Calm reflection
CHALLENGE WINNER in ‘Backyard photography’ Summer memories. Thank you so much to all who voted. It is so very much appreciated.
My first butterfly shot. They never usually keep still for me…lol
Taken with a Canon EOS 400D and 250mm lens.



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Lyn Evans
whalegeek
Ever so lovely, Lyn. More terrific work from you and your camera.
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you so much hon :-)))
SimplyScene
Great image Lyn.
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you kindly :-))
Sean Jansen
Absolutely gorgeous Lyn !!
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you Sean :-))
Heather Rivet...
wow
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you Heather ;-))
chijude
Beautifully done. Love the colour combination!
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you so much :-))
Kseniya Beliaeva
beautiful!
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you kindly :-))
kathy s gillen...
outstanding work lyn
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you Kathy :-))
BarbaraManis
Soooooo lovely, excellent work!
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you Barbara :-))
Von McKnelly
I don’t have the words that would adequately describe this beautiful artwork.
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you so much Von :-))
Bunny Clarke
Very lovely capture and creation. Great colors and details.
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you dear Bunny :-))
EH Photography
I would love to know about the water in your work. Is it already there or do you add it in editing? Thanks. You have beautiful work.
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you so much, its a flood filter you can download it to PS
Martina Fagan
Lovely work
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you kindly :-))
Liane Pinel
Gorgeous Lyn!
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you Liane ;-))
JUSTART
beautiful
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you hon :-))
Colleen Battis...
Gorgeous!!!
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you Colleen :-))
CarolM
Love the black and white butterfly with the red flower. Very lovely presentation. A spledid first butterfly shot!!
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you Carol :-))
Evita
Awesome image Lyn !!! :D
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you Evita xxx
Kent Burton
Beautiful, Lyn! – Have a great weekend! – Kent
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you so much Kent, have a wonderful weekend yourself.
Lois Bryan
Oh my goodness, Lynnie!!!!!! Another bit of magic from you … your butterfly is just lovely!!!!! Sooo delicate … and I love the whole color theme with the reds and golden browns!!!!!
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you sweetie xxx
PhotoAvenue
Beautiful image …and the light is amazing !
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you so much :-)))
Blair Wainman
Wow!!! This is so beautiful Lyn!! I love the atmosphere created in your images!! Instant fave!!
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you kindly Blair :-))))
Richard George
Wish all my first tries looked this good…superb capture and presentation!
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you Richard :-)))
Rosy Kueng
Stunning composition Lyn! Love the colour theme as well…so beautiful!!!
You did an excellent work here…and your butterfly is gorgeous :)))
instant fave…
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you dear Rosy….hugzzzzz
Tina Longwell
Fabulous!!!!! Bravo I love it!
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you Tina :-)))
DottieDees
Just so beautiful Lyn…I knew it was yours right away!!
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you dear Dottie….my goodness…how on earth can you tell. lol
dougie1
excellent lyn!
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you Dougie :-))))
Ingz
so delicately beautiful dea Lyn xxx
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you dear Ingrid xxx
Jessica Jenney
What a gorgoeus work of art, Lyn!
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you Jessica xxx
dougie1
xx
AnnDixon
This is stunning, such beautiful colours and reflection, xx
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you Ann :-))
Di Edwards
Wow. Gorgeous capture and the post production work is stunning. Never knew about the flood filter! What an awesome creation Lyn.
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you Di
Mark Maloney
So good Lyn you are very clever
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you Mark
Angie Kessenich
Beautiful!!!!
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you Angie
Asoka
HOW PERFECTLY STUNNING!!!!
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you so much
Renee Dawson
They don’t stay still for me either sweetpea. You did a fabulous job!
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you sweetie xxx
WayoftheWarrior
Amazing
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you kindly
Anji Johnston
This is Sooooo beautiful!
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you so much
Rosalie Dale IPA
Oh sometimes you have to win!! I know the feeling – so beautifully presented.
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you Rosalie
sunshine0
WOW Lyn, you are a master photographer! Truly stunning!
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you sunshine
Beve Brown-Clark
OMG…stepping out of your element there…brilliant work!!
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you sweetie
Sharon Mau
It is an absolutely gorgeous work of art Lyn!
I invite you to add your lovely work to Dimensions.
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you Sharon :-))
bevanimage
A fabulous first butterfly, Lyn! Great clarity, lovely warm colours, and the flood filter works well to enhance the wing details.
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you hon :-))
Lori411
WOW, this is absolutely stunning!!! Great work!!
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you Lori
traveller
Great capture Lyn.
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you kindly
BarbL
Fabulous shot!
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you so much
lorilee
Wonderfully fascinating and beautiful!!!!!!!
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you Lori
Lynn Moore
Its all been said! Ditto to all comments Lyn : )
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you Lynn
Rosalie Scanlon
Gorgeous image and a beautiful scene.
