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COMMON GRASS YELLOW


COMMON GRASS YELLOW
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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: 2008-07-06
Categories: Insects
Camera: Sony Cybershot DSC-H2
Exposure: f/3.2, 1/160 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-12-02 0:27
Viewed: 839
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 70
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Today I present this very common butterfly which can be seen in abundance everywhere - the Common Grass Yellow. But I always find them difficult to capture because of their vibrant yellow colour, which always seem to reflect, and also for their swiftness. This day was cloudy and wet and hence I got it sitting still, also the subdued light was perfect for shooting. Shot taken hand held, hope everyone like it.

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The Large or Common Grass Yellow, Eurema hecabe, is a small pierid butterfly species found in Asia. They are found flying close to the ground and are found in open grass and scrub habitats. It is simply known as "the grass yellow" in parts of its range; the general term otherwise refers to the entire genus Eurema.

Upperside: yellow, variable in tint from sulphur to rich lemon-yellow according to locality with a light or heavy rainfall. Fore wing: apex and termen deep black, this colour continued narrowly along the costal margin to base of wing, near which it often becomes diffuse; the inner margin of the black area from costa to vein 4 very oblique and irregular, between veins 2 and 4 excavate on the inner side, this excavation outwardly rounded between the veins and inwardly toothed on vein 3; below vein 2 the black area is suddenly dilated into a square spot which occupies the whole of the tornal angle; the inner margin of this dilatation is variable, in the typical form slightly concave. Hind wing: terminal margin with a narrow black band which is attenuated anteriorly and posteriorly ; dorsal margin broadly paler than the ground-colour.

Underside : yellow, generally a slightly paler shade than that of the upperside, with the following reddish-brown markings. Fore wing: two small spots or specks in basal half of cell and a reniform spot or ring on the discocellulars. Hind wing: a slightly curved subbasal series of three small spots, an irregular slender ring or spot on the discocellulars, followed by a highly irregular, curved, transverse, discal series of spots or specks, some or all of which are often obsolescent. On both fore and hind wings the veins that attain the costal and terminal margins end in minute reddish-brown specks. Antenna greyish yellow, the club black; head, thorax and abdomen yellow, shaded with fuscous scales; beneath: the palpi, thorax and abdomen yellowish white. The sex-mark seen from above appears as a thickening of the basal half of the median vein on the fore wing.

Scientific classification -
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Pieridae
Subfamily: Coliadinae
Genus: Eurema
Species: E. hecabe
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Hi Sumon, today my neighbour:)
Splendid macro capture of this beautiful yellow butterfly in profile with great clarity, amazing colours and details.
TFS and cheers,

Bayram

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2256 W: 10 N: 2618] (15517)
  • [2008-12-02 0:42]

Hola Sumon,
deliciosa captura,
tonos y colores,
buen foco y encuadre,
saludos

I too avoid these butterflies, mainly because of their abundance, Sumon.
You are right in your observation; the yellow colour is dicey and it is difficult to get the right tone. You have done it to perfection in this picture, thanks to the prevailing weather conditions plus your acumen as a nature photographer.
I love the green of the acacia combining so well with the yellow of the butterfly.
Thanks and regards.

Hello Sumon
excellent capture for this beautiful pierid species. masterpiece of yours. using sharpness and focus wonderful. POV, contrast, composition with fern perfect. Thanks for sharing this beauty. best wishes
AHmet

Hi Sumon,
Just beautiful, great colors and details. I like these fellows in flight, flashing their beautiful yellow wings, its joy to watch and also to capture like this. lovely image. tfs.
nagraj.v

Hi Sumon

Stunning shot of this beautiful species.
The details of the pattern are superb, a brilliant effort.
Superb sharpness and composition. the light is as you say, perfect for this bright species. Great DOF.

Chris

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  • crs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 523 W: 0 N: 920] (3543)
  • [2008-12-02 3:25]

Hello Sumon,

The texture of the wings is very well rendered as the image is sharp showing even fine veins. Moreover the pattern can also observed in great details. You have made excelent use of the existing light so that colors are well saturated and vivid.

Thank you for sharing,
Cristian

Hi Sumon!

I hate the word "common". I know its used for the scientific names, but as a nature lover I find it disparaging. How can so beautiful creatures like this one just be common...

You have captured this butterfly in a perfect manner. I also believe that you have avoided the trap of colour adulteration. For me, they look natural.

Kind regards

Markus

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2986 W: 162 N: 929] (2735)
  • [2008-12-02 4:28]

Hello Sumon,
This is a very nice little yellow butterfly nicely posed on the pretty leaves. Details are very sharp and colours beautiful. A fine dark background to.
TFS and best wishes, Ulla

Hola Sumon: casi es un pecado estar tantos días sin visitar tu fabulosa galería.
Uno se queda sin calificativos para evaluar tu trabajo, ya que destaca tanto por el nivel técnico que tiene como por el artístico.
Haces que veamos la vida de una manera sorprendente y tus trabajos son para mi una fuente de inspiración y de alegría !!!
Enhorabuena.
Josep Ignasi.

