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APEFLY


APEFLY
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Copyright: Sumon Sinha (Mana) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1899 W: 36 N: 5578] (18516)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-03-13
Categories: Insects
Camera: Sony Cybershot DSC-H2
Exposure: f/3.2, 1/125 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-06-02 9:53
Viewed: 847
Points: 70
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Continuing with my blue series I present today this tiny beauty. This is a new species for me and I was so excited when I saw it. But in my joy I probably got the technical parameters wrong and the DOF could have been better here. Anyway the morning light was not so good and I did not want to miss it. Shot taken hand held, hope everyone like this.

I have not been around for sometime now, hope everyone remembers me.......

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The Apefly (Spalgis epius) is a small butterfly found in Asia that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family. It gets its name from the supposed resemblance of its caterpillar to the face of an ape.

Male - Upperside: dull brown, slightly darker towards the apex of the fore wing; also a more or less quadrate whitish spot beyond the apex of the cell on the same wing; in some specimens this spot is slightly diffuse. Underside : pale, silky, brownish-white; fore and hind wings crossed by numerous, very slender, short, sinuous, transverse, dark brown strigae which are outwardly slenderly edged with brownish-white of a shade paler than that of the ground-colour; both wings with an anticiliary dark brown line with on the inner side a similar edging. Fore wing, in addition, with an oval white spot beyond the cell. Cilia of both fore and hind wings of the same shade as the ground-colour of the wings. Antenna, head, thorax and abdomen pale brown, club of antennae ochraceous at apex; beneath : the palpi and thorax brownish-grey, abdomen pale brown.


Female - Upperside: slightly paler brown. Fore wing: the cell and apex darker; a white spot similar to that in the male but larger, beyond the apex of the cell; in most specimens extended diffusely outwards and downwards. Hind wing: similar to that of the male. Underside: precisely as in the male.

Scientific classification -
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Superfamily: Papilionoidea
Family: Lycaenidae
Subfamily: Miletinae
Genus: Spalgis
Species: S. epius

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marvelous one Mana,
fansic photo, great quality, good composition, a realy super job here, I like it a lot, have a nice day.
gr. jaap

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2008-06-02 10:20]

Hi Sumon,

How can we forget you????

Perfection once again. A beautiful butterfly with wonderful natural colors and sharp sharp details of the wing markings, face, and antennae. Beautiful greens in the background. I love the fold in the leaf.

Jane

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  • Amadeo Gold Star Critiquer [C: 211 W: 0 N: 755] (3323)
  • [2008-06-02 10:31]

Hola Sumon, muy buen macro, una toma bien compuesta, nitida con buen color y perfectamente iluminada. Un saludo

Hello my buddy Sumon,
How can I miss this sort of quality shot of butterfly always in the best performance in photographing!
great pose with perfection in every corner
well done
compliment
Tony

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 921 W: 0 N: 1985] (8905)
  • [2008-06-02 11:07]

Hi Sumon
Onother beautiful closed up image.Beautiful light and excellent POV.Very sharp image with nice OOF Bg.
TFS Michel

Splendida macro, eccellenti POV e composizione con la foglia ripresa "di taglio" che fa risaltare questa magnifica farfalla con un calibrato OOF, straordinaria nitidezza, meravigliosi i colori e BG. Grazie e complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

Hallo Sumon
I can imagine your excitement when you saw this tiny butterfly. It is really spectacular. You would know better but I cannot find fault in this image, because I do not have the knowledge on the technical side of photography. There are just plenty of beautiful details to admire on this dainty butterfly, but what I find most impressive is the clarity of the huge green eye. The striped paws and the fine patterns on the wings are really something special. Focus, sharpness and overall presentation is in my opinion great. A lovely close-up. Kind regards and thanks for sharing.
Anna

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  • Art_R Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 194 W: 16 N: 618] (2530)
  • [2008-06-02 11:21]

Hi Sumon , this is a really nice close up of this Apefly , great focus details, color and composition. TFS
regards
Art

Hi Sumon, splendid butterfly with fantastic details and great sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2384 W: 94 N: 5493] (17500)
  • [2008-06-02 11:58]

Hello Sumon,
Superb photo. Everything in this shot is great! Excellent quality!
Regards,
Peter

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2907 W: 34 N: 8619] (32124)
  • [2008-06-02 12:18]

Hi Sumon. What an excellent close up of this Butterfly. You have captured it with sharp focusing and fine detail. natural looking colours. well done TFS.
Nick..

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  • Maite Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1007 W: 64 N: 1266] (5195)
  • [2008-06-02 12:21]

WOW-WOW-WOW!!! Another delicious and superb shot with another little jewel!! How delightful to see it! As for the quality and realization I can add nothing new, it's as perfect as all your pictures! The main reason for a picture to be so delightful, of course.
Thank you very much, dear friend.
Greetings
Maite

PT :)

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  • batu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1059 W: 290 N: 3944] (13334)
  • [2008-06-02 12:52]

Hello Sumon,
this is a first class professional picture of the small Lycaenide butterfly.
Clarity, resolution and sharpness are remarkable. They are at the upper limit of what is possible.
Besides these superlatives, the picture is well composed with respect to geometry, background design, light and colours.
Best wishes, Peter

Hey Sumon,
We sure do remeber you :)
This ones an excellent shot too like all others that you have posted so far. You've made the most of the available light in this case using a fantastic POV at the same time.
Excellent details captured.