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you Rosalie
Ben Aldridge
Breath taking job! nicely done.
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you Ben
Cranston Reid
Lyn, everything about this photo is awesome, and the scene has a dream-like quality that is beautifully composed. —V
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you so much
Sarah-fiona Helme
For a first butterfly shot, it’s a cracker! Love your composition and your treatment. Brilliant stuff!
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you Sarah :-))
Irene Burdell
Really beautiful work Lyn , this has to be a fav and your best to date . x
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you Irene :-))
SandraRos
Oooh you always surprise me with something new and you know that is when I land up under the table !! This is really stunning my friend a beautiful piece from the hands of a great artist !!
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you my dear sweet friend….you can come out now…it doesn’t do you any good under that table hon….lol
Sue Buckingham
Just amazing!! xx
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you Sue xxx
Sharona
Simply beautiful Lyn – and a fav. for me my friend :o))
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you Sharon :-))
Josie Jackson
Well done Lyn, a very beautiful reflection and lovely colours
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you Josie
Winston D. Mu...
Awesome. Truly awesome.
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you Winston
Lyn Evans
Number one on the most popular page, thank you all so much for the faves.

Hans Bax
Excellent Lyn, beautiful composition and colours!
Have a nice weekend,
Hans.
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you Hans :-)))
fleurfleming
this is gorgeous, love the reflection you’ve added. the colors and textures are perfect and compliment each other beautifully
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you Fleur
Rainy
Very lovely work Lyn!
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you Rainy xxx
Ruth Maginness
Lovely work Lyn. xx
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you Ruth :-)))
Nathaniel Arnold
wow, instant fav!! amazing, well done!
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you Nat :-)))
kibishipaul
Absolutely beautiful. Love the way do this.
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you kindly :-))
Keithbotilier
You are so good at this Lynn another beauty.
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you Keith :-))
Scott d'Almeida
fabulous
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you Scott
Kasia-D
Wow – what a capture! If this is your first butterfly shot, what will the next ones be like. A fave for me too.
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you Kasia
Diane Schuster
Lyn, this is so gorgeous, what a beauty! Dee
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you Diane
Janitka
Your work is just brilliant!
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you Janitka
Al Williscroft
Very beautiful image!!
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you so much
Lucindawind
exquisite !!
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you dear Luci :-))
Veronica Schultz
Beautiful!!!
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you Veronica :-))
TracyD
Wow another stunning shot Lyn! Love it!
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you sweetie :-))
rodsfotos
It may well be your first butterfly image Lyn but what a beauty it is, wonderful colours and details, love the reflections, beautiful close-up work,
Regards, Rod.
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you kindly Rod :-)))))
Laurie Search
This is just gorgeous!!
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you Laurie :-)))
Ann Persse
another truely first class photo excellent
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you Annie xxx
anandbakshi
A very nice click….........truly awesome:)
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you so much :-))
Trudi's Images
Stunning !! just when we think you can’t get any better you take it to another level !!
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you Trudi xxx
Roddy Atkinson
Lyn this is outstanding, beautiful image, great job!
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you Roddy :-))
Karin Taylor
very beautiful, soft, romantic…
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you Karin
Rick & Deb Larson
OMG Lyn, this is simply STUNNING!! Love the colors and the reflections, WTG!! Take Care ~ Deb ~ :)
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you so much Deb :-)))
Gloria Abbey
Lynn, this is absolutely gorgeous. I love your finishing touches.
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you Gloria
Lynda McDonald
your `1st !............well done then my dear ! you have made it quite magical with your photo skills
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you sweetie pie xxx
muz2142
Great shot. I hope your next one is as good.
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you kindly
Michael Mosall
This is truly a unique moment. Congrats!
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you Michael
Trish Woodford
This is just wonderful, love the tones, reflection, composition – everything about it really :))
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you Trish
Kathleen Whitty
WWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWW
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you so much hon
MiImages
Sheeeesh- this is one glorius capture full of everthing from composition, tones and that wondeful bokeh. This one kept still for you and in a very beautiful pose. Green with envy – no I am not
-oh what the heck yes I amLyn Evans replied
Yes it kept still for me….lol. Thank you kindly for your visit. :-)))
johannesfrank
This is more than nice, my english is not goodenough to express this !!!
Joe
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AnaCBStudio
Beautiful tones…gorgeous work Lyn
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dansch
perfect work! did you add this water effect with ps?
Lyn Evans replied
Yes I did

Scott Denny
Very nice color and tones. Love how rich this looks.
Lyn Evans replied
pablohon3y
Amazing Capture Lyn, without the reflection in the water underneath this would have been a treat for the eye but with it, all I can say is WOW.
Lyn Evans replied
Angel Warda
gorgeous!