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1715 W: 0 N: 3896] (15640)
  • [2008-12-02 4:59]

Hello Sumon,
Even if this butterfly is rather common, it is a beauty and like you say, the yellow butterflies are always a challenge for the photographer. In this picture you caught the vibrant yellow color of the wings superbly and the contrast with the green environment is most beautiful.
Thanks so much
Anne

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3802 W: 190 N: 11310] (34871)
  • [2008-12-02 6:24]

Hello Sumon,
A perfect closed-wing macro of a Common Grass Yellow. I can see why you composed it like this: to emphasise the contrast between the dark BG and the wings.
A text-book illustration of a fresh specimen that is a joy to view and thanks for sharing it1
All the best,
Ivan

You are certainly a regimented artist Sumon. I like the simplicity of the frame at the bottom to accompany another wonderful butterfly image...as usual...well done...who could expect more?!
Bob

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1367 W: 56 N: 4680] (16082)
  • [2008-12-02 7:34]

Hello Sumon,
Great sharp focus on this beauty. Good details. The low POV makes this photo very interesting. Excellent DOF and composition.
Regards,
Siggi

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2380 W: 94 N: 5487] (17484)
  • [2008-12-02 8:06]

Hello Sumon,
What a perfection in clear and contrasting colours! The dark BG is splendid. And excellent sharp details. Great POV and DOF.
Regards,
Peter

Hello Sumon,

WOW! What a wondeful shot of this so lovely butterfly! Details are awesome on the wings and you did greatly with the exposition on the yellows here. Green and yellow: an always winner!!! I like also the darker bg enhancing so well the butterfly!

Finally, a lovely picture!!!

TFS

Michel

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2008-12-02 11:29]

Hi Sumon,

Nothing could be more beautiful than these yellow and greens. You got them just right! A wonderful Grass Yellow captured perfectly on the fernlike leaves. Details are magnificent with every vein showing clearly. The unusual composition is exquisite.

Jane

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1126 W: 32 N: 1113] (3440)
  • [2008-12-02 11:55]

Hi Sumon,
Beautiful capture of this butterfly.POV,details and exposure are perfect.
Thanks for posting.

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1381 W: 126 N: 5246] (23469)
  • [2008-12-02 14:15]

Hello Sumon, you surpassed yourself once again! What an impressive sharpness and fine details, the exposure is perfect and you've done a masterful composition, well done!

Mario

hi Sumon,
today this fantastic butterfly lemon yellow with amazing sharpness and texture of the wings...great work my friend!!!
cheers sERGIO

Beautiful Grass Yellow Sumon.
It looks great on that fern.
Goosd colour and sharpness as usual.
Well done.
Cheers
Steve

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  • darwin Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 260 W: 0 N: 403] (1393)
  • [2008-12-02 18:42]

Hi Sumon
Excellent capture with perfect exposure bringing out the lovely color contrast on a dull day.
tfs jon

Hello Sumon

This is absolutely beautiful.
Excellent sharp detail and focus.
I like how the foliage hangs down in the frame,and the butterfly balances it nicely.
The foliage is very beautiful too,and the colours are rich and vibrant.
A real feast for the eyes.
TFS

Wolf

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1351 W: 0 N: 5494] (16522)
  • [2008-12-02 23:20]

Hello Sumon

A wonderful shot - really good detail and clear colours. Great work my friend.

James

Hi Summon,
What a lovely contrast of colours, the butterfly stands out against the green colour of the leaves and nice back ground to compliment with, well done sir.TFS.

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  • fiyo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 987 W: 5 N: 2759] (10600)
  • [2008-12-02 23:45]

Hello Sumon,
Wonderful close up. Details are crisp clear.I liked POV,sharpness,lighting and framing a lot. TFS

Hi Sumon,
A "common" Grass Yellow done uncommonly well :)
Excellent textures, details, DOF, colors, and exposure.
Nice POV and comp..
Howard

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  • Pearl Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 85 W: 25 N: 45] (137)
  • [2008-12-03 7:49]

Hello Sumon,

This is such a lovely picture. The colors are fantastic, nicely presented. The picture is well composed with a fine POV. Excellent sharpness and lighting. Focusing is spot on!. well done. TFS.

Pearl.

Ciao Sumon, beautiful yellow butterfly with fantastic details and splendid sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2001 W: 226 N: 6845] (24727)
  • [2008-12-03 16:08]

Hi Sumon,
a top-class photo of this Common Grass Yellow!
Wonderful colours.
Razor-sharp.
Excellent lighting.

Very well done,
Joe

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2405 W: 63 N: 4226] (13820)
  • [2008-12-03 23:17]

Hi Sumon,
That's a very nice macro. Focus, sharpness, details, lighting, colors, POV, clarity and composition are very good. TFS
All the best,
Selen

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1050 W: 0 N: 162] (866)
  • [2008-12-04 1:07]

Hello Sumon, Razor sharp excellent macro capture of this beauty. Nice details and POV.
TFS and G's,
Mehmet

Hello,

A wonderful picture of this beautiful butterfly. Excellent presentation on the acacia tree. Excellent sharpness. Superb colours.
Cheers,
Mariki

Ciao Sumon,
meravigliosa cattura, una delle più belle immagini di questa bellissima farfalla poste su TN, eccellenti POV e DOF, splendida composizione con il magnifico contrasto di colori del giallo della farfalla con le varie sfumature di verde, super la definizione con una stupenda "texture" delle ali.
TFS.
Maurizio

Hi Sumon
Yellow, sharp and beautiful ;-) Great saturated colors, good contarst nice blured background. I like it very much
Best wishes
Krzysztof

Hello Sumon.

Excellent image, nice composition and colors.
Very good details.

Regards.
Jose Luis.

Hello Sumon,

I like the great details and the superb exposure!
The DoF is spot on isolating the subject well, and the composition has a fine balance...
The colour palette is very attractive, and the silky-crisp details in the butterfly is stunning!

Greetings,
Pablo -

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