Butterfly on Coneflower - C&C Welcome

[Ziggy]

[Geoff F]

Basic subject is fine but I would slightly and selectively tone down the background highlights.

[bnnrcn]

Very nice details on the wings, I agree with Geoff about toning down the BG

[Shadowman]

Very nice.

[RandyRFJP]

A first-rate photo, and a good looking specimen. The fritillaries I usually see have quite ragged wings. I also am partial to what I term "butterfly profile" photos like yours. Thanks for sharing!

[IzzieK]

WoW!! This is very nice. Excellent shot!

[Wavelength]

Very nice ... i scrolled up and viewed the image in such a way that only upper half of the flower alone is in the frame, leaving behind its petals and other bottom details; then i found it more attractive... (personal)

[Ziggy]

Thank you all for the comments and feedback. It is appreciated and helpful.

One with the background slightly darkened and a different crop.

[Wavelength]

Definitely, this has enhanced the appeal of the image...

[bnnrcn]

Much better

Thank you all for the comments and feedback. It is appreciated and helpful.

One with the background slightly darkened and a different crop.

[rudi]

Like your second crop/rendering best Jim. Maybe a bit more room at the top, but thats really nitpicking

[ccphoto]

The pattern is the same, but coloration of a Gulf Fritillary is strikingly different. Better with toned down BG though I think it could go down a bit more as it does tend to compete.

[Ziggy]

Thanks all and I agree that the edit works better.