Plain Pretty
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Featured in “Extreme Close-Ups” March 11, 2009.
And who says “Clothes Don’t Make The Man”??? A plain but cute skipper is enjoying the warm summer afternoon by resting on the petal of one of my tiger lilies.
Image taken July 15, 2008 with the Nikon D40x, using the 70-300mm vr Nikon lens. Shutter speed 1/125, aperture f/8, exposure 0.33, iso 200.
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Michael Beers
Fantastic shot great lighting.
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Michael … thank you!!!! Good old fashioned summer sunshine!!!
Agnes McGuinness
Lois, this is just gorgeous! I, too, love the lighting. Agnes xx
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Agnes, dear!!! Thank you!!!! Some days the light is just so fantastic out in that garden it seems like a crime to be anywhere else, doing anything else, lol!!!!! Thanks again, sweetie!!!
Vulcan Spark S...
beautiful
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Vulcan!!! Thank you very much!!
Heavenandus777
Absolutely Beautiful
Lois Bryan replied
Hiiii Anna!!! Thanks, sweetie!!! I’m glad you liked it!!!
Michael Beers
Sunshine ….......wait…..... yes now I remember its bright, warm and missed very much by many in my area.
Lois Bryan replied
AWW!!! Well, it’ll probably make a return before you know it!! Hang in there!!
red addiction
Awwwwwwwwwwwwww, cute little buggy!
Lois Bryan replied
LOL!!! Thanks darling girl!!!
DJ LeMay
You just have too much fun in your beautiful garden, Lois!! The light just makes my heart sing!
Lois Bryan replied
I know, DJ!!! What can I tell you … simple pleasures for simple minds!!!
Jessica Jenney
You mean Just Plain stunning, Lois!
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Jessica!!!! Thank you!!!!!! I’m glad you liked it!!!!
LYN EVANS
Wonderful light and detail hon, fabulous capture.
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks, Wynnie!!!! They’ll be back sooooooon!!
naturelover
FABULOUS!!!!
Lois Bryan replied
Thankee, Pauline!!!!
mikequigley
lovely capture mq
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Mike!!!! Thank you, hon!!!
BettinaSchwarz
very pretty indeed :) bright & happy … a real “feel good” image :)
Lois Bryan replied
AWWW!! Thanks so much Bettina!!!!! What a lovely thing to say!!!!! YAY!!
Diane Schuster
This is a very smart skipper, he is so vibrant in color and the lily just adds to that! lol! Beautiful image! Dee
Lois Bryan replied
thanks so much, Dee!!!! Some of the skippers are actually very colorful … this is one of the planer varieties, but I thought the flower and light dressed him up a bit!!!
MICKSPIXPHOTOS
Excellent close-up capture, lois. Well done.
Lois Bryan replied
Hiii Mick!!! Thank you!!!
jesika
Skippers. The most delightful of butterflies, lovely little things, either cooperative or VERY stubborn and flighty. This one posed beautifully for you, lovely shot.
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Lois Bryan replied
Hi Jesika!!! Mine are usually pretty cooperative!!! I’ve got so many fun shots of the little guys … they have such adorable faces with those wonderful big eyes!!!
Bumbleberries
Wonderful clarity and detail. Lovely image! Marci
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Marci!!!! Thank you, sweetie!!!
Jan Piller
Awww! now this definately gives me hope for spring!!
Lois Bryan replied
... Awww, Jan .. don’t despair!!!! It’ll come eventually!! I’m pretty sure!!!
dinghysailor1
exquisitely captured lois! fabulousw work
:)
Lois Bryan replied
Hiiiiii Maggie!!! Thank you, sweetie!!!!
Jason Connolly
brilliant work Lois.
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you, Jason!!!
Lynda McDonald
very nice,,,,,,,,,,they are quite orange on the top side Lois, i have a fewpics of them and i think they are very pretty
Lois Bryan replied
Hiii Lynda!!! We’ve got about three varieties … this particular one is the plainest and not orange, I don’t think … but the sunlight really lit up the fur on this guy’s back.
