Ready to fly (II)

Amazing texture

I tried two different crops for this one, and I really like both. See Ready to fly (I).

My best attempt at identifying this wonderful butterfly:
Lang's Short-tailed Blue (Leptotes pirithous).
Also called Azuré de la luzerne in French.

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MarcelGermain says:

Here's the other version of this shot. Which is your favourite?

Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Muziclvr says:

This is Perfect!

This photo has been selected for The Perfect Photographer Award
Please add this image to The Perfect Photographer, Award 2 Fave 2
And tag the photo with " The Perfect Photographer"
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

MarcelGermain says:

@Muziclvr: Thanks for the invite! =)
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Deby Dixon says:

Beautiful!
Absolutely The Perfect Photographer
You Deserve Another Perfect Photographer Award!!!
The Perfect Photographer Award
The Perfect Photographer(Invited Only) Awards 2 Fave 2
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

ballycroy says:

Absolutely gorgeous!

Absolutely The Perfect Photographer
You Deserve Another Perfect Photographer Award!!!
The Perfect Photographer Award
The Perfect Photographer(Invited Only) Awards 2 Fave 2
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

awedduck [deleted] says:

I really think both of these photographs are stunning!!
Absolutely The Perfect Photographer
You Deserve Another Perfect Photographer Award!!!
The Perfect Photographer Award
The Perfect Photographer(Invited Only) Awards 2 Fave 2
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Shamana © says:

Simply superb!

Seen in Favorites: <5
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

PeeTNeeT says:

This is Perfect!

Absolutely The Perfect Photographer
You Deserve Another Perfect Photographer Award!!!

The Perfect Photographer(Invited Only) Awards 2 Fave 2
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

sevenbrane says:

Very beautiful capture!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Gary* says:

Beautiful macro, love the colours!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

barbera* says:

Yes, I think this one works better......I like the empty space for the butterfly to fly to.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

MarcelGermain says:

Thank you all for the awards and comments!

@Barbera: Yes, and it matches the title better =)

I like both versions, but this one has been growing on me since I've uploaded it. Before uploading it, though, I had been considering whether to use only the other one... (!) Luckily, I coulnd't decide so I went with both =D
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

floridapfe says:

This world-class image was found in
Global Village 2 (post 1 - give a globe to 5)
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Brad HK says:

This world-class image was found in
Global Village 2 (post 1 - give a globe to 5)
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

_edivad says:

This world-class image was found in
Global Village 2 (post 1 - give a globe to 5)

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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

tengtan (busy, will catch up) says:

This world-class image was found in
Global Village 2 (post 1 - give a globe to 5)

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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

fotografEd says:

This world-class image was found in
Global Village 2 (post 1 - give a globe to 5)
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

cesc46 says:

Magnífica toma.

This world-class image was found in
Global Village 2 (post 1 - give a globe to 5)
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Rayos-X says:

This world-class image was found in Global Village 2
Commented with SIC
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

FFgoatee says:

great color mix !

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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Sasaki Makoto says:

This world-class image was found in
Global Village 2 (post 1 - give a globe to 5)
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

dinali77 ~ Happy Holidays! says:

Awesome Capture! Your bug is invited to Beautiful Bugs!
I like this version.. but both are gorgeous

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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Pisces Romance (very busy) says:

Congratulations
This is to certify that you've received at least 5 Perfect Photographer Awards.
Therefore, You are Now~

Super Perfect Photographer
The Perfect Photographer(Invited Only) Awards, Fave 2
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

...melissa... says:

Your out-of-this-world photo has become a legend in Global Village 2,
and has been awarded this Ticket to the Moon

Please join your fellow travellers in the Lunar Village,
and post this photo in the pool up there.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Firenzesca says:

Thank you for your vote
in Winners' Circle contest DOORS!
I really appreciated.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

augray says:

This butterfly is magnificent! Very nice capture and find.

Seen In Beautiful Bugs!

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Seen in Beautiful Bugs (?)
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Armpro says:

Lovely colors

Seen In Beautiful Bugs!
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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

ivy77 says:

wish i could take that kind of picture....
This world-class image was found in
Global Village 2 (post 1 - give a globe to 5)
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Travelling Pooh says:

This world-class image was found in
Global Village 2 (post 1 - give a globe to 5)
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

BratoDB says:

This out-of-this-world image was spotted in Lunar Village
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

BluAlien says:

I like the colors!

Seen In Beautiful Bugs!

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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Martin LaBar (going on hiatus) says:

Splendid color!

