The Junonia Lemonias

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• siggi (16364)
• [2008-08-07 6:57]

Hi Pankaj,
Great shot of this beautiful Junonia Lemonias,
superb sharpnes showing fine details
Excellent POV, DOF and colors

TFS Siggi

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• uleko (2877)
• [2008-08-07 7:51]

Hello Pankaj,
I understand what you mean in your note - macro photography is great as there is more to see and photograph around you. For a really good landscape you mostly need to be out early or late in the day and the light must be right and the view worthwhile! It is very hard but great when you succeed!
Anyway, this is an excellent macro of the Lemon Pansy in beautiful natural colours and great sharpness. It stands out against the wall as if I could touch it!
Many thanks and cheers, Ulla

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• claudine (0)
• [2008-08-07 8:06]

Hi Pankaj,
This is sooo sharp! What a beautiful capture of this beauty! Honestly, I think that a natural background could be nicer but this remains a superb shot with good composition and exposure. Thanks a lot!
Claudine

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• eqshannon (27959)
• [2008-08-07 8:26]

Well honesty Pankaj, I know you enjoy learning from others and trying different techniques but when it all boils down to the core...you are truly a magnificent close in imager of nature..and you have the most experience in this area which always shows in your positively correct settings and presentations such as this one!
Bob

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• Seabird (1375)
• [2008-08-07 8:39]

Hi, Pankaj,

this is so beautiful - the Junonia Lemonias and the photo as a whole. excellent details, composition, colours... thanks for sharing.

chrs,
Man Yee

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• nagraj (4878)
• [2008-08-07 9:26]
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hi pankaj, no doubt that you have done very good work here. the specimen is superbly fresh and very well captured. but i always prefer to shoot these species in its natural sorroundings only.
nagraj.v

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• mehmetarslan (753)
• [2008-08-07 9:30]

merhaba Pankaj,
mimikri çok güzel (baykuş takliti)

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• jaycee (21912)
• [2008-08-07 9:32]

Hi Pankaj,

I really enjoyed your landscapes but it's wonderful to see a new macro from you. This Lemon Pansy is magnificent. The wing markings are beautiful with rich colors and excellent details. I love the diagonal position - wonderful composition.

Jane

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• Alex99 (18601)
• [2008-08-07 9:50]

Hi Pankaj.
Blameless shot of a very beautiful butterfly. Diagonal composition, exactness of reproduction of colour pattern and texture of the wings and all other features of the insect are so impressive. I like wall, its colours and texture as a BG. Very proper combination. My best wishes and TFS.
Alexei.

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• Evelynn (14396)
• [2008-08-07 10:13]

Doesn't it just drive you nuts when you decide to take one lens and then see lots of possibilities for a different lens. It can be so aggravating. Then carrying around all that extra gear gets too heavy. Dilemma, dilemma!

This is a nice "textbook" image of this butterfly. It is sharp, shows lots of detail and you chose a very uncluttered composition.

TFS
Evelynn : )

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• Juyona (15577)
• [2008-08-07 10:41]

Hola amigo,
macro estupenda, foco y color...
agradable captura amigo.
saludos Pankaj

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• red45 (30243)
• [2008-08-07 10:54]

Hello Pankaj!

I'm glad that you love macro and you show us your excellent work! Very exotic butterfly perfectly captured - detailed, sharp and colorfull. BG is slightly strange, but it underline main subject very well.

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• lousat (19673)
• [2008-08-07 16:04]

Hi Pankaj,welcome back in the butterflyìs world and thanks for share so perfectly this incredible beauty,this pic no need comment,it's a great work,have a nice day,Luciano

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• romuszka (2119)
• [2008-08-07 17:14]

Witaj Pankaj!
Exquisite butterfly. Well visible details. Natural colours. Brown butterfly is not easy to show of details, and You this be able to.
It congratulates and I greet - Roma

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• John_F_Kennedy (3562)
• [2008-08-08 0:10]

Wonderful shot. Great POV with perfect sharpness, superb colour and details on this beauty!
Best wishes,
Achim

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• vral (1049)
• [2008-08-08 2:58]

Hi Pankaj,

Again another beautiful butterfly from you, in challenging POV where you've shown good details through out the wingspan. Light wall BG adds good contrast in diagonal composition.
Thanks for sharing.
vral

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• sranjan (4012)
• [2008-08-08 10:57]

Dear Pankaj,
I had been watching your work on this website. Your clicked photographs are very sharp with great details of the subject. They trail excellent photographer's note too. This macro of Junonia lemonias is one of the finest examples of your work on TNs high standard of appreciation podium.
Regards-Subhash Ranjan

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• jignasi (14807)
• [2008-08-08 12:55]

Preciosa Pankaj, digna de estar en cualquier guía de categoría !! La mariposa, con esos marrones y sus contrastes es muy bella y creo que la captaste muy bien. No la conocía.
Saludos: J. Ignasi Tejedor.

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• maurydv (16676)
• [2008-08-08 15:20]

Ciao Pankaj,
bellissima macro di una bellissima farfalla, eccellenti POV e composizione diagonale con un ottimo BG neutro che mette in risalto i magnifici colori, ottima definizione.
TFS. Maurizio

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• gracious (13068)
• [2008-08-08 16:11]

Hello my friend Pankaj,
Delighted to see you are back again with the usual fine work of macro from you!
Captured real well on this beautiful Lemon Pansy from a top view to have the best sharpness, good colour and details on the subject!
well done and take care
friend Tony

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• gannu (14691)
• [2008-08-08 18:49]

Hello Pankajda, superb shot and brilliant. Just superb amazing and great. The open wings with the colors and the markings. Am just loving it.. Ganesh

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• ramthakur (32178)
• [2008-08-08 23:26]

Superb macro with your 70-300mm, Pankaj.
There is not even the slightest scope to go nit picking on this picture.
Thanks and regards.

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• jusninasirun (7662)
• [2008-08-10 8:12]

Hello Pankaj. The tools are identical to mine right down to the filter.You are one up here because you are using something absolutely necessary but I am too lazy to lug it around. The tripod works wonders here. The markings are exceptionally sharp and you have framed it well in very good perspective. Excellent post and very well done. Regards. Jusni

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• Ken52 (4189)
• [2008-08-12 22:39]

The textures and details are amazing! I love the rich colors and perfect exposure!

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• bucanas (1061)
• [2008-08-17 15:24]

Hi Pankaj,
Beautiful exemplar.
Best regards,
Ralf