EyeFetch Photography - THE POISONOUS MONARCH by Joel Spingarn

Comments

Dorado Cerdanyola ( Barcelona ) 2/13/2009 4:37:08 PM	Excellent
coa75 Niš 2/28/2008 10:30:13 AM	Beautiful colours. Only slide film have this amazing tonal range.
steens82 2/16/2008 12:26:14 PM	Great vibrant colours and composition. Nice detail!
torkio Rome 2/6/2008 7:43:35 AM	excellent macro
Carrol Sacramento 1/27/2008 5:00:42 PM	Beautiful Macro!! Congratulations on HOF Win. Well Done R10++ Carrol
Carrol Sacramento 1/27/2008 5:00:40 PM	Beautiful Macro!! Congratulations on HOF Win. Well Done R10++ Carrol
zazzle DALRYMPLE 1/26/2008 3:46:38 AM	this is perfect well done 10r from me
Reta_DeLarge Perth Ontario 1/25/2008 3:05:05 PM	An amazing shot indeed !!!
Uniquelyme0711 Indianapolis 1/8/2008 3:02:35 PM	Another Beautiful Image , but not surprising coming from you ... Will i ever look at your port and not be amazed ? The answer is an obvious NO ... You are one the first I've seen here that repeatedly leave me speechless , and i thank you for that .......{jason}
Ettrup Bjerringbro 12/18/2007 12:17:30 PM	:)
soaphead Pittsburgh Pa 10/28/2007 9:45:20 PM	DUDE THIS IS JAW DROPPIN!
PolarBear 10/20/2007 5:32:13 PM	Oi, vey! Poisonous to EAT, people, not venomous. They taste decidedly bad to birds. Many butterflies adopt similar colour schemes in order to camouflage themselves by masquerading as the monarch, most notably the Viceroy. Others have developed spots that look like eyes on their wings or other "threatening" forms of Tromp L'oeil effects to deter predators. This is a very nice image, but some more cleanup of the background would improve it. The strange artifacts are distracting for me.
Sonny Indiana 10/9/2007 2:38:59 PM	Oh this is an excellent image. R10+
Altrix Fredensborg 10/6/2007 2:24:01 AM	Excelent work, so sharp and colors are so fine too. R10
svend kjær 9/29/2007 5:03:04 PM	Extremely good.
Rivergirl Sacramento Delta 9/20/2007 12:14:37 PM	10...excellent shot of this Monarch..and, love the information you provided..I had no idea but now I get the picture when the other butterflies, bees, etc., seem to fly away from him!
rhythmaster Saint Louis 9/17/2007 7:26:35 PM	True beauty!!!
Serginho Celje 9/14/2007 4:49:54 PM	Fantastic macro. Great colours
sjokvist High Springs 9/13/2007 4:22:31 PM	Lovely,,.great detail!
Winslow357 9/11/2007 3:27:12 PM	A very beautiful capture!
mariee1 9/11/2007 10:35:23 AM	Award Winning, Awesome...mamriee1
mhackett Bon Air, Virginia 9/11/2007 10:30:36 AM	Love the orange on blue!
cambuck1 S.W. Michigan 9/11/2007 9:47:14 AM	Outstanding capture.
cherylc1 Port Huron 9/10/2007 9:10:32 AM	fantastic colors, details, and texture-picture perfect 10
CinnamonGirl Piggott 9/6/2007 7:52:23 PM	The colors are so good.You do this very well.It's hard for me to get it this clear on my digital.Diane
shava Cd. Juarez 9/3/2007 6:01:30 PM	So beautiful
fotoclicker Channahon 8/31/2007 5:22:49 AM	Exceptional colors and details, definately a beauty!
Stolte33 Seattle, WA 8/26/2007 9:53:32 PM	Fantastic!
Saba_IR 8/26/2007 3:24:04 PM	Just beautiful
kasto Stoby 8/25/2007 3:50:36 AM	A fantastic macro with very interesting notes! My favourites and r10!
dumby1974 Bucharest 8/23/2007 11:52:08 PM	Absolutely beautiful macro!
ChimericImager South Bend, Indiana 8/23/2007 2:09:05 PM	great color and detail very well done
KySlyWolf Mt. Sterling 8/23/2007 9:23:56 AM	Yep, they are the true definition of beauty but deadly. Just a wonderful capture. Slide film can be so very good.
Angeleyesdar811 Dundalk 8/22/2007 10:26:47 PM	Something that beautiful, and deadly. Who knew? The butterfly is gorgeous, great color and excellent macro. r10
glandbo Ikast 8/22/2007 5:32:12 PM	Beautifull
williamhouston Larne 8/21/2007 1:09:35 PM	Beautiful macro,rgeat colours and details,r10.
leapyearbrian Glasgow,Scotland 8/21/2007 11:57:54 AM	Great close up lovely markings and colours.
