Enrico_Luzi
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Winner in Butterflies Photo Challenge
Contest Finalist in Photograph What We Recognize Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Covers Photo Contest Vol 25
Runner Up in Plants And Critters Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Plants And Critters Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in The Beauty Of Nature Photo Contest
Winner in Butterflies Photo Challenge
Contest Finalist in Celebrating Nature Day Photo Contest 2015
Winner in Macro life animal & Rose Photo Challenge
Winner in Insects Photo Challenge
Contest Finalist in Photofocus Feature Photo Contest Volume 2
People's Choice in Macro Photography Photo Challenge
Runner Up in Smart Focus Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Smart Focus Photo Contest
Winner in WHO DAT BUG!!! Photo Challenge
Winner in Macro Magic Photo Challenge
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nicken
March 10, 2015
Congratulations - you are the winner in my Macro Magic Challenge. A truly beautiful photo.
debrakeushgenianbouderra
May 28, 2015
Congrats on winning my challenge, I could not get this image out of my mine. Just stunning
LesleyRoy
June 20, 2015
This is an amazing shot Eric. A once-in-a-lifetime. Keeping your eyes open really paid off. And you did a fantastic job with the depth of field. This is what I strive for. Thank you for the inspiration and showing that it can be done. Lesley
BrianaK
August 04, 2015
Congrats on the win, it was well deserved. I really appreciate the moisture condensation on the wings and caterpillar. Lovely composition.
p_eileenbaltz
August 06, 2015
Congratulations on being chosen a finalist, as well as your many well-deserved awards. Good luck.:)
GMLLazarus
September 27, 2015
Wow! This is stunning! I love the contrast between the butterfly and caterpillar!
maryannwest
November 09, 2015
Join the conversation. Add a comment or even better, a critique. Let's get better together!
Badgrandad
December 02, 2015
Absolutely wonderful image, I thought that I had given this image a tickle before. Never mind, better late than never and congratulations on all the well deserved awards.
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sundowngaited
January 06, 2016
I love the detail, colors and powdery look. The background just makes it pop!
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Location
This photo I made in the countryside around Rome . A place I frequent often because rich in various types of insectsTime
For the macro I reach the place always before dawn to look for the sleeping subjects from the cold of the nightLighting
Always using natural light helping with reflectors and diffusersEquipment
I use a Nikon D700 with Sigma 150 OS on a carbon tripod BenroInspiration
The beauty of Papilio Machaon is indisputable. I love this insect and photographer every time I meet him . Find it with its caterpillar is a hit luckEditing
I adjusted only WB and warmed the sceneIn my camera bag
In addition to the D700 and Sigma 150 I can count on nikon 16-35 , 24-70 and 70-200 . If I need to use SB900 and SB800Feedback
The main advice I can give is to be patient and get up very early . Carefully choose a clean background that is not going to annoy the subject and use a diaphragm between f8 to f16 to have everything in focus