Inspiring Photo: A New Day #5763884

A New Day

Uploaded: March 07, 2008

Description

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Cairns Birdwing Butterfly
Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.

Nikkor 105mm VR macro.
Handheld ISO 500. 1/125th. f4. WB-cloudy +1. EV +0.5
*surface blur added*

Exif: F Number: 3.2, Exposure Bias Value: 0.50, ExposureTime: 10/2000 seconds, Flash: fired, auto mode, return light detected, ISO: 500, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: NIKON D80

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Lisa J. Boulden March 07, 2008

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*Kristy A. Keene

Beautiful Capture!
3/7/2008 8:48:55 AM

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*Cheryl M. Phillips

Great details Lisa!
~cheryl

3/7/2008 8:59:12 AM

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*Tamara K. Walker

Very pretty, great colors.

3/7/2008 9:20:08 AM

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*Michael G. Marshall

WOW! Terrific image Lisa! Incredible colors, light and dof! Bravo! Michael

3/7/2008 9:37:40 AM

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Thank you, Kristi, Cheryl, Tamara, and Michael, for stopping and taking the time to comment so kindly! I just did a little edit and re-posted.
~♥~Lisa

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Lisa J. Boulden March 07, 2008

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*Cary Rogers

Wonderful presentation of this beautiful creature, Lisa! Nice colors, detail, and dreamy BG!

3/7/2008 9:50:08 AM

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Thank you, Cary! I really appreciate your kind words.
♥ Blessings, Lisa

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Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 07, 2008

Wow Lisa, this is excellent. I love the colors and comp, great depth. Simply amazing! #5607298

Tiia Vissak March 07, 2008

great colors, details & dof! #5607313

Bojan Bencic March 07, 2008

Nice work with blur. It really focuses the attention to the butterfly. Nice. #5607320

Mike D. Perez March 07, 2008

Beautiful details and colors, Lisa! #5607337

Lisa J. Boulden March 07, 2008

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*Shirley L. Carpenter

Wonderful capture, detail and composition Lisa!!
3/7/2008 9:54:36 AM

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I really appreciate your wonderful comments. Thank you, Donna, Tiia, and Shirley!
~♥~Smiles, Lisa

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Lisa J. Boulden March 07, 2008

Whoa! We must've been typing at the same time, Bojan and Mike (and Shirley, earlier). Thanks for your wonderful words and for stopping by!
Have a great weekend!
~♥~Lisa #5607360

Eivor Kuchta March 07, 2008

Perfect, Lisa! Everything is just right, color, light and DOF. #5607631

Christian Rosito March 07, 2008

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW! Excellent, amazing detail, beautiful colors. Winner to me! #5607634

Renee Doyle March 07, 2008

Beautiful light on this gorgeous butterfly Lisa!!! Wonderful capture! #5607819

Colette M. Metcalf March 07, 2008

Gorgeous capture!!! #5608311

Alex T. Mizuno March 07, 2008

You're really flying with your new macro lens and butterflies! I'm very impressed with the vibrancy and the sharpness! Excellent work, Lisa! #5608346

Jeff Robinson March 07, 2008

Great Job Cheryl!! Jeff #5608463

Debra K. Thomas March 07, 2008

Outstanding! #5608609

Susan Weisensel March 07, 2008

WOW such wonderful color on this butterfly. I have never seen one like this. Super great capture. #5609064

anonymous March 07, 2008

Beautiful image Lisa! The colors, b/g composition are just perfect! B- #5609167

Patrick Rouzes March 07, 2008

Exceptional colors, detail, dof, b/g, comp & clarity here, Lisa!!! Superb job on this, my friend!!! #5609222

Kathleen R. Struckle March 07, 2008

Very beautiful!! #5609264

Dr. Harmeet Singh March 07, 2008

Beautiful image. #5609517

Deborah C. Lewinson March 07, 2008

Gorgeous image, Lisa, great colors, lighting, subject and background!

-Debby #5609539

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna March 07, 2008

Incredibly beautiful, Lisa!!!!!! ♫ k #5609573

Lisa J. Boulden March 07, 2008

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I really, really appreciat each of your visits, today!
Thank you ALL!
Many blessings, Lisa #5609703

Stefania Barbier March 07, 2008

extraordinary Lisa... clarity and colors... comp... just gorgeous! #5609830

Carol Sawyer March 08, 2008

Beautiful colors and great detail, Lisa! #5610499

Joerg Schlagheck March 08, 2008

Outstanding capture with exceptional clarity, beautiful colors and perfect composition! Great work Lisa! #5611103

Lisa J. Boulden March 08, 2008

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Thank you, Stefania, Carol, and Joerg!
Blessings, Lisa♥ #5611276

