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Feeling Glum

Feeling Glum

I had this little Painted Lady land on my zinnia. She looked very glum, so I thought I'd play with that theme!

I had this little Painted Lady land on my zinnia. She looked very glum, so I thought I'd play with that theme!
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NIKON D5300

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Aperture f/8 ISO 800 Shutter 10/40000 Focal Length 1650/10

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upload_date

Aug, 2017

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456

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+121

Awards

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Absolute Masterpiece

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Top Choice

+5

Superb Composition

+4

Superior Skill

Magnificent Capture

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Beautiful.

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Really love this, Kathy. The little butterfly is so crystal clear . . . and I love the purple!!!

Great capture Kathy!

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Superb!!!! Way to go Kathy!!!

Your truly a virtuoso and I award it likewise. Everything about this just rocks my boat. A contest winner for sure.

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Nice detail in the Butterfly Kathy !!

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Wonderful work, the colors combine beautiful!

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You're doing a fantastic job of butterflies on flowers! love this one, too!

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Lovely little sad sack

Thanks so much, Glenda! I don't think I got this comment - surprise!

Okay, missy....triple WOW! This is SO classy!!

Thanks so much, Nina! I'm not getting my comments - sorry! :)

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Pure art Kathy!

stunning capture and edit ! love the tones and colors

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Beautifully done:-)

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Gorgeous...incredible color and detail! Nicely done! :)

gorgeous! シ

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Wow ... Amazing Kathy! Love it. Well done.

Magical my friend. WOW

Truly stunning!

Fantastic! Love the colors!

Very beautiful

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Gorgeous composition and color!

The colors are gorgeous Kathy. Purple is my favorite color.

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