Square Butterfly

There is a lot of imperfection here, but I really like this one for

some reason. The full frame version is in the same folder in my portfolio.

Dof is a bit too narrow IMO

I have to say that the relatively short depth of field doesn't bother me here because the colors are so perfect and the composition is so strong. Another dreamy, ethereal image to get lost in. Nice capture, Jim.

I cannot say the shallow DOF does not bother me, 'cause it actually delights me. The interplay between the in-focus and out-of-focus greenery I just love; and the very strange left wing on the butterfly, which would ruin any other image, just fits in perfectly here. And, of course, the hint of decay in the rumpled petals - why, every photograph should have at least a little of that.

I don't know what the flower is here, but I can't remember seeing an orange & pink flower before. I also like the contrast between the bluish left wing and the natural looking underside of the right wing. Obviously a polarizer would have helped with that, but I don't think it detracts from the image in this case.

 

Thanks again guys.