This is in my file from my last visit to the Botanical Gardens. I didn’t post it earlier because it doesn’t have good technical quality – but every time I scan through the file I stop to look at it. I like it, really like it. It doesn’t show the detail of the butterfly wings but I like the angle. There is a sense of movement, of anticipation. Even though it isn’t as sharp as it should be, I like the gentleness.
When I post a photo I aim for the best technical quality I’m capable of, interesting composition, and aesthetic beauty. I guess if I can’t do it all, I prefer interesting composition and beauty. Good thing I’m taking photos for fun and not profit or I would be looking at pretty photos with an empty belly.
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I agree, Pat! Beautiful doesn’t have to be technically perfect. And this is both very beautiful and interesting. 🙂
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Thank you, Inga.
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Perfectly beautiful. I’m glad you posted it, Pat. Thank you.
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Now I am smiling. 😀
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Beautiful. We’re thinking of heading to those gardens today, though it’s likely too cold to see any butterflies.
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That is where I am heading – and I had the same thought about the butterflies. I’ll look for you. 🙂
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Have fun! We’re probably not headed south until late this afternoon. Planning an early dinner in Old Naples at our favorite Persian restaurant. For now, I’m going outside to see what interesting things the tide dragged in after that wind yesterday, though it’s been mostly smelly algae recently in FMB. Did you by chance see the whales? So sad.
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No we didn’t head over there. I guess I wasn’t in the mood to see dead whales. What is your favorite Old Naples restaurant?
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Argh! Lost my comment twice before posting it….
Restaurant is Baa Baa! Persian Bistro.
While I would love to see whales in the wild sometime, once I heard they were dying, it seemed like it would be disrespectful to observe them in their distress. So sad to learn that 8 of them beached and died. Read this morning that they think the rest if the pod has left the shallow waters of the bay now.
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It is a beautiful photo, also I think it is most important what you think of it since it is your vision after all 🙂
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I think you words will be the ones by which I post all photos. It is so nice to get feedback, but it is even more important that I continue to enjoy my posts when I go back to review them months later. Thanks for helping me own and appreciate my vision – I really do like it. 🙂
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Thank you for telling me this, it made my morning 🙂
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I like the softness of the image too. I think the angle or perspective from which you clicked is unique and captures the top wing of the butterfly in a beautiful way.
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Thanks, I appreciate your feedback so much. I know what I enjoy but it is affirming when others tell me what they see and like. You brightened my day. 🙂
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I think if it keeps you looking at it – it’s a keeper & a must share. 🙂
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I’ll remember that, RoSy. Every so often a photo just grabs me and won’t let me go until I post it. 😀 Thanks for your continued support – it is always fun to have you hanging around. 🙂
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Thanks Pat. I like stopping by your WP home. It’s a nice place to hang out at. 🙂
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Beautiful shot Pat 😀
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Thanks, Joe. 🙂
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I love this photo, Pat. It does make you keep looking at it.
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Thank you, Francine. I appreciate your visit and comment.
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The composition is dynamic and the photo is beautiful. Technical quality (sharpness) is difficult with moving targets. I actually like the softness of the image. Nice!
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Thanks, Julie. The butterfly was moving, and I wasn’t using a tripod. I have a monopod coming so I’m excited to see if it works for my walk around shootings. 🙂
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