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Emperor Swallowtail


Emperor Swallowtail
Photo Information
Copyright: Willem Botha (whjb) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 51 W: 26 N: 172] (683)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-02-17
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon EOS 350D, Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Macro 1:1, 55mm UV Filter
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/60 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Butterflies of the African continent., Vanderschelden's favourites [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-02-27 3:27
Viewed: 983
Points: 16
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Papilio ophidicephalus chirinda Van Son - Emperor swallowtail.

The largest butterfly in Southern Africa.

Distribution: This subspecies is found in the forests of the Eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe and adjacent Mozambique.

Larval food: Rutaceae Citrus limon

This was taken at the Jabulani Butterfly farm, Henley-on-Klip, South Africa. Taking photos in an environment like this is the most relaxing situation you can imagine. I have been back there a few times and not because I am a butterfly fanatic, but purely for the wonderful atmosphere created by butterflies flying all around you. In some cases they even land on you and seeing small kids' amazement when this happens, makes the 20km trip worth my while. Even if I do not take a single photo.
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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3410 W: 144 N: 5798] (17183)
  • [2007-02-27 3:43]

Hi Willem, good shot of the Emperor swallowtail, with nice sharp details and lovely crisp colours. Well composed and I like your angle POV too.
Well done,
Janice

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3065 W: 231 N: 5834] (19602)
  • [2007-02-27 3:55]

Gorgeous details, Willem.
Very sharp and perfectly exposed.
Great POV and beautiful markings and colors.
TFS. : )

Hi Willem,
This is avery good picture of this beautiful species!
Very sharp and nice POV. Colours are very natural.
Baie goede foto!
Groet Harm

Great shot of this attractive butterfly
Whites are well exposed and contrast well against the other dark colours
Good angled comopsition
Well done
Chris

Hello Willem,
Excellent closeup capture.
You can see every detail on this butterfly.
Beautiful colors,
Well done

  • Great 
  • Maite Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 978 W: 64 N: 1189] (4886)
  • [2007-02-27 10:09]

WOW!!
WONDERFUL! What an excellent capture! This kind of papilio is so rare and beautiful! And the image has wonderful sharpness and details. Excellent colors, lighting and composition.
A superb job!
My compliments and thank you very much for sharing.
Best wishes
Maite

Hi Willem,
A wonderful capture. Technically very well done as well.
Especially due to to the overall sharpness.
Great exposure; the black parts are very well detailed in my opnion whereas the white ones are tending not to be specular.
A success...
TFS
Annick

beautiful shot, beautiful subject. exposure spot on. I like the POV and the clear bg. TFS!

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