Judy A. Lawhon March 08, 2008

Lisa, I love all your butterfly images!! The details and color are terrific!! #5611608

Rajeev Kashyap March 08, 2008

great colors, details & dof Lisa!
------ Rajeev #5611862

Bill Wyatt March 08, 2008

Gorgeous! I love the colors and detials nice bokeh too! #5612527

Kathleen Rinker March 08, 2008

Great shot Lisa, love the bokeh and the wonderful color!! #5612721

Tammy Espino March 08, 2008

All I Can say is WOW #5613076

Sam Britt March 08, 2008

Beautiful butterfly image, Lisa. Great color & composition. #5613171

Nadine A. Lewis March 08, 2008

F A N T A S T I C ! ! ! ! ! #5613728

Lisa J. Boulden March 08, 2008

I really appreciate your visits and kind words, Judy, Rajeev, Bill, Kathleen, Tammy, Samantha, and Nadine!
Blessings, Lisa
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Odeth Mizuno March 08, 2008

Really fantastic image, Lisa! #5614009

Dianna Murphy March 09, 2008

A winner... again! This is stunning, the background amazing. OMG!!!!!!!!!! #5617262

Lisa J. Boulden March 09, 2008

Oh, I love your enthusiastic responses! Thank you, Odeth and Dianna!
Smiles, Lisa
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Shannon D. Miller March 10, 2008

WOW, WOW, WOW!!!! Lisa this is GORGEOUS! I just love the softness, lighting, color, detail another STUNNING photo! Shannon~ #5620854

Lisa J. Boulden March 10, 2008

Thanks a BUNCH, Shannon!!!
You've brightened my morning!
~Lisa
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Colleen Farrell March 10, 2008

Simply exquisite, Lisa! The colors, lighting--wow! #5624522

Sandi Swiridoff March 10, 2008

Absolutely beautiful!! Love the details, the colors, and EVERYTHING about this! #5624668

Lisa J. Boulden March 11, 2008

Thank you, Colleen and Sandi!
~Lisa #5630117

Cindy Bendush March 11, 2008

Stunning capture and effects Lisa! All of your butterfly images are outstanding! I must say you have a very steady hand :-) #5630240

Lisa J. Boulden March 11, 2008

Thanks, Cindy!
A steady hand, perhaps, but my newest lenses with the Vibration Reduction (VR)help a lot! I'm loving the new glass!
Smiles, Lisa♥ #5630401

Terry Cervi March 12, 2008

How beautiful, Lisa! I love your effects, nice job! #5631862

Lisa J. Boulden March 12, 2008

Thanks, Terry!
~♥~Lisa #5632231

David Martinez Fresneda March 16, 2008

Good exposure and combination of colors. #5648448

Nikki McDonald September 22, 2008

Congratulations on the finalist button, Lisa -- wonderful detail and clarity. Best of luck in the next round. #6488724

Vladan D. Djordjevic September 22, 2008

Congratulations on your fantastic finalist, Lisa! #6489126

Elida Gutierrez September 22, 2008

Congratulations on your FINALIST!!! #6489312

Corinne M. Thompson September 22, 2008

Fabulous capture Lisa, Congrats on your Finalist! #6489435

Stefania Barbier September 22, 2008

and again a huge congrats Lisa!!!! #6489873

Eivor Kuchta September 22, 2008

Congratulations on your finalist! #6490885

Sylvia Rossler September 22, 2008

And again Big congrats Lisa :o) #6491601

Sherry McClead September 22, 2008

CONGRATS AGAIN!!

Sherrybear :} #6491830

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna September 22, 2008

And yet another WTG, Lisa!!!!!! Congratulations on this finalist!!!!! Good luck in the next round!!!!! :-) k #6491844

Jeana Clark September 22, 2008

CONGRATULATIONS ON
THIS FABULOUS FINALIST!!!!!
WAY TO GO!!!!!
~J~ #6491858

Sharon F. Morris September 22, 2008
What a beautiful Butterfly. Congrats on your finalist. #6491976

Michelle L. Frick September 22, 2008
Incredible color and clarity, as well as DOF on this beautiful finalist Lisa! Way to go! #6492368

Susie Peek-Swint September 22, 2008
Stunning colours ~ many congrats Lisa! #6492478

Stephanie Frey September 22, 2008
And another beautiful Finalist! YGG! #6492664

Anita Hogue September 22, 2008
WOW, Lisa, you have some gorgeous finalist this month! Congratulations on all of them! #6493324

Mike D. Perez September 22, 2008
Awesome colors and clarity on your beautiful Finalist, Lisa. Congratulations! #6493654

Jim Baines September 22, 2008
Lisa, again, congratulations on a magnificent FINALIST! #6493860

