A New Stage of Life
by lecalan

Comment by syamjonimi:
Remarkable butterfly...I've been trying to get a good butterfly shot for months and haven't succeeded yet.

A New Stage of Life
by lecalan

Comment by skyline:
Beautiful colors and great find.

A New Stage of Life
by lecalan

Comment by Swashbuckler:
This is a beautiful shot. It's hard to demonstrate the youth or lack there of in a butterfly, but I'm gonna give you the benefit of the doubt here. You did track this down right after it escaped from it's coccoon, right? The swallowtail is nearly breathtaking. The surrounding flowers are nice. 9 Swash

A New Stage of Life
by lecalan

Comment by mjcecil:
Excellent subject. Good coloration. I would prefer a very deep field for this one. If I could give a 7.5, I would. 7

A New Stage of Life
by lecalan

Comment by MaYz:
Nice capture of new. Butterflies are definitely new. Great DOF and composition.

A New Stage of Life
by lecalan

Comment by floyd:
Great colours and framing.

A New Stage of Life
by lecalan

Comment by jsabbarton:
This is without doubt, a superb picture. It has the lot, and it’s not an easy shot. My only gripe has nothing to do with the technical nature – that cannot be faulted – but the challenge link is a bit week. But that seems a bit pedantic considering the quality of the picture. I’m looking at it now, and I can’t score this downâ€Â¦ (10)

A New Stage of Life
by lecalan

Comment by jimmsp:
Something new.
Composition - pretty good
Technical Aspects - quite good.
Meets Challenge - yes
Visual Impact / Originality – pretty good
Jim msp

A New Stage of Life
by lecalan

Comment by Kavey:
Pretty and lovely colours.
6, Kavey

A New Stage of Life
by lecalan

Comment by mscott821:
Nice depth of field, good colors, connection with newness a little too oblique