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Common Cerulean


Common Cerulean
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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: 2007-07-26
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D80, Sigma 70-300 4-5.6 APO DG MACRO, 58mm UV
Exposure: f/8, 1/160 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Lycaenidae Butterflies [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-02-01 8:47
Viewed: 529
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 62
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Common Cerulean

Another shot of the common cerulean posted some times back. The butterlies of Lycaenidae are so small to shoot but so beautiful when seen on the computer screen.

This is a medium sized Lycaenid with a wingspan of 30-35 mm.

The males upper sides of both wings are a uniform pale non-metallic cerulean blue with a narrow black submarginal band on the forewing. The outer margin of the hind wing has a row of small black spots.

The females upper side is similar in color to that of the male, though much paler. The forewing apex is black, and the marginal band is wider than in the male.

Its flight is weak and it stays near the ground, except when the females are looking for larval host plants . I have found them resting on small grass many a times.

jaycee, ellis49, rkailas, Pentaxfriend, Necipp, RP1, Ena, eqshannon, earthtraveler, MMM, blakitan, fiyo, marhowie, Argus, uleko, Alex99, angybone, jusninasirun has marked this note useful
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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1684 W: 8 N: 4321] (14053)
  • [2008-02-01 9:03]

Hi Pankaj,

An absolutely exquisite picture of a lovely butterfly. The colors are fantastic. Razor-shapr details of the butterfly which stands out so well from the beautiful background. A beautiful composition.

Jane

Hi Pankaj,
Excellent shot of this small blue. Very sharp detail and fine colours. On the composition, I think I would have cropped some more of the bottom off the picture, below the leaf on which the butterfly is perching. Anyway, good work, thanks.
Alan

Hi Pankaj,
This is a beautiful picture with fine lighting and nice colours.
Fined details, good sharpness and the butterfly standout well from the green BG.
Maybe it's a bit too centred but thats a minor nit.
Well done.

Hello Pankaj

Outstanding macro. There are many things impressive, but awesome POV! Very well done!

Much Thanks
Ravi

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1292 W: 104 N: 4592] (20421)
  • [2008-02-01 9:29]

Hello Pankaj, great composition, beautiful subject, great light, very good exposure, thanks !

Mario

Hi Pankaj,

Beautiful compo with great sharpnes, excellent POV and DOF
lovely BG

TFS Thijs

Hello Pankaj, excellent dof, and effect on the leaf with lovely contrast of the darker green colours against the beautiful lighter colours and wonderful markings on the butterfly. Perfect pov tfs Rgds Necip

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  • RP1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 158 W: 1 N: 124] (1900)
  • [2008-02-01 11:06]

Hi Pankaj,
Very nice photo. Beautiful composition and nice colours. The focus and BG is perfect. This photo remember me a photo taken in a similar posture last spring in montréal.

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  • Ena Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 359 W: 61 N: 568] (2327)
  • [2008-02-01 11:07]

Hi Pankaj,
Nice shot!
Good sharpness, composition and framing!
Regards
Ena

You are using a nice new technique which almost sets aside this as a different grouping for the new year. I like the dark background. Very sharp and truly Pankaj work of quality!
Bob

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 925 W: 5 N: 2428] (9111)
  • [2008-02-01 11:32]

Hi Pankaj,i like a lot this way to show the butterfly,delicate and soft atmosphere and perfect sharpness,great work,thanks for share,Luciano

Hi Pankaj, You give us another lovely composition with this image. The butterfly is wonderfully detailed and lit. The leaf forms are a beautiful addition. Well done
Richard

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 737 W: 0 N: 1497] (6754)
  • [2008-02-01 14:11]

Hello Pankaj
Another excellent presentation Beautiful light and colors.The image is sharp and well composed.
TFS Michel

Pankaj,

Fantastic shot,
One of the best I have ever seen,
Love the framing and how you caught it right on the tip of the leaf,
Just great,

fototab

Hi Pankaj,

Nice angle to view beautiful details of this little butterfly's wings.
Great shot!

Ben Lakitan

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  • demeve Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 507 W: 8 N: 1073] (3964)
  • [2008-02-01 22:28]

Hello Pankaj,
it's late and I only have time to mark your photo
Congratulations and well done..

Everton

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1999 W: 6 N: 1951] (13041)
  • [2008-02-02 0:53]

Hola amigo,
Buen trabajo,
detalles y excelente pov...
colores y ambiente.
saludos Pankaj.

Hi Pankaj, fascinating composition with lovely butterfly, excellent sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • fiyo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 924 W: 5 N: 2244] (8260)
  • [2008-02-02 2:05]

Hello Pankaj,
Very nice butterfly close up.I liked POV,sharpness,clear details and framing a lot.

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1583 W: 242 N: 5286] (18629)
  • [2008-02-02 2:57]

Hello Pankaj,
I love the wide crop in this photo.
It really isolates this tiny little butterfly.
The DOF is very good and the focusing spot-on.
Nice colours as well.
This insect is like a gem amongst the green surroundings.
Well done,
Joe

Great job on this little guy Pankaj.
Perfect exposure and colors, and the b-fly stands out very well from the BG here..Very good DOF and detail, a beautiful work :)
Howard

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  • dejo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 354 W: 51 N: 475] (2048)
  • [2008-02-02 3:41]

Hi Pankaj,
great picture, this lovely butterfly beautiflly stands out in the image, nice light and details,
Dejan

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2492 W: 132 N: 7090] (22145)
  • [2008-02-02 4:20]

Hello Pankaj,
Excellent capture of the Common Cerulean with good sharpness and lighting. I wondered why you composed it in this way and then I looked more closely at the leaf that the blue is on. The leaf needs to be a part of the composition in its entirity as from this POV it is quite beautiful.
Thanks for sharing this,
Ivan

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2375 W: 164 N: 7131] (22536)
  • [2008-02-02 4:21]

Hello Pankaj,
I love the way this gorgeous little butterfly is held up so nicely by the leaf! A really beautiful composition with the butterfly nicely in focus and sharp details. Nice light and colours too.
Many thanks, Ulla

Encore une très grande réussite,superbe couleurs avec détails extras et bg qui met le tout en valeur.
Bravo
Marie

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2991 W: 148 N: 4435] (14369)
  • [2008-02-02 8:10]

Hi Pankaj.
Pictured scene is amazing at highest range. The plant creates an impressive basis of the picture. Charming butterfly is looked on the leaf perfectly. Its image is perfect illuminated, coloured and detailed. Lights and deep shadows are wonderful. POV and DOF are really great. Bravo. Well done.
Alexei.

Ciao Pankaj,
oggi ci presenti una splendido Lycaenidae.
Molto simile al Leptotes pirithous, che vive nel mio paese.
Lo sfondo scuro esalta ancora di più il bel disegno delle ali.
Grazie,
Marcello

Common but beautiful!
Wonderful perch...like a tiny fairy. :)
Great sharpness and dof is perfect.

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-02-03 17:52]

Hello Pankaj

A lovely capture of this beautiful butterfly.
The details are sharp,and well focused.
Excellent DOF,the butterfly seems to be illuminated by a spot light.
Nicely done as usual.
TFS

Rob

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  • deud Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 491 W: 2 N: 459] (2079)
  • [2008-02-03 22:51]

great composition, pov. excellent dof and colors. very well done. tfs

Hello Pankaj.

Excellent picture, nice composition and colors´.

Regards.
Jose Luis.

Hello Pankaj,

This is very small butterfly and you have managed the sharpness and details really well. Perching on that leaf making this a view to appreciate against the contrasting green background. I like it and well done.

Regards,
Jusni

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