I saw this in the Zero+ Faves group and Faved it.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

joeydosh says:

Nice shot!
Amazing Bugz !! Definitely a Buzz and Bugz winner!
and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

,

Please Tag Your Photo with BuzzNBugz

The Buzz and Bugz Group,
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

scruff35 says:

Awesome shot. Stunning colors.

Extraordinary Capture! You deserve another Buzz and Bug Award as seen in our pool

,

Please Tag Your Photo with BuzzNBugz

The Buzz and Bugz Group
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

stormlover2007 says:

Extraordinary Capture! You deserve another Buzz and Bug Award as seen in our pool

,

Please Tag Your Photo with BuzzNBugz

The Buzz and Bugz Group
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

kevindar says:

This out-of-this-world image was spotted in Lunar Village

Great velvia look. both version are nice.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Volkan HVC says:

Wawww..Excellent...
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Paco_MUC says:

I saw this in the 10+ Faves group and Faved it.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Aussie Jules says:

Extraordinary Capture! You deserve another Buzz and Bug Award as seen in our pool

,

Please Tag Your Photo with BuzzNBugz

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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Kathy~ says:

A+++ Grade Photo
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Ana Laranjeira says:

A+++ Grade Photo
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

teachimp™ [deleted] says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Feelgood Photos, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

A+++ Grade Photo
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

rockstar ;) says:

You are my winner!
Please add this photo to
www.flickr.com/groups/mywinners/
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

NJ Jess says:

Wow that is beautiful! =o

Definitely a winner!!!
You deserve another one.
Found in www.flickr.com/groups/mywinners/
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

unintelligiBill says:

Superb colors, details and textures !!!

Definitely a winner!!!
You deserve another one.
Found in www.flickr.com/groups/mywinners/
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

makeupanid says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Feathery Friday! (Please tag "FeatheryFriday" & comment one), and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

Gorgeous!

Definitely a winner!!!
You deserve another one.
Found in www.flickr.com/groups/mywinners/
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

digivangelist says:

incredible beauty. very well done. each version stands on its own: one drawing focus to the subject, the other also showing the lovely context.

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You are invited to post this image to Spectacular Nature, invite only
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Invited with invite script
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

april4cheese says:

Beautiful capture!
This is truly a Masterpiece!
Seen in:

Nature's Gallery {photos w/5 faves or more}
Thank you for posting!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Kelvin_Leong says:

You are my winner!
Please add this photo to
www.flickr.com/groups/mywinners/
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Paco CT says:

Congratulations, you are the latest winner in the SUPER-SIZED Never-Ending Photo Contest at Global Village 2 (post 1 - give a globe to 5)

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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

redmann says:

Your Photo Wins a Heart
From Heart Awards Group .
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

crafty1tutu (Ann) says:

Your Photo Wins a Heart
From Heart Awards Group .
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

jo92photos says:

Beautiful butterfly

Excellent - well done!
*Free N A T U R E*

Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Slavin@ says:

Your Photo Wins a Heart
From Heart Awards Group
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

_JF_ [deleted] says:

Beautiful colours and framming... The 2nd version is very interesting too.

Your Photo Wins a Heart
From Heart Awards Group .
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Claudio Marcon says:

Beautiful colors!!!!

Your Photo Wins a Heart
From Heart Awards Group .
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Oceano Mare says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called *THE BIG ONE (post 1 - comment/fave 3)* - B&W Contest, Posting!, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

Your Photo Wins a Heart
From Heart Awards Group
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

{Sonia} says:

Your Photo Wins a Heart
From Heart Awards Group .

This photo is definitely SPECIAL,
it received 6+ HEARTS, from Heart Awards Group
you are now welcome to post this Picture at
Platinum Heart Awards Group .

Welcome to Platinum Heart Awards Group.
Post 1/award 3 (Only photos with 6+ Hearts from Heart Awards) .PLEASE TAG YOUR PHOTOS "PlatinumHeartAward"
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

HyeStyleShots says:

really beautiful
I saw this picture in The BIG ONE...
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

BratoDB says:

This Photo deserves a Platinum Heart Award

From Platinum Heart Awards Group
(Only Photos with 6+ hearts from Heart Awards )
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

thethi says:

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You are MY WINNER!
Please add this photo to
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Invited with SOS
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Anthony74 says:

Beautiful colors.
I saw this picture in The BIG ONE...
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Cαt℮ says:

I saw this picture in The BIG ONE...
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

farkas.vivien says:

I saw this picture in The BIG ONE...
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

alonsodr says:

Beautiful macro!
Love the DOF

This Photo deserves a Platinum Heart Award

From Platinum Heart Awards Group
(Only Photos with 6+ hearts from Heart Awards ) .

