOO

  • Katrina De'Vries

    Katrina De'Vries

    Simply gorgeous. Well done!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks Katrina.. ~:)

  • Rajdev D

    Rajdev D

    gorgeous!! beautiful capture..

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks Rajdev.. Very much.. ~:)

  • Keith Reesor

    Keith Reesor

    Lovely capture Lj!! :)

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hi Keith.. Thanks so much… They are all here this week.. Eating away all the nectar. A sign of fall approaching.. ~:)

  • Lynn Bawden

    Lynn Bawden

    This butterfly sure shows up against the vegatation in the background. Very nice image…LJ…Lynn

  • LjMaxx replied

    Good morning Lynn.. Yeah she does.. It was hard to miss her pearched here.. Thank you ~:)

  • mab03

    mab03

    very beautiful shot I love it !!

    Hugs
    Marcia

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hi Marcia.. So pleased you liked this. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment here.. ~:)

  • BarbaraManis

    BarbaraManis

    Beautiful capture, Lj!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks so much Barbara! :)

  • Shaun Whiteman

    Shaun Whiteman

    Great composition and colours LJ, lovely work!!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hi Shaun.. Many Thanks to you here! ~:)

  • Anthony Hedger

    Anthony Hedger

    I know you have heard this so many times before but I’ll say it again anyway; stunning, wonderful, beautiful, amazing, wow factor, excellent and just so brilliant. But enough about big head me, LOL, this work is lovely Lj x

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hahahahahahahaha.. Just one of the many things I adore about you A… You say like it is.. Thanks so much for that too~ OXO

  • Deborah H. Benoit

    Deborah H. Benoit

    Almost looks 3D. Beautiful LJ!!!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hi Deb.. Many Thanks for your comment! :)

  • Carol  Lewsley

    Carol Lewsley

    WOW Lj brilliant capture love the contrast of colours. carol

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thank you Carol!!! ~:)

  • Marvin Collins

    Marvin Collins

    Wonderful work LJ

  • Andrea Rapisarda

    Andrea Rapisarda

    really excellent!!!

  • rdotter

    rdotter

    LJ, the detail and composition on this are excellent. But those colors…..Amazing!! Fabulous, my friend.

  • JenLand

    JenLand

    OMG! This is amazing work!! Instant fav. :o) This beauty is so sharp and clear and I love the way background is very soft and almost glowing in spots….....

  • niki78

    niki78

    simply beautiful, well captured detail is amazing :)

  • Tom Newman

    Tom Newman

    A magnificent macro LJ :-)

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hi Tom… Many Thanks to you here.. ~:)))

  • Michael Degenhardt

    Michael Degenh...

    What an absolutely beautiful capture! Perfect focus and the color amazing. Michael

  • lorilee

    lorilee 18 days ago

    Beautiful!!!!!

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