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The Zizeera karsandra


The Zizeera karsandra
Photo Information
Copyright: Pankaj Bajpai (pankajbajpai) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1467 W: 97 N: 4057] (14148)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-02-20
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D80, Sigma 70-300 4-5.6 APO DG MACRO, 58mm UV
Exposure: f/22, 1/60 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes (Fill) Flash: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Lycaenidae Butterflies, my work [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-02-21 1:37
Viewed: 683
Points: 50
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This blue butterfly is Zizeera karsandra also known as Dark Grass Blue, Its a very small butterfly with a wingspan of 15-20 mm.

It flies fast among the short grass that it inhabits and is found couple of feet above ground. It is a very active butterfly and flies about a great deal in good weather. It obtains nourishment from the flowers of small herbs on which it rests.

This shot has been captured with sigma 70/300 in macro mode, the tripod was used, raw to jpeg conversion, resizing, framing done.

Miss_Piggy, Argus, jcoowanitwong, boreocypriensis, Heaven, MMM, eqshannon, jaycee, Necipp, Luis52, mariki, jusninasirun has marked this note useful
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Hallo Pankaj
Perfect focus and remarkably vibrant and soft coloured butterfly. The patterns of the butterfly’s markings are very striking. Technically this shot has all the merits to meet a high criterion. Thanks for sharing this beautiful bird with us. Interesting flower or fruit the butterfly is resting on. It was a pleasure and delight to look at.
Kind regards
Anna

Hi Pankaj

These little blues are hard get good shots of, you've done well here.
Good sharpness and well composed on a good background.

Chris

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2596 W: 133 N: 7433] (23169)
  • [2008-02-21 3:14]

Hello Pankaj,
Fine capture of a Grass Blue with all the hallmarks of your high standards. Excellent sharpness and DOF.
Thanks for sharing this fine image,
Ivan

Ciao Pankaj,
sei riuscito ad ottenere una magnifica foto di questo minuscolo Licenide.
Questa specie vive anche in Sicilia, ma non sono ancora riuscito a fotografarla.
Saluti,
Marcello

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  • Swats Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 37 W: 0 N: 44] (488)
  • [2008-02-21 5:02]

Awesome capture Pankaj! Nice details, composition and light!

Hi Pankaj,
Very nice picture of Dark Grass Blue. Good use of flash that produces a sharp and crisp image. Dark background isolated the butterfly well. Perfect pov and composition.
JC

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1681 W: 242 N: 5550] (19643)
  • [2008-02-21 6:30]

Very nice image Pankaj!
Great composition and parallel POV.
Sharp with superb details.
Excellent BG.
Well done,

Joe

Hello Pankaj

A perfect close-up shot of this beautiful butterfly with nice details, sharpnes, framing and lighting.
TFS.
Cheers,
Bayram

Hi Pankaj!

I like this picture for the color tones very much, and the blurred background adds to the effect. In opposite to your former and usual postings, I have the feeling that the sharpness is not as perfect as you used us to. The depth of field seems to be quite limited, although you took the picture at f 22. Is it just a personal and subjective feeling? I must admit that I don't look at it at home, I'm in front of another screen...

Kind regards

Markus

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 751 W: 0 N: 1506] (6872)
  • [2008-02-21 7:02]

Hello Pankaj
Another great presentation.Excellent close up with great light .Sharp image with nice details.I like that dark BG.
TFS Michel

I feel as though we are coming full circle..and in 2 more months it will be indeed my 1st anniversary on TN....I remember well that this and some by Sumon were among the first dramatically good butterfly images I saw...and I like the fact they you and your images are still here...as if cornerstones of the natural world...Very nicely done Pankaj!
Bob

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1778 W: 8 N: 4597] (14871)
  • [2008-02-21 8:16]

Hi Pankaj,

A beautiful butterfly with lovely colors and wonderful markings. I like the fringes at the edges of his wings. Looks great against the perfect dark background.

Jane

Beautiful capture. Wonderful light and detail - this guy looks really cute! Good job! Cheers, Klaus

Hello Pankaj, very nice focusing on the eye with nice suttle details. A v. good composition with nice dof, good pov with excellent profile. tfs. Rgds Necip

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1199 W: 68 N: 2473] (8159)
  • [2008-02-21 13:14]

Hello Pankaj,
Fantastic sharp focus and beautiful colours, also in the BG. Very good DOF.
Regards,
Peter

Hello Pankaj,
superbe macro pour un papillon magnifique
excellent qualité, comme d'habitude
bravo,
Pat

Encore une merveille, quelle composition quels détails, toujorus une grande réussite.
Bravo
Marie

Hello Pankaj,

Very nice composition of this little butterfly resting on the flower bud. Good POV and focus. Beautiful light and natural colours.
Cheers,
Mariki

Hi Pankaj, lovely butterfly with excellent details and splendid sharpness, I like a lot, ciao Silvio

Hello Pankaj,

Wonderful view of this kasandra on that bud which is very graphical against the clear background. Nicely perched and you have given her enough room in the frame in case she needs to take off.

Regards,

Jusni

Very clean and clear - great sharpness and lovely with the dark background. Well done! :)

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 916 W: 4 N: 2277] (10628)
  • [2008-02-22 9:15]

Pankaj, very nice shot and lovely position of the fly. Ganesh

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1022 W: 5 N: 2801] (10142)
  • [2008-02-22 9:40]

Hola Pankaj.
Muy hermosa foto, bastante nitida por lo que se puede apreciar sus finos detalles. Exelente fondo.
Saludos Luis52

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-02-22 13:01]

Hello Pankaj

Superb clarity,the focus is sharp and the details are excellent.
The textures are very good.
You have managed an excellent POV and DOF.
The OOF BG is wonderful.
Great job
TFS

Rob

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1714 W: 24 N: 4988] (16346)
  • [2008-02-22 21:21]

Hi Pankaj,
Wonderful shot of this tiny beauty with immaculate sharpness and lovely colours. Superb lighting and you have captured a fabulous pose. The darkish BG helps in highlighting the subjects well. Very nicely composed. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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