Sharpshooter 8/20/2007 10:46:31 PM	Deadly beauty, yes? I didn't know that about Monarch butterflies - thanks for sharing. This is a beautfiul image - the color is rich. One question - why is the blue inside the frame formed by the antennae and the legs a different color? Is that a result of the scanning process? Jsut curious. I, too have slides that I love and have thought about scanning, but the few times I've tried, I've not been happy with the results.
nicoramos Caracas 8/19/2007 9:11:13 PM	Excelente
nicoramos Caracas 8/19/2007 9:11:10 PM	Excelente
ckradolfer Lima 8/19/2007 8:56:39 PM	truly a great shot, so vivid and sharp C.
deani sterling 8/19/2007 8:42:57 AM	Wow! What a crisp clear awesome closeup.....Looks superb with the blue background....10
japed kgs.lyngby 8/18/2007 9:28:19 AM	No word----wonderful!
cheriperry Upstate NY 8/18/2007 9:22:30 AM	Excellent image. I love the photograph. Great details and colors. I do think the framing is overpowering the image some though...it isn't enhancing it with the colors, but still a wonderful photo. Good job.
Westernheart Mt. Shasta Region of Northern California 8/18/2007 12:47:52 AM	I didn't know that about this lovely butterfly, wonderful capture here!!! :)
amerstravels Northridge (Los Angeles) 8/17/2007 1:04:32 PM	Very beautiful. There seem to be some green spots on the far right that can be cloned out.
jan42 copenhagen 8/17/2007 12:40:03 PM	Beautiful macro shot
ROSENOLEN CHARLESTON, SC 8/17/2007 9:45:56 AM	BEAUTIFUL
Henk100 Abu Dhabi 8/17/2007 9:07:20 AM	This is a perfect shot with a very suitable background! I didnt know they are poisonous! Its a good thing they dont bite... Congrats on all the awards. R10++
Maryleeusa Chattanooga 8/12/2007 4:01:58 PM	This is fantastic! wow! 10!
AndreaM Montrose 8/12/2007 1:36:34 PM	This is a beautiful close up, Joel. I also enjoyed reading the bio
twitchy Erin, Ontario 8/11/2007 7:37:50 PM	Nicely done, thanks for the info tidbit
Rivergirl Sacramento Delta 8/11/2007 12:14:59 PM	Stunning and beautiful.
ravishtiger Prince Rupert 8/11/2007 10:22:23 AM	Beautiful butterfly and colors!
wimdenijs lommel 8/11/2007 9:49:59 AM	very sharp macro , like it !!!!
bigsky06 8/10/2007 4:51:10 PM	Picture perfect
MichaelArm Marina Del Rey 8/10/2007 4:11:58 PM	A splendid and beautiful macro shot of this butterfly. Thanks for the mini-education on the Monarch...I had no idea. :) A+ Photo!
houseofriends 8/10/2007 11:05:11 AM	Excellent macro along with the informative commentary.
annajytte Solrød 8/9/2007 6:02:27 PM	Very beautiful, the colours are great
lurline Hobart 8/9/2007 9:09:41 AM	Perfect, Joel. And don't those caramel/orangy colours POP against the Blue. R10 :)
StuckOnTheFarm middle of nowhere, Ontario 8/9/2007 7:36:05 AM	beautiful detail and color! Nice simplicity to this uncluttered image.
fieldsgb Kansas City 8/8/2007 2:09:40 PM	very nice scanned slide, it is beautiful! r10
RickF Cherokee Village AR 8/8/2007 12:47:08 PM	Awesome Shot! sharp details
mmmdist2 marshfield mo 8/8/2007 10:58:45 AM	great shot and thanks for the info did not know they were poisionous
Lars Christiansen Frederiksberg, Copenhagen. 8/8/2007 9:28:11 AM	NIce capture, good comp. Lars
ZITA01 OSIJEK 8/8/2007 9:21:06 AM	What can I say..Excellent macro.....10
Sherry 8/8/2007 9:12:44 AM	Fantastic color, clarity and lighting! R10
SianP 8/8/2007 6:40:02 AM	full screen certainly brings the details out more so. Amazing close-up...the colours buzz!
okiedokiedee NYC 8/7/2007 2:25:36 PM	this is just beautiful has to get a ten,, anything less would be a crime.
MDunc Collegeville 8/7/2007 1:06:01 PM	Fantastic capture R10!
MDunc Collegeville 8/7/2007 1:06:00 PM	Fantastic capture R10!
Karin 8/7/2007 12:33:22 PM	Excellent macro10
Luuezz Pittsburgh 8/7/2007 12:10:20 AM	wow....it doesn't get any better than this! EXCELLENT!!!10++++++ CONGRADS ON YOUR AWARD!
Lensclear Clark County, Washington 8/6/2007 11:27:20 PM	Very nice
IrishEyesSmiling 8/6/2007 4:11:55 PM	Your notes are so interesting..I confess I never knew that about this butterfly. This closeup looks like an oil painting...the viewer can appreciate the graphic design painted by Mother Nature on this grand free-spirit...stunning (10)
jamby Houten 8/6/2007 3:53:24 PM	well-framed capture..the macro shot is fantastically done!
Kristien Overijse 8/6/2007 2:40:27 PM	Brilliant !!!