Sam Britt September 22, 2008
Congratulations, beautiful finalist, Lisa! #6494826

Lisa J. Boulden September 22, 2008
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Thank you all for such wonderful support! Each of your comments means so much!
Smiles, Lisa #6495043

Wendy Moghadam September 22, 2008
Another beauty! Congratulations! #6495099

Renee Doyle September 22, 2008
WTG Lisa - another big congratulations .... just beautiful!! #6495388

frank w. degenhardt September 22, 2008
Lisa- Congratulations on this most stunning work. Hope to see it again. #6495805

M.Christine Duncan September 22, 2008
Gorgeous! Congrats on this beauty!!! YAY! #6495994

Bill Knaps September 22, 2008
Congrats Lisa. Bill #6496018

Deb Koskovich September 23, 2008
Huge congrats on your finalists and a very successful August, Lisa! #6497092

Jeff Robinson September 23, 2008
Outstanding - Congrats Lisa on your Finalist!! Jeff #6497684

Ken Smith September 23, 2008
Excellent work, Lisa. Congrats to you! #6497779

Susan Fox September 23, 2008
Congratulations on this beautiful finalist Lisa! #6497992

Derek D. Dafoe September 23, 2008
Congrats on your great Finalist!! Good luck in the next round!! #6498243

Debra R. Harder September 23, 2008
This is PERFECTION, Lisa!! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on this SUPERB finalist! Deb #6498436

Daniella Puente September 23, 2008
This is GREAT Lisa congrats!!! #6499976

Karen Engelbreth September 23, 2008
Congratulations, Lisa! #6500616

Renee Doyle September 23, 2008
Congratulations Lisa on this wonderful win!!! #6500701

frank w. degenhardt September 23, 2008
Lisa- You go girl. A big congratulations on this beautiful butterfly. Am happy for you. #6501041

Steve M. Harrington September 23, 2008
Good on you, Lisa! :)
Steve #6501081

Vladan D. Djordjevic September 23, 2008
A huge congratulations on your amazing Winner, Lisa! #6501093

anonymous September 23, 2008
Congratulations Lisa on your Beautiful Win! B- #6501109

Erica Murphy September 23, 2008
Congratulations on this gorgeous winner Lisa!! #6501113

Ulysses A. Villamin September 23, 2008
Awesome!!! Gratz, Liza :) #6501138

Sam Britt September 23, 2008
Congratulations on your 2nd Place winner, Lisa! #6501214

Stephanie Frey September 23, 2008
Congratulations on your well-deserved Winner! #6501295

Sandy Powers September 23, 2008
Lisa! Congratulations on your 2nd place win with this amazing photo. The rich dreamy tones -- I could get lost in them! It's stunning!
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Jeana Clark September 23, 2008

YippeE for your wonderful Winner Lisa!!!
So happy for you!!!
WAY TO GO & CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
WELL DESERVED!!!
~J~ #6501976

Sherry McClead September 23, 2008
Woo Hoo 2nd! WTG girl!!
Sherrybear :} #6502004

Lisa J. Boulden September 23, 2008
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What a wonderful surprise!!!
Thank you ALL for your kind, encouraging words!
Each comment is so very appreciated!
Smiles, Lisa♥ #6502094

Dr. Harmeet Singh September 23, 2008
Congratulations on your 2nd place win #6502291

Janet Daniel September 23, 2008
Congratulations on your win, Lisa! This one is a beauty! #6502327

Angie Sidles September 23, 2008
Absolutely stunning winner here Lisa! Big congrats to you!!! :) #6502426

Sharon Sawyer September 23, 2008
Congratulations, Lisa, on your beautiful winner !!!!!!!!!!!!! #6502430

Cary Rogers September 23, 2008
HUGE CONGRATS on your beautiful WINNER, Lisa!! :-) #6502491

Alex T. Mizuno September 23, 2008
Magnificent capture, Lisa! These vibrant colors are just amazing. Congratulations on your win!! #6502590

Colleen Farrell September 23, 2008
Congratulations on an awesome win, Lisa! #6502633

Stefania Barbier September 23, 2008
CONGRATULATIONS LISA!!!!! #6502709

Robert K. Bemus September 23, 2008
Congratulations on your win, Lisa!! #6502729

Teresa Burnett September 23, 2008
Congratulations Lisa!!! #6502856

Brett Dolsen September 23, 2008
Wonderfull Winner and congratulations Lisa!!Brett #6502899

Mary K. Robison September 23, 2008
Gorgeous and well-deserved Winner, Lisa! Congratulations! #6502915

Barbara Waldoch September 23, 2008
Congratulations, Lisa! #6503072

Usman M. Bajwa September 24, 2008
SUPERLATIVE. Congrats on this marvelous Winner. #6503163