TFS
Kirti

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1351 W: 0 N: 5494] (16522)
  • [2008-06-02 14:05]

Hi Sumon

An excellent macro with nice colour and great detail. Well observed and captured.

James

Hi Sumon,
Excellent macro of this beautiful apefly with suberb clarity, wonderfull DOF and POV. TFS my friend!
Cheers,

Bayram

Hello Sumon, wonderful macro of a beautiful butterfly. TFS. Regards, Deniz

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1977 W: 6 N: 5525] (19661)
  • [2008-06-02 16:19]

Hi Sumon,every time a fantastic pic and a beautifull butterfly perfecty taken..Mana,a name,a guarancy! My best compliments,Luciano

Hello Sumon. Excellent detail of the shot catching the blade of this fine leaf. Very well controlled depth and thanks for sharing. You were not away that long and welcome back. Regards. Jusni

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  • clnaef Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 778 W: 67 N: 645] (6814)
  • [2008-06-02 22:50]

Bonjour,
Voilà un papillon qui semble être fait de carton.
Bonne journée.
clnaef

Hello Sumon,

A great sharp picture of this beautiful butterfly. Superb composition. Very good DOF. Excellent light and colours.
Cheers,
Mariki

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1722 W: 0 N: 3901] (15676)
  • [2008-06-03 2:07]

hello Sumon,
Naturally we remember you and your beautiful shots:-). And here you present a new species, which you caught with excellent sharpness. I'm like you, if I see something new or surprising sometimes I forget to set the right pramaters. But anyway in your picture our attention is caught by this marvelllous little Blue.
Have a nice day
Anne

This is another very good shot Sumon, the detail you get on these guys is incredible, and this is no exception to that rule. Your colour is very good, very natural. Your complaint about the depth of field I think is unfounded, this is excellent, providing excellent focus on the insect with good general background coverage. Nice work.

Thanks, John

Excellent macro image Sumon.
This is artfully composed, I like the wing textures I see..
Very good details, sharpness, DOF, POV, and colors :)
Well done!
Howard

You have captured an exotic specimen of the Blues family, Sumon.
I have seen it for the first time and I like it.
This is, as usual, an outstanding image from you.
Thanks for showing us this great picture and warm regards.
Ram

Hi Sumon
Wonderful shot with lovely color tones and superb detail showing fine patterns,texture in the wings
tfs jon

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2989 W: 162 N: 941] (2769)
  • [2008-06-03 6:58]

Helo Sumon,
No worry - we won't forget you but we miss you when you're not here! This is a splendid capture of this lovely little butterfly in a nice pose at the edge of the leaf. Excellent sharpness showing its beautiful pattern and fine colours. Well done!!
TFS and all the best wishes, Ulla

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3808 W: 190 N: 11328] (34927)
  • [2008-06-03 8:57]

Hello Sumon,
The slight OOF part of the abdomen of this Apefly image does not detract from its high quality and beauty. Great POV and composition too to show the wing undersides of this little Lycaenid in the best way.
TFS this beauty,
Ivan

Cada día superándote Sumon. Esta mariposa bien parece una joya antes que un insecto, y es que esos colores son preciosos. En profundidad casi la "metiste" toda. Impresionantes texturas en las alas y como siempre , un gran dominio del encuadre.
Abrazo: J. Ignasi.

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1110 W: 5 N: 3457] (12761)
  • [2008-06-03 14:11]

Hola Sr. Sumon.
Es de admirar la calidad y nitidez de este Macro. La iluminacion es perfecta y la pose de la pequeña Mariposa luce exelentemente.
Saludos Sumon.
Luis52.

Hello Sumon,

As always the most silky-crisp details in the macro work!
A well composed presentation with fine lines, DoF spot on isolates the subject so well...
Amazing 3-D effect, and the colours are very well reproduced!

Greetings,
Pablo -

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2261 W: 10 N: 2629] (15559)
  • [2008-06-04 6:14]

Hola Sumon,
perfecta macro,
maravilloso pov y efectivo foco.
saludos

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-06-05 7:48]

Hello Sumon

The textures are wonderful,showing beautiful markings and patterns.
Excellent use of lighting ,the colours are vibrant.
Wonderful pov and dof.
TFS

Rob

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  • iris Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 469 W: 60 N: 947] (3016)
  • [2008-06-08 21:12]

Hi Sumon,
If i were a designer of clothes i would go looking for exactly these textured and coloured material for my living room furnishings. Isnt this amazing..?i love the details you have presented here...superb exposure and colours in this sharp image of Apefly.Excellent accompanying notes...i wish i could get to see its caterpillar once...
Thanks for sharing

Cheers

Once again a very sharp and beautiful image.
Wonderful butterfly..
TFS Sumon.
Annick

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 1 N: 5208] (17609)
  • [2008-06-10 5:09]

Hello Sumon,
Your amazing camera work, brings out great wing textures and patterns on this lovely species. Your talent for macro work comes shining through once again. Thank you Sumon.
Rick

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