Janny Mason,Michigan 8/6/2007 1:48:24 PM	congratulations on your award Joel, well deserved. Stunning butterfly and composition. Detail and colors are outstanding. Well done ! R10
toots Jackson 8/6/2007 11:25:39 AM	Beautiful Capture!
boban New York 8/6/2007 11:01:58 AM	EXCELLENT SHOT ..............R10
welshpixel Carmarthen WALES 8/6/2007 10:49:47 AM	nature is sooo clever. Lovely detailed shot.
Rusty 8/6/2007 9:27:04 AM	Awesome, 10r
minoreb 8/6/2007 7:55:03 AM	Wow La Monarca! You know I remember as a child going to the Monarca Sanctuary in Michoacan Mexico and just being totally amazed at the millions upon millions of monarcas everywhere. Trunks of trees were totally covered by them. I went back about 6 years ago, more three quarters of the sanctuary are gone and the park manager told us that the population had dropped in the prior two years by more than 70%!!! Can't imagine what the numbers are today, must be stagering. Gorgeous capture with superb colors and details. just amazing. Cheers! R*** :-)
kitt10s Farawayland 8/6/2007 6:52:54 AM	Superb macro and composition. Thank you for sharing the information too.
thebluepen Bonifay 8/6/2007 5:38:34 AM	An excellent photo capture of this butterfly! Thanks too for educating me on this beautiful creature!
Melvins12 New Castle 8/6/2007 5:04:40 AM	Congratulations Joel, well deserved award!
Rycha North East Pennsylvania 8/6/2007 12:58:05 AM	great close up, and i knew about them being poisonous, i just went to a butterfly sanctuary and learned all about them... great capture
wilvics Manila 8/5/2007 10:57:28 PM	Lovely composed, nice clear and clean capture.
MERILYN Abbotsford 8/5/2007 9:48:00 PM	Nicely done and great bg.
kdm222 GA 8/5/2007 7:38:13 PM	stunning butterfly...dazzling colors....r10
pamokc OKC 8/5/2007 3:32:45 PM	absolutely stunning and you are right about full screen. amazing detail; love the contrasting background (presumably sky)
STSGLORIAT Princeton (NJ) 8/5/2007 2:25:43 PM	10R !! EX!
redwinecarl Crescent City CA 8/5/2007 1:20:08 PM	This is fascinating and beautiful, wonderful colors and detail. Almost looks like a stained-glass creation.
FriedaFelicia Brussels 8/5/2007 12:50:00 PM	Interesting story and beautiful shot! Wonderful!
popak 8/5/2007 12:41:43 PM	very nice shot!!!
Jerzy Copenhagen 8/5/2007 12:16:11 PM	Excellent macro,great color!...r10
carolan_2000 Ridgetown 8/5/2007 12:11:27 PM	Beautiful capture..
jso9424 Georgia 8/5/2007 11:32:25 AM	fantastic capture of a butterfly really close up. great shot.
fljac Ballerup 8/5/2007 11:22:37 AM	excellent macro! nice background /flemming
Gittan 8/5/2007 11:15:04 AM	Great colors and detail! Excellent macro!
purepearl ~Animal & Nature Kingdom~ 8/5/2007 10:38:06 AM	Excellent macro!! def a r10!
Melvins12 New Castle 8/5/2007 10:20:53 AM	Excellent shot Joel, this is magnificent...R10+
brirose55 8/5/2007 8:19:29 AM	awesome 10
Greta Kincardine 8/4/2007 10:46:05 PM	Fantastic, perfect capture.
fotoart n/a 8/4/2007 10:12:58 PM	Stunning shot of this butterfly, hard to imagine it being poiseness. well done. Rene
natgirl73 lodi 8/4/2007 9:31:23 PM	awesome!10
Abitibi 8/4/2007 8:02:41 PM	Spectacular full screen image ~R10 Excellent colour and detail. I love this very tight composition. Nicely presented with interesting notes.
erlandpil Copenhagen NV 8/4/2007 7:47:35 PM	Great capture erland
coalminerkid60 8/4/2007 6:11:38 PM	Beautiful. Wonderful job.
Omtara Munich 8/4/2007 4:03:52 PM	Wonderful! Great colors and detail!!!
PriscillaSharpe Klamath Falls, OR 8/4/2007 3:35:53 PM	Stunning job! Great capture, color, lighting, and comp.
Neomi 8/4/2007 2:44:05 PM	Wonderful color & detail.
JUST4ME Tracy CA 8/4/2007 1:37:04 PM	Wow. This is gorgeous!!! Beautiful color!
dtarmy06 Sulphur Springs,Texas 8/4/2007 1:18:39 PM	WOW love the history lesson on this too!!!
nittany 8/4/2007 1:15:56 PM	super shot and didn't realize the story you told about them..excellent one
CKING Upland 8/4/2007 12:34:38 PM	Nice macro. Neds some bg cleaning.
photobiker Kansas City 8/4/2007 12:32:57 PM	excellent color, detail and closeup...looks great against the blue bg...very nicely captured...r10
Peterv7058 Amsterdam 8/4/2007 12:19:45 PM	Fantastic crispy image,beautiful colors and great focus..10+
Sandz 8/4/2007 12:18:29 PM	Outstanding!! Crisp, clear detail..amazing colors..Excellent job~~