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Orange Passion

Orange Passion

Gulf Fritillary (Agraulis vanillae), USA

Gulf Fritillary (Agraulis vanillae), USA
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NIKON D90

settings

Aperture f/3.5 ISO 100 Shutter 1/1600

upload_date

upload_date

Jan, 2013

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1764

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Absolute Masterpiece

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Superb Composition

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Outstanding Creativity

+7

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Exceptional Contrast

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Nature

Beautiful capture!

So kind of you to comment, Julie. Thanks!!

What a beauty!!

Thanks, Casper!

beautiful shot

Thank you, Tross!

Amazing clarity. Great shot.

Thanks very much!!

PRO+

brilliant shot

Thank you very much, Michael.

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Orange on Orange - I like it a lot! Awarded 'Absolute Masterpiece' Brian :~)

Wow! I'm humbled, Shaka! Thank you!

Great capture! Awesome detail! Love the layers of different colors, focus and clarity!

Thanks!!

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What a great shot. Love the colors.

Thank you, JH.

Real Nice

Thanks, MIckey!

Great color.....very nice shoot.

Thank you so much for kind words, Ashim.

Beautiful shot!

Thanks, JD! : )

stunning!

Thank you!

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Gorgeous shot JD! Congrats! :)Mary

Very kind of you to comment, Mary. Thanks!

amazing!

Thanks very much!

Lovely!

Thanks very much! : )

Lovely, a beauty. Colors are spectacular!!

Thank you!

Bravo! Love the colors and detail. Well done!

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