Saturday, January 1, 2011

Theme Day - Photo of the Year 2010

I orginally posted this photo in March of 2010 and it became a favorite of mine .  I even have an enlargment of it in my house.  It was taken at the Desert Botanical Garden in the spring butterfly pavilion.  It is a Malachite Butterfly.
Happy New Year Everyone!

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26 comments:

Kathy said...

The colors are so outstanding! Hope you have a great 2011.

Lachezar said...

It is certainly a beautiful image!
Happy New Year to you too!

Kate said...

It's a perfect photo which captures a moment of time. The colours and the details are splendid.

Anonymous said...

Oh wow!

As others have said, the colors coordinate so well together!

Happy new year!

brattcat said...

It's a beautiful composition and an outstanding choice for 'best' of the year.

Julie ScottsdaleDailyPhoto.com said...

Happy New Year's Sharon! Let's schedule a dinner at your place in January. we will bring the wine. We had a great time in Chile and new year's in Santiago was fabulous. see you soon

Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.com said...

I remember this photo, although I do not remember if I remember it from seeing it in your blog or in your house. Either way, with all of the excellent photos that you take, if you chose to hang this one in your house, it must be worthy of being photo of the year.

Anonymous said...

stunning picture.

irinapictures said...

Great photo of perfect creature.
Happy New Year, dear Sharon!

Judy said...

I love this one too, Sharon!
Happy New Year!

Lisa Wilson said...

I remember this one. I love it! Happy New Year!

Randy said...

I love this photo. I would have it hanging my house too. Great choice!

Lowell said...

Glorious! This would look great on any wall in any house!

And a wonderful 2011 to you and yours!

Jilly said...

Not only is the butterfly outstanding but the photo works so well with the soft green background and the plant on the left. A wonderful choice, Sharon. Wishing you a very Happy New Year xxx

Mo said...

A stunning image. Worthy of reposting. Happy New Year

Jack said...

Beautiful. Nice selection. The greens and brown are superb.

Louis la Vache said...

Fantastic, Sharon! Excellent choice for Theme Day.

Best wishes to you this New Year!

Unknown said...

This is FANTASTIC, Sharon! Great entry.

KC Photog Blog said...

I can see why it would be a favorite. That is magnificent. Between the colors of the butterfly and the background, it turned out terrifically. Thanks and happy new year

Leena said...

I love the colours and delicacy of the image! Happy New Year!

Magpie said...

A true beauty! I understand why you chose to enlarge it. Gorgeous. Happy New Year!!

Marcel said...

Great shot! The best for 2011 too!

T. Becque said...

I don't know if I've seen a butterfly like that before. Really nice photo with all the colors blending together. Happy new year!

RedPat said...

Lovely shot Sharon! I am glad that you had an enlargement done for yourself.

Stefan Jansson said...

Great butterfly macro.

Sara said...

It is beautiful!

Happy New Year...