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Yellow Coster


Yellow Coster
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Copyright: Ram Thakur (ramthakur) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2924 W: 107 N: 7417] (24045)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-08
Categories: Insects
Camera: Sony DSC-P200
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-03-03 6:45
Viewed: 504
Points: 34
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
YELLOW COSTER
Acraea issoria (Hübner, 1819)

Friends, when I posted the first picture of this butterfly in 2006, Peter (Batu) identified it as Yellow Coster.
A bit of research on the net shows that this butterfly found mostly in India and South East Asia is considered to be uncommon.

According to Wikipedia, Yellow Coster belongs to the Acraeinae group under the main family Nymphalidae.
The Nymphalidae is a family of about 5,000 species of butterflies.
These are typically fairly large butterflies, such as the emperor, admirals, tortoiseshells and fritillaries, which have very colourful wings. However, the underwings are dull and often look like dead leaves, or are much paler, which produces a cryptic effect that helps the butterfly disappear in its surroundings.

Here is an abstract from a website in Hong Kong. The text has been slightly edited, mainly on account of linguistic errors.

“A New Butterfly Species in Hong Kong - Acraeidae, Acraea issoria
On 17 August 2002, during butterfly survey at Plover Cove Country Park, an orange butterfly flew slowly across Hui Wing Leung, AFCD country park warden. Experience told him that this species is not common, which initiated him to take several photos on it. Meanwhile, that species was proven to be Acraea issoria, a new record in Hong Kong, which is also the first record in Acraeidae family.
They are medium-sized butterflies having narrow and elongated forewings and the forelegs are much reduced. Most species are brightly decorated with red, orange and yellow. Also, they fly weakly and not far from the ground. Larvae of Acraeidae have six or more rows of branched spines, their pupae are colourful.”

http://www.hknature.net/eng/areas/index5a.html

Thanks for looking and regards to all.
jusninasirun, Argus, soccer, fiyo, Jamesp, matatur, Luis52, goldyrs, uleko, peter_stoeckl has marked this note useful
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Hello Ram. This butterfly shot is pleasing to the eyes. Not only it is colorful with nice pattern on the wings, Tthe sharpness is good and contrasting well against the soothing green in the background. Well done Ram and best regards. Jusni

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2487 W: 132 N: 7075] (22101)
  • [2008-03-03 6:53]

Hello Ram,
I see you are also diving into your archives and coming up with this uncommon Acraeid butterfly was a good move, not only because it is attractive and not often seen on TN, but also because of the high standard of the image, the sharpness and focusing directed to where it matters most. The bokeh green BG is a nice way of setting it off.
Thanks for sharing this beauty,
Ivan

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1580 W: 242 N: 5278] (18595)
  • [2008-03-03 7:04]

A simple but effective shot of this Yellow Coster.
Nice composition and POV.
I like the shallow DOF and the BG is very well blurred.
Great lighting as well.
Well done Ram,

Joe

Ram,
Once again you have a well composed pic with clarity, sharpness, DOF, OOF BG and a good POV.

Keep up the excellent posts.

TFS,
Sheriff

Dear Ramthakur,

Excellent color combination. The contrasting colors coupled with smooth background make this picture very attractive. I wish the stalk on which the Yellow Coaster is resting is a bit diagonal. I had seen this butterfly at Kerala near Kodanad.

Regards,
Murali Santhanam

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  • Dando Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 643 W: 32 N: 790] (3052)
  • [2008-03-03 8:11]

Nice close-up, good colours and detail.

TFS.

Dean.

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  • fiyo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 924 W: 5 N: 2240] (8248)
  • [2008-03-03 8:43]

Very nice shot, very good POV and pose. Sharpness,details and colors are great.
Very well done .TFS..

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1205 W: 0 N: 4610] (13714)
  • [2008-03-03 9:22]

i Ram

A beutiful capture - excellent composition with lovely, vibrant colours and detail.

James

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 921 W: 5 N: 2420] (9081)
  • [2008-03-03 15:45]

Hi Ram,beautifull butterfly ,i like a lot the colours and the perfect sharpness of your pic,great work,thanks for share,Luciano

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1015 W: 5 N: 2758] (10010)
  • [2008-03-03 18:51]

Hola Ram.
Great Maco. Beautiful colors and it is very nice with open wings. Like it Ram.
Excellent work.
Luis52.

Hola Ram,
Abundant or not, this is a fine b.fly specimen captured, as usual, expertly in good focus and rich detail my friend, that OOF monochromatic BG emphasizes the salient characteristics of the b.fly nicely. TFS and cheers...
Mehmet

Thank you, Sir for the very constructive critique..
This is, yet another example of should I say an exemplary shot!!
Very nice POV and the colours are very interesting!
Thanks Sir!
Goldy

Hi Ram,
Beautiful shot! Great colours and very clean background.
Chi

Hi Ram, elegant butterfly with wonderful colors, superb details and excellent sharpness, I like bright blurry BG, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 839 W: 4 N: 2079] (9752)
  • [2008-03-05 23:05]

Ram Sir, A very collection from your archive. I am expected to be in mayur vihar on Sat/Sun. Do you think we can go for a shoot somewhere in Okhla or Sultanpur early morning? Rgds Ganesh

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2369 W: 164 N: 7114] (22494)
  • [2008-03-06 1:27]

Hello Ram,
This butterfly is very beautiful and you've captured it in a fine pose. Great sharp details and beautiful colours. It stands out very nicely against the plain background.
TFS and best wishes, Ulla

Dear Ram,
well lighted, clear and simple composition, very pleasant colours - a nice shot and presentation of the species, indeed. Thank you!
With best regards,
Peter

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