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:

  1. KathyJanuary 1, 2011 at 3:02 AM

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

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  2. LachezarJanuary 1, 2011 at 3:14 AM

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

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  3. KateJanuary 1, 2011 at 3:58 AM

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

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2011 at 5:11 AM

    Oh wow!

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

    Happy new year!

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  5. brattcatJanuary 1, 2011 at 6:14 AM

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

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  6. Julie ScottsdaleDailyPhoto.comJanuary 1, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    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

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  7. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comJanuary 1, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    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.

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    stunning picture.

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  9. irinapicturesJanuary 1, 2011 at 8:56 AM

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

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  10. JudyJanuary 1, 2011 at 9:03 AM

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

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  11. Lisa WilsonJanuary 1, 2011 at 9:03 AM

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

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  12. RandyJanuary 1, 2011 at 9:22 AM

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

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  13. LowellJanuary 1, 2011 at 9:38 AM

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

    And a wonderful 2011 to you and yours!

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  14. JillyJanuary 1, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    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

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  15. MoJanuary 1, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    A stunning image. Worthy of reposting. Happy New Year

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  16. JackJanuary 1, 2011 at 10:11 AM

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

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  17. Louis la VacheJanuary 1, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Fantastic, Sharon! Excellent choice for Theme Day.

    Best wishes to you this New Year!

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  18. UnknownJanuary 1, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    This is FANTASTIC, Sharon! Great entry.

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  19. KC Photog BlogJanuary 1, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    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

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  20. LeenaJanuary 1, 2011 at 11:32 AM

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

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  21. MagpieJanuary 1, 2011 at 11:33 AM

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

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  22. MarcelJanuary 1, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Great shot! The best for 2011 too!

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  23. T. BecqueJanuary 1, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    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!

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  24. RedPatJanuary 1, 2011 at 6:14 PM

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

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  25. Stefan JanssonJanuary 2, 2011 at 3:35 AM

    Great butterfly macro.

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  26. SaraJanuary 2, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    It is beautiful!

    Happy New Year...

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