Butterflies from Nicaragua

A few butterflies from last weekend at the Nicaragua Butterfly Reserva.
Shot with super macro mode on a Canon Pro1.

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I think no 2 might have been better either with more wing blur to suggest movement, or less, but as it is it's just blurred. No 1 is nice.

you're very lucky to be able to shoot in such surroundings.

Thanks for the comments. My friends own the butterfly reserve and it is a pleasure to spend a few days doing nothing but taking pictures.
eccles thanks for the C&C. I need help. I have just gotten Photoshop CS2 but I have no idea how to use it. Any help that ya'll can send my way would be appreciated.
So far, the only thing I have been doing is removing the noise with Noiseware and trying to do some sharpening with smart sharpen. I have a long way to go!
The blur is probably operator error. I tend to not be steady at the shutter release and using a delayed shutter usually ends up the the bug has flown away. Using a tripod is out of the question and a monopod is difficult as well. I will usually remove the center column of of my tripod, attach a ballhead and use it as an extension of my arm to get into position. This works pretty well when I really concentrate on being steady.
Thanks.

Very good shots. The first one of the black butterfly is excellent.

Beautiful shots of beautiful butterflies
Brian V.

beautiful!!

Thank you all for your kind words.
Brian, I have been following your shots for a while and your photos give me much incentive to improve. I hope that I can at least come close to your results, your work is superb. I feel honored to have your comments.

Nice shots! They are just beautiful