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Philip Bateman
Delightful! Phil
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Squealia
Gorgeous
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connieinwi
Your work is amazing…. Beautifully done
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BigD
Beautiful work, Lyn
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John Vandeven
Wow…Fabulous work….Well done.
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Gerry Myers
stunning
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blamo
marvellous image
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LeilaniMelayna
This is so calming & beautiful!
Smiles Leilani
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bobbymcleod
fantastic shot so well finished with fine use of the flood filter!
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Mindy Dick
speechless….simply amazing Lyn….
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Elizabeth Bravo
What a lovely image…..really like the reflection…..Congratulations on being featured on the HOME PAGE!!!!
Lyn Evans replied
Wow thank you Elizabeth, what a great surprise :-)))
RVRFNX
Very evocative image! Very inspiring.
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you so much :-))
Gina Cormier
Beautiful image! Flood filter?
Lyn Evans replied
Oh thank you Gina…hugzzzzz xxx
betha
This is so beautiful, I can’t believe I have not seen it before. Stunning work!
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you so much Betha….hugzzzzzz
Ursula Rodgers
Gorgeous work Lyn! I know how hard it is to photograph butterflies…! Congratulations on the home page :)
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you so much Ursula :-))))))
CapturedByKylie
Congratulations on being featured on the “A Touch Of Red”-themed home page. August 12th 2009.
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you kindly Kylie :-)))
Bridges
An awesomely wonderful photo!!
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you so much :-))
shanhair
how wonderful, i love it!
Angie McKenzie
gorgeous!!!! congrats on your homepage feature lyn!!! happy dance time!!
Lyn Evans replied
Yes…where are those red shose gone…thank you hon xxx
Sharon Mau
Beautiful colours, gorgeous work and I am so thrilled for your feature sweetheart!! Yey!!
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you Sharon…what an exciting day xxx
Renee Dawson
Lynnie!!!!!!! Wake up….....WAKE up…......WAKE UP…......you’re on the homepage hun. xo
Lyn Evans replied
Rubbing my eyes and giving you a sleepy look…am I…REALLY…running off to have a look….wheeeeeeeeee….lol…what fun :-)))))))))))))))))))))) xxx
Steven Holmes
Outstanding image
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you so much Steven :-)))
ericthom57
If there’s ever been a shot that deserved front page play, this is SURELY it!!!
Absolutely stunning!
Lyn Evans replied
What a lovely thing to say….thank you so much :-))))
bevanimage
Congratulations, Lyn, you’re on the homepage!
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you so much hon…warm hugzzzzz
yolanda
Wow absolutely perfect image, love it. Congrats too on the home page :-)
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you kindly Yolanda :-)))
Richard George
Why am I not surprised…there are few who can match your inate ability to put it all together… A splendid work, richly deserving of the feature. Congratulations
Lyn Evans replied
What a lovely comment. Thank you for making my day :-)))))
Rita Blom
So beautiful, an attention grabber, it is lovely and my first favourite.
Lyn Evans replied
Now I feel really special being your first favourite. Thank you so much :-))))
WayoftheWarrior
Awesome
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you so much hon :-))))
Beve Brown-Clark
OOOooooOOOO congrats GF!!!! WTG, homepage for this one!! wheeeee tossing confetti everywhere…. :^)

Lyn Evans replied
Wheeeeeeeee I’m so excited….spitting confetti outta my mouth phhtt…lol..thank you for the pic sweetie xxx
Joanne Bradley
Simply lovely, congrats on the homepage feature!
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you so much Joanne :-)))
Revive The Lig...
Well focused and a beautiful reflection picture.
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you so much :-))))
rodeorose
Congratulations on a deserved home page feature! Perfect shot.
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you kindly for the lovely comment :-))))
PatriciaLM
CONGRATULATIONS !!!!! Lyn … just so beautiful…Patricia :-)
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you so much Patrica :-))))
Lois Bryan
Wynnie, Wynnie!!!!! home page, sweetie!!!!!!!!!!!! WHEEEE!!! I see Beve has already copied this for you … but I did too, lol!!!!!
soooo excited for you!!!!!!! YAY!!!!!
Lyn Evans replied
You just woke me up Lowy…..oh wheeeeeeee…skipping about in all directions….thank you for the pic hon….lol…xxx
Missayy
Stunning photo!
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you kindly :-))))
Sarah-fiona Helme
I came to the RB frontpage still morning to find this image pulling me off my chair and right in – and I might have known it was one of yours, lady – it is exquisite! Composition perfect. Colours perfect. Very well done you! xxx (Picks self off floor…. :D)
Lyn Evans replied
Giggling and helping you up off the floor and dusting you down. Thank you sweetie xxx
Tenee Attoh
Gorgeous shot, exquisite! CONGRATULATIONS with Home Page
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you so very much :-))))
natalia martin...