Hendrik Storme September 24, 2008
Big congrats! #6503535

Kathleen Rinker September 24, 2008
Congratulations Lisa!! Yes, I love the gold, and love sharing it with my fellow BP'rs!!! #6503703

Stephen Zacker September 24, 2008
Fantastic macro. Congratulations #6503877

Laurie Daily September 24, 2008
Congratulations, Lisa...what a gorgeous winner!!! #6503962

Eugenio Diaz September 24, 2008
Congratulations Lida on this amazing Winner!!!!!
Well done! #6504096

Anita Hogue September 24, 2008
Congratulations on this absolutely gorgeous winner!! #6504348

Jeff Robinson September 24, 2008
Congrats Lisa on this Fantastic Win!! Jeff #6504383

Jessica Jenney September 24, 2008
Congratulations, Lisa on your gorgeous win! #6504525

Terry L. Ellis September 24, 2008
A very striking win, Lisa! Congratulations! #6504651

M.Christine Duncan September 24, 2008
Whoo hoo!!!! Congrats on the win m'dear :-) Time to do the BP dance!!! #6504659

Elida Gutierrez September 24, 2008

CONGRATULATIONS!!!
"The Golden Thophy"

A Special Trophy for

"August Winners"

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Debra R. Harder September 24, 2008
I'm so happy to see GOLD here, Lisa!! BIG CONGRATS on this well-deserved GOLD WINNER!! Deb #6505188

Bojan Bencic September 24, 2008
Congratulations, Lisa! #6505315

Patricia Ronan September 24, 2008
Congratulations on your win Lisa, beautiful image:) #6505337

Mitch Spence September 24, 2008
Big congratulations, Lisa! #6505384

Jennifer L. Alder September 24, 2008
Congrats, Lisa, on this gorgeous winner! :) #6505548

Sylvia Rossler September 24, 2008
Huge Congrats on your awesome winner Lisa :o) #6505822

Susan Fox September 24, 2008
Congratulations on your win Lisa!!! #6505833

Dianna Hauf September 24, 2008
Simply beautiful Lisa!!! As always! A brilliant capture! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! ☺ #6505949

Tarun Bose September 24, 2008
Big congrats Lisa for your excellent winner. #6506004

Lois Adomite September 24, 2008
Congratulations, beautiful winner. Lois #6506698

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna September 24, 2008
WHOOOOOO HOOOOOOO
HUGE congratulations on this fantastic win, Lisa!!!!! ♫ k #6507008

Claudia Kuhn September 24, 2008
Beautiful Lisa, congratulations on your winner! #6507651

Jean-Pierre Ducondi September 25, 2008
Congratulations Lisa. What an amazing image. Beautiful.
JP #6510025

Cyn Valentine September 25, 2008
Big congratulations Lisa.. a beautiful winner!! #6510032

Kimi A. Phillips September 25, 2008
COngrats to ya!!:) #6510448

Lisa J. Boulden September 25, 2008
Thank a BUNCH!!!
~♥~Lisa #6511099

Gena L. Talbot September 25, 2008
Such a amazing capture Lisa!!! Congratulations on a BEAUTIFUL image :) #6511160

Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 25, 2008
Congratulations Lisa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #6511767

Amy E. Schneider September 26, 2008
Gorgeous capture...congrats on the well deserved win...absolutely beautifully done.
Amy:) #6517995

Dominick M. Dimacale September 27, 2008
Congratulations Lisa on your Win.
Dominick #6521457

Dominick M. Dimacale September 27, 2008
Congratulations Lisa on your Win.
Dominick #6521458

Bill Knaps September 28, 2008
Congrats on this well deserved win Lisa. Bill #6523161

Clyde Smith September 28, 2008
Congratulations on your win Lisa!
Clyde #6524706

Reynaldo D. Reyes September 29, 2008
I missed this, truly Superb image, worthy of the Win! Congratulations! #6529208

Kim Lund September 29, 2008
Wow, wow and WOW! Terrific photo. #6530179

Lisa J. Boulden September 29, 2008
You all sure know how to make this girl SMILE!!!
Thanks a bunch for the sweet enthusiasm!
Blessings, Lisa♥ #6530693

Terry Cervi September 30, 2008
Lisa, congratulations on this beautiful second place win! The lighting and colors are stunning! #6534938

Chris Henning September 30, 2008
gorgeous capture, Lisa. The colors are amazing in this image! Congrats on both your finalist and your win!! #6536018

Nick Lagos October 13, 2008
A beautiful capture and very deserving of winning the Gold Lisa...congrats to you #6591958

Lisa J. Boulden October 13, 2008
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Thank you, Terry, Chris, and Nick!
I really appreciate that you stopped by and left such nice comments!
Blessings, Lisa♥ #6592294

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