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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Canonshot Mole says:

Well captured ! Excellent !

This Photo deserves a Platinum Heart Award

From Platinum Heart Awards Group
(Only Photos with 6+ hearts from Heart Awards )
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Jasmic says:

Those colours are stunning. Wonderful butterfly.

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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

jasohill says:

This is an amazing photo, and an amazing butterfly. Excellent work!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

iceman9294 says:

It is hard to mess with perfection!

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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

JAMAIZ says:

Beautiful colours very well captured
Regards
James

Caught you playing I SPY :)
The World Through My Eyes Game Thread!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

✈ Naruto ✈ says:

Both are superb..awesome!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

ichiro kishimi says:

Beautiful shot. I like the contrast of colors (the color of the wings and that of the flower)
(Spec Nature)
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

trisheroverton says:

Sooooo pretty!!!!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

mngl says:

beautiful colors
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

joeydosh says:

Your Awesome Bug is Invited to Join

Awesome Bugs!
Post 1 Invited photo & Award 5!!!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

feenixfotography says:

Amazingly vivid!

This is an Awesome Bug!

Creepy Crawler Award!
Awesome Bugs Group!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Nicolas Moulin (Nimou) says:

This is an Awesome Bug!

Creepy Crawler Award!
From Awesome Bugs Group!

One award from MacroFoted Group
www.flickr.com/groups/macrofoted/

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Seen in Awesome Bugs! (Invite Only!)-VOTE NOW! (?)
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

KurtFML says:

Very beautiful colours.

I saw this in the 25+ Faves group and Faved it.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Windydear says:

Love this one although the green draws me in more in the other. Wonderful work.

I saw this in the 25+ Faves group and Faved it.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Bioray says:

I prefer this version :-)
This pic is magnificent: very delicate!
...And I love the colors and the subject
This is a Pleasant: Wonderful shot!

You are invited to join and add this picture to Pleasant!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

bamboosage says:

Fantastic.

This is a Pleasant: Wonderful shot!

I have seen this shot in Pleasant!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Anne*° says:

This Great Photographic Art was made by a Diamond Class Photographer!
Please add your photo to Flicker Diamond The Diamond Class Photographer
Read the group rules please and tag your photo DiamondClassPhotographer
You may tag your photo again as flickrdiamond
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

amlapedalemap says:

fabulous photo
fabulous colors

You deserve "Another Diamond" on your Great Photo!
I have seen your Great Photographic Art in:
Flickr Diamond: The Diamond Class Photographer
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

bibi.barbie says:

You deserve "Another Diamond" on your Great Photo!
I have seen your Great Photographic Art in:
Flickr Diamond: The Diamond Class Photographer
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

naturelover2007 says:

Wonderful colours. Nice capture.

This is an Awesome Bug!

Creepy Crawler Award!
Awesome Bugs Group!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

docindigo76 (is stuck in lab for a while) says:

Rich and beautiful.

This is an Awesome Bug!

Creepy Crawler Award!
Awesome Bugs Group!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

eagle1effi says:

This is a Pleasant: Wonderful shot!

I have seen this shot in Pleasant!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

eagle1effi says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called " NATURE _ l i m i t e d " Post 1 -►Comment 1 ► Invite, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

alessandro manfredi says:

This is a Pleasant: Wonderful shot!

I have seen this shot in Pleasant!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

poly_mnia says:

This is an Awesome Bug!

Creepy Crawler Award!
From Awesome Bugs Group!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

evantrump says:

EXCELLENT comp and color!

This is an Awesome Bug!

Creepy Crawler Award!
Awesome Bugs Group!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Bioray says:

Wow, you're an artist! You deserve the SPECIAL AWARD from Pleasant! Group

Join us @ Pleasant!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

butsugiri says:

Absolutely gorgeous!!!
This is a Pleasant: Wonderful shot!

I have seen this shot in Pleasant!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

digbytoast says:

Couldn't fav this one fast enough, it's just so beautiful!
This is an Awesome Bug!

Creepy Crawler Award!
Awesome Bugs Group!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Bioray says:

Post the small size photo here

Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Aqua Daisy says:

Beautiful shot!
Congratulations!

Add this to Super Awesome Bugs!!

Post 1-Then Comment & Award 3!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

jo92photos says:

That is a fantastic shot

A Super Awesome Bug!

Best of the Best Award!
Super Awesome Bugs!!

Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

TravelnFotog says:

flickr poker

Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

moore fun says:

flickr poker

Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

CharlesLam says:

Great pose, wonderful shot.

flickr poker (?)
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

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