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The Skipper King


The Skipper King
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Copyright: Pankaj Bajpai (pankajbajpai) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1471 W: 98 N: 4090] (14270)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-10-09
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D80, Sigma 70-300 4-5.6 APO DG MACRO, 58mm UV
Exposure: f/14.0, 1/200 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes (Fill) Flash: Yes
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Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): My Butterflies ( From Chattisgarh) [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-11-04 19:24
Viewed: 499
Points: 38
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I found this skipper resting on bunch of small lantan flowers and liked the pose very much.

Insects in the family Hesperiidae (superfamily Hesperioidea) of the order Lepidoptera are commonly called skipper butterflies, after their quick, darting flight habits.

Skippers differ in several important ways from the remaining butterflies, which are classified in the superfamily Papilionoidea and the neotropical superfamily Hedyloidea. Collectively, these three groups of butterflies share several characteristics especially in the egg, larval and pupal stage (Ackery et al. 1999). However, skippers have the antennae clubs hooked backward like a crochet, whilst butterflies have club-like tips to their antennae and hedylids have feathered or pectinate antennae giving them an even more "moth"-like appearance than skippers. Skippers also have generally stockier bodies than the other two groups, with stronger wing muscles. Hesperioidea is very likely the sister group of Papilionoidea, and together with Hedyloidea constitute a natural group or clade.

There are about 3400 species of Skippers.
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Stunning! Amazingly clear and sharp. Lots of detail and well presented.
Well done...
Cecilia

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  • batu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1010 W: 285 N: 3341] (11046)
  • [2007-11-04 23:26]

Hello Pankaj,
excellent sharpness scaling down to the wing scales. Skipper and flower are well presented in focus and in their pleasant natural colours.
Best wishes, Peter

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1252 W: 0 N: 4842] (14380)
  • [2007-11-04 23:46]

Hi Pankaj

Great macro - lovely detail and exposure.

TFS

James

Hi Pankaj,
The simplicity of this composition is very pleasing
Great POV, good details, and pleasing BG
TFS
Richard

Hello Pankaj,

Jolie compo très soignée.Amusant, ce petit coup de flash dans l'oeil, c'est original..!

A bientôt

Servane

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  • PaulH Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1033 W: 26 N: 2998] (10820)
  • [2007-11-05 0:55]

Hi Pankaj,
excellent presentation as always, perfect, DOF, details and clarity, very well done.
Paul

Hello Pankaj,
Nice shot on this skipper. Beautiful pose and well lighted. Composition is great. Very well done and tfs.
JC

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1696 W: 242 N: 5596] (19883)
  • [2007-11-05 1:35]

He does look very proud!
The clarity is exceptional, you must keep your sensor and lenses very clean!
+++ Ultimate sharpness and detail showing every scale on this little Skipper's wing.
Nice colours that are enhanced by the black BG.
Well composed aswell.
--- Nothing :D
Well done Pankaj,
Joe

Well Pankaj, it is the angle that it sits and its triangular shape is what makes it look lovely, not to mention the high quality of your shot!! Well done!

Dinu

Hello Pankaj
Nice to see you back :o)
Perfect shot of this beautiful Skipper,
Perfect details,use of flash and composition,
Welldone. Keep it up

Regards
Fartash

He does look like royalty in that wonderful posture! Great clarity, wonderful dof, perfect angle/composition. Just great!

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2613 W: 133 N: 7504] (23403)
  • [2007-11-05 4:16]

Hello Pankaj,
Fine capture of this Indian Skipper set in a beautiful composition with the lantana flower so that both the skipper and the flower look good. Nice sharpness and BG too.
Well done and TFS!
Ivan

Great capture. Good detail and pose! Very well done! Cheers, Klaus

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1174 W: 0 N: 1980] (8393)
  • [2007-11-05 5:41]

Hello Pankaj,
Very fine picture of this little skipper. Subtle colours, nice pose on a beautiful small flower, superb blurred background. Again a very beautiful butterfly picture.
Thanks a lot
Anne

So many skippers and so little time. this particular one posed for you as some do. You are as a snake charmer!! Except with Skippers...the first known Skipper Charmer. Very nicely done.
Bob

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3043 W: 148 N: 4547] (14679)
  • [2007-11-05 7:36]

Hi Pankaj.
Composition of your shot is spot as well as the pictured subject. Very nice skipper with terrific eyes. Details and sharpness are superb. Flash work is great. DOF is precise. Bravo and TS.
Alexei.

Hello Pankaj,
It's nice to see your posting for awhile!
well captured with a good pose of this beautiful Skipper!
perfect DOF with perfect sharpness, vivid colour and so much details
very well done and composed
cheers
Tony

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2468 W: 168 N: 7464] (23588)
  • [2007-11-05 7:56]

Hello Pankaj,
A very beautiful composition showing this Skipper in a fine pose on the Lantana. Lovely colours, pretty sharp details and a nice soft background.
TFS and best wishes, Ulla

Hi Pankaj, great composition with nice skipper and beautiful flower, splendid colors, great details and excellent sharpness, lovely blurry BG, very well done, ciao Silvio

Hi Pankaj.
Simply perfect!
Wonderful composition with nice colors!
Excellent POV, sharpness and contrast.
Impressive the wealth of details.
Thanks for sharing!
Best regards,
José Roberto

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