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Camouflage


Camouflage
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Copyright: Pankaj Bajpai (pankajbajpai) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1416 W: 86 N: 3892] (13572)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-08-12
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D80, 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6GED-IF AF-S DX Zoom-Ni, 67mm UV
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/160 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-01-30 6:49
Viewed: 526
Points: 60
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Camouflage, also known as cryptic coloration or concealing coloration, allows an otherwise visible organism or object to remain indiscernible from the surrounding environment. Examples include a tiger's stripes and the battledress of a modern soldier. Camouflage is a form of deception.

In nature, there is a strong evolutionary pressure for animals to blend into their environment or conceal their shape; for prey animals to avoid predators and for predators to be able to sneak up on prey. Natural camouflage is one method that animals use to meet these. There are a number of methods of doing so. One is for the animal to blend in with its surroundings, while another is for the animal to disguise itself as something uninteresting or something dangerous.

source : wikipedia

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  • PaulH Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 991 W: 23 N: 2776] (10124)
  • [2008-01-30 6:58]

Hi Pankaj,
excellent shot to demonstrate camouflage, you'd never spot this Butterfly without looking hard for it! Pefrect balance of colour, sharp detail and exposure, very well done.
Paul

Hi Pankaj
Very elegant. Green butterfly hidden in a green leaf labirynth. Good sharpness, great contrast nice OOF background
Best wishes
Krzysztof

Great and unusual way to show this butterfly,very interesting pic and note,thanks for share,luciano

This one looks like a pastel watercolour! Quite a different approach Pankaj and it makes the picture appear so delicate in nature but still coloured well and vivid in image...Very cool format!
Bob

Ciao Pankaj,
un ottimo esempio di mimetismo criptico quello che ci mostri nella tua foto.
Molto ben riuscita la composizione e ottimo il POV.
Grazie,
Marcello

Hi Pankaj,
This is a good example of how butterfly blend in with the surrounding. This is a good observation. The image is well seen. Colors are brilliant and exposure is perfect. Very well done and tfs.
JC

vert beautiful pic, no need for the heavy frame, greetings Ori

Hi Pankaj

Brilliant perspective! The texture of the butterfly and leaf are so similar! Great shot!

TFS and Best
Ravi

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1684 W: 8 N: 4321] (14053)
  • [2008-01-30 8:14]

Hi Pankaj,

A wonderful example of camouflage! I'm suprised you were even able to notice the butterfly. The colors are superb, details are sharp, and the background is perfect.

Jane

Hi Pankaj,
Excellent example of camouflage here. Also excellent work with the composition which is beautiful and lively with the curves of the leaves and butterfly and repeated in the BG. Very pleasing light and color. TFS
Richard

Hello Pankaj,

Very nice picture of this butterfly. Very good camouflage. Good sharpness. Beautiful light and colours.
Cheers,
Mariki

Hello friend Pankaj,
You had done a great job here with the awesome sharpness with perfect exposure and focus!
looks real from a talented photographer!
my compliment!
TFS
greeting
Tony

Thank you very much Pankaj for showing us this wonderful example of camouflage! I like especially the veins within the wings mimicking the veins of a leaf! Excellent exposition and good choice of aperture (5.6) in order to have both antennas in focus...

Great job and TFS!

Michel

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1999 W: 6 N: 1951] (13041)
  • [2008-01-30 13:54]

Hola Pankaj,
interesante trabajo,
bellos colores, tonos y excelente presentación.
saludos amigo.

Hi Pankaj,
Interesting idea for the composition. Nice use of subtle colours. Sharp detail. Thanks.
Alan

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1015 W: 5 N: 2758] (10010)
  • [2008-01-30 18:02]

Hola Pankaj.
Hermosos colores en verde limon, tanto de las alas de la mariposa y las hojas del este arbusto. Fina y elegente la foto.
Saludos
Luis52.

Hello Pankaj,

Very well done of this butterfly trying out the cryptic coloration technique. I was thinking of the subject when I was looking at the thumb. Nice color and details although everything is in green. Good job and well spotted.

Regards,
Jusni

Hi Pankaj,
Superbe, quel camouflage, la composition est particulièrement belle avec ce monochrome vert.
Bravo
Marie

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1676 W: 24 N: 4885] (15930)
  • [2008-01-30 22:34]

Hi Pankaj,
Outstanding shot and you have portrayed the camouflaged effect perfectly. It has almost merged itself with the colour tone of the leaf. You do have a great eye to pick it up and persent it with immaculate sharpness and clarity. I like the natural surrounding and the shapes of the leaves too. Excellent POV and composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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  • fiyo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 924 W: 5 N: 2244] (8260)
  • [2008-01-31 3:19]

Hello Pankaj,,
Very nice close up.POV,lighting,details,colors,exposure and framing are very nice.

Hi Pankaj, a very mimetic butterfly, really seems like a leaf, great details and excellent sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

Hello Pankaj
What a wonderful scene you show us :O)
I really like the lines ,colors and composition,Superb shot my friend.

Good Luck
Fartash

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2991 W: 148 N: 4435] (14369)
  • [2008-01-31 10:48]

Hi Pankaj.
Very attractive picture. I have seen similar one after the rain when butterfly was hidden from a rain. Great DOF and very impressive scene created by nice leaves and butterfly. BG is also so beautiful. My best wishes. Excellent job.
Alexei.

Great example of camouflage. Isn't nature something! WOW!
Wonderful smoothness to the photo.

Hi Pankaj,

Is this mottled emigrant or cabbage white?
Nicely captured.

Ben Lakitan

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  • clnaef Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 752 W: 58 N: 615] (6307)
  • [2008-01-31 22:55]

Bonjour,
Jolie vue pleine de délicatesse et de finesse.
Bonne journée.
clnaef

Hi Pankaj,
you have a goos eye, this butterfly is perfectly camoufled, this is an excellent capture,
wonderfull colours and great focus,
well done,
friendly,
Pat

Hello Pankaj,
Seems like this fellow has a very effective camouflage as he actually looks like a leaf himself!
Fine lines an d attractive colours in this nice composition, excellent details...
Greetings,
Pablo -

:-) OK-

  • Great 
  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1036 W: 1 N: 3970] (13358)
  • [2008-02-01 16:18]

Hello Pankaj,
This wonderful image has excellent details and colors. It also is a fantastic example of natures camoflage for protection. Thank you for this great posting.
Rick

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-02-09 20:19]

Hello Pankaj

A beautiful capture of this beautiful butterfly.
I like the way it's wing mimics the foliage of the plant.it is an excellent example of camouflage.
The focus is spot on with sharp details.The colours are vivid.
great job.
TFS

Rob

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