LavenderMoon
Perfect shot of this little skipper!
Lois Bryan replied
Hiiiiii Poopsie!!!!! Thank you, sweetie!!!
Karen Checca
Lois, this is a beautifully composed and focused shot! A real beauty! :) Karen
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you, Karen!!! What a lovely comment!!
Curtiss Simpson
Excellent Lois what great combo here a pretty flower and butterfly, love it !!!
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks, Curtiss!!! These little guys are soooo adorable!!!
Renee Dawson
GREAT shot Lois. I love the little skippers too. They are so cute :)
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks, sweetie!!!! I do love them!!!
Béla Török
Brilliant image, my friend!
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Bela!!!! Thank you!!!
jacqi
This is a gorgeous Lois, I love the colour, the lighting and the clarity of this lovely shot
Lois Bryan replied
Oh, thank you, sweetie!!!
lindamiller
O0oooooh Lois this little skipper made for you a very beautiful shot. The lighting is just perfect on this I love it:)
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Linda!!! I adore these little guys .. they’re practically tame, lol!!
Sensiworld
Beautiful !
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Sylvia!! Thank you!!
SKNickel
very beautiful capture
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you!!! So glad you like it!!!
ldeiter78
Fantastic detail of the skipper and the gorgeous flower!!!
Lois Bryan replied
thanks, Lori!!!
JacquiK
Beautiful.
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you, Jacqui!!
Neophytos
Actually just ’ PLAIN BEAUTIFUL ’ the light and hues make it even more magical !! Nice one Lois .!
Lois Bryan replied
Awww .. thank you, thank you!!! I agree … it’s the lighting that really makes this one!!
CraigsMom
It is very pertty!!!!
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Mary-Ann!!! Thank you, hon!!
Clive
Pretty YES, Plain NO, superb capture Lois, excellent light and colour. You have done both the skipper and the flower justice my friend xx
Lois Bryan replied
OOhh .. Clive .. thank you dear!!!!! Some days the sun just really turns everything out there into jewels!!!
Lois Bryan
Wendi Donaldson
Beautiful….love the details and the warm glow from this beautiful blossom.
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Wendi!!! Thank you!!! It was a glorious summer morning!!
Ken Fortie
Beautiful comp and color.
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Ken!!! Thank you very much!!!
Sandra Heath
So pretty! Well done!
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks, Sandra!!!
PhillJ
Excellent capture. Good balance and perfect saturation. A pic to be proud of.
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you very much, Phill!!! I’m so happy that you like it!!!
Kathy Reid
Wow this is awesome especially in the full size Lois:))
Lois Bryan replied
thanks so much, Kathy!!!! I like the full size too .. somehow it’s not showing up in the large this evening!!! How odd!! I’m glad you mentioned it otherwise I’d have thought I’d set it up wrong!!! LOL!!!
BarbaraManis
Lovely shot, Lois. Great detail and color!
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Barbara!!!! Thank you, sweetie!!!
Rosy Kueng
on this beautiful feature Lois!!!! Fresh colours right for spring and a stunning close up :O)) well deserved hun…wonderful capture!
Lois Bryan replied
Hello, hello Rosy!!!! Thank you so much hon!!!! Yep … good weather will be here again soon!!!
Angie McKenzie
beautiful!!
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you, Angie!!!
naturelover
Lois Bryan replied
WHEEEEEEE!!! Thank you, sweetie pie!!!! Sooooo exciting!!!!!! Just thrilled that you liked this one!!!!
Lorraine Parra...
Congrats on the feature honey. Great dof, and composition here. Well done
Lois Bryan replied
Hiii Lorraine!!!! Thank you, thank you!!!!! They’ll be back soon!!! The daffy shoots are about 4 / 5 inches high now!!! And the tulips are starting to push the mulch aside!!! YAY!!!
Patricia Montg...
This is really beautiful, Lois! Great work!
Lois Bryan replied
Hiiii sweetie!!!!!!!! Thank you!!!!!!
Dennis Rubin IPA
great depth of field!!