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Don't ever give up.
Don't ever give in.
Don't ever stop trying.
Don't ever sell out.
And if you find yourself succumbing to one of the above for a brief moment,
pick yourself up, brush yourself off, whisper a prayer, and start where you left off. But never, ever, ever give up.
~ Richelle E. Goodrich
I have spent hours and hours and hours trying to capture butterflies in flight. This is the result of one of my outings. I was shooting into the sunlight - so it is not a great pic. I haven't seen many Fritillary butterflies so it was Very Special to me to capture this.
All three images are the SAME image - just cropped 3 different ways. I wanted to show you how lovely he is up close - and progress out to show you the entire scene as I saw it.
Image Made 09-11-12 - Heritage Park - Blacksburg, Virginia
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I like that sunlight coming through her wings ~ so beautiful!
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Nicely presented. And I do love that quote.
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely shots!
ReplyDeleteYou take the best action shots!!
ReplyDeleteI really liked how you showed us the tree different pictures. Great job!! : )
Wow wow wow! These shots are breath-taking!
ReplyDeleteYou are so good at the in-flight photos! I've tried, and it is very difficult!
ReplyDeletei love that you silhouetted his tongue.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos. The light through the wings is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteThe back-lighting works wonders! Great shot!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful captures, Kerri! Have a lovely weekend!
ReplyDeleteI like the sunlight behind the butterfly. Looks like a stained-glass window.
ReplyDeleteOutstanding! What a stunning photo, whatever crop is used.
ReplyDeleteI've posted a blutterfly this week too.
Thrilling.
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI for one like the light showing through his wings!
ReplyDeleteLovely!
You have talent that awes me. Every post is better than the last, and every one is magnificent.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!
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The light silhouetting the butterfly and flower is very special - I love the shot(s)!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely amazing pictures. Well done.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! It appears to be floating. Very nice job!
ReplyDeletepatience...and it paid off.
ReplyDeletebeautiful captures!!
happy sunday!
Beautiful! Your persistence really paid off.
ReplyDeleteI have the same sort of quest going with hummingbirds, so I know what a victory it is to get such a great shot. Good job!
It's fun to see the different crops.
ReplyDeleteI too have spent some time this summer..trying to capture butterflies in flight..with some success.. You were my inspiration!
ReplyDeleteWish you could teach me somethings with my camera! UGH!
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Wonderful sharp details in this photo! I share your enthusiasm with this flight shots.
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