Beautiful work!!
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you kindly Natalia :-)))
Emma Howell
Your first butterfly shot? . . . How will you ever top it? Absolutely gorgeous. (I’ve never seen so many comments either) Congatulations.
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you so much Emma :-)))))
AnnDixon
Wonderful !!! well deserved feature on the home page Lyn, CONGRATS,
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you so much Ann…what a great surprise…lol
Milton Gan
Beautiful shot! Congratulations on your home page feature!
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you kindly Milton :-)))
Jenni Smith
amazing shot, well done.
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you so much Jenni :-)))
Anthony Hedger
Hey Lyn, what a beautiful shot it is fantastic. Well done and many congratulations on your home page feature it is well deserved
Lyn Evans replied
Thank you so much Anthony…I’m so thrilled :-))))
Donna I
Stunning…image,congrats on the home page feature!!!
Lyn Evans replied
TaniaLosada
Superb! Not only is beautiful but also very artistic and elegant! Love the colors and the comp!
Lyn Evans replied
Kymie
Ohhhhh that is just gorgeous!!!!!
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Stéphan Alomène
!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Rowan Nancarrow
Simply Stunning
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Rachael Gorton
Totally beautiful x
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terezadelpilar
CONGRATULATIONS LYNN!!
HOMEPAGE FEATURE!!
WOWOWEEE!!!!
I recognized your style without seeing your name:)) It is so beautiful, so fantastic! Congratulations darling:)
Lyn Evans replied
Ronald Rockman
Great composition Lyn
Rock
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mikeytheblack
First butterfly shot? I’d never take another one again. This one is simply perfect. Consider me a fan.
Lyn Evans replied
Marion Cullen
Well done on your Home Page feature…a most deserving shot.
Simple beautiful and engaging imagery.
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foxontheprowl
wow, this is beautiful
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ElRobbo
What a way to begin!
Superb image and rendering, Lyn!
Well done!
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Barry Feldman
i cannot believe this image. Breathtaking. Well done.
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ma9rk
The difference between someone whom takes photos & a photographer !! Bravo & congratulations Lyn.
Lyn Evans replied
Peaches1950
Hi Lyn! ~ I recognised your style ~ your work is outstanding ~ WTG on the Home Page Feature! ~ you deserve all the accolades! ..... Helen xx
Lyn Evans replied
Blair Wainman
Awesome Lyn!! Congratulations on your Homepage Feature!!! This is so well-deserved, not just for the image but also the artist!!
Lyn Evans replied
Gary Murison
Simply STUNNING. fantastic work Lyn.
Lyn Evans replied
Jeff Stroud
This has to be one of the most beautiful photographs I have ever seen! Wondrous!
Lyn Evans replied
LudaNayvelt
How could I messed this gorgeous image, love it.
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niki78
nice capture.
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David Clark
beautiful Lyn – might as well stop with the butterfly photos now – can’t get much better – dave
Lyn Evans replied
LOL

Svetlana Sewell
WOW – you are very artistic Lyn – this is amazing work!!!!!!!!!
Lyn Evans replied
John Vandeven
Wow….Brilliant image.
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David McMahon
Great work, Lyn. It might be your first butterfly shot, but it wont be your last!
Nadine Birge
this is ABSALUTLY BEAUTIFUL
Victoria Jostes
BIG congratulations on your challenge win! WTG!
Lois Bryan
Wynnie you WON the bokeh challenge!!!!!! YAY!!!! Sooo worthy … glorious image!!!! Tossing you the red shoes … and grabbing Beve’s confetti … WHEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!! Congratulations!!!!
eelsblueEllen
WINNER!!
Mood & Ambience group
Best Bokeh Macro challenge!
eelsblueEllen
red shoes for you!
Svetlana Sewell
Congratulations dear Lyn on the winning of the challenge!!!:)))
Voltaire Carlos
This is great!
Elaine Teague
Beautiful image Lyn. Congratulations on your challenge win.
LudaNayvelt
love those red shoos, just stop by to Congrats you, I in love with this image
Redpopy
Beautiful feel – beautiful photo. Love to learn how to put those thank yous on!
MarianBendeth
Congratulations Lyn!! Beautifully captured and well deserved Spotlight! You have a wonderful eye!
Hans Bax
Wonderful Lyn! Many congrats on your top ten placement in the The Best You’ve Got Challenge!
Have a great day!
Jessica Hardin 29 days ago
Gorgeous image! Congrats on your challenge win!
Karen Helgesen 29 days ago
Cheri Bouvier 29 days ago
Congrats on you win!!! Stunning image :)
enebgen 27 days ago
very beautiful
vaquera 26 days ago
Beautiful !!!
Bill Marsh 26 days ago
Impressive shot :
Congratulations on your challenge win.
Take Care.
Bill.