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Doctor advised to eat Only Green!!!
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Copyright: Narayanan Ganesan (gannu) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 729 W: 4 N: 1811] (8608)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-10
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon 350D EOS, 180mm Macro
Exposure: f/8, 1/50 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-05-16 6:15
Viewed: 376
Points: 24
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Friends,

As I mentioned in one of notes, it rains intermittently in Delhi and this butterfly seem to have drenched in the rain and was carring dirt. Probably tired and was on this leaf for a long time. May be "looking for something Green"

The Plain Tiger (Danaus chrysippus) or - outside Asia - African Monarch is a common butterfly which is widespread in Asia and Africa. It belongs to the danaine ("Crows and Tigers") subfamily of the brushfooted butterfly family Nymphalidae.

It is believed to be one of the first butterflies to be used in art. A 3500 year old Egyptian fresco in Luxor features the oldest illustration of this species.

The Plain Tiger can be considered the archetypical danaine of India. Accordingly, this species has been studied with in greater detail than other members of its subfamily occurring in India.

Life history
The Plain Tiger breeds throughout the year in India, except in the Himalayas where it is seasonal. This presumabnly applies in a similar way to the other tropical and subtropical parts of its range too.

Egg
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The female Plain Tiger perches on the upperside of a leaf and, curling its abdomen around the edge, lays an egg on the underside. Only one egg is laid per leaf to avoid overcrowding of the caterpillars. The egg is silvery white, shiny, tall, bullet-shaped with an apical point and ribbed sides.

Distribution
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The range of the Plain Tiger extends from Africa and southern Europe, eastwards via Sri Lanka, India, and Myanmar to China and Sulawesi. It is a very common species.

Scientific Classification
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Superfamily: Papilionoidea
Family: Nymphalidae
Subfamily: Danainae
Tribe: Danaini
Genus: Danaus
Species: D. chrysippus

Technical Description
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Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT
Software: Adobe Photoshop CS3 Windows
Exposure Time: 1/50
F-Stop: f/8.0
ISO Speed Ratings: 200
Focal Length: 180/1 mm
Date Taken: 2008-05-10 14:20
Flash: Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
File Size: 220 kb

Thanks for looking.

Have a nice weekend.
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Hi my dear friend, Ganesh,
Lovely and cute capture of this wonderful butterly. I also love the title:) funny indeed:). TFS.
Take care!
Cheers,

Bayram

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 339 W: 3 N: 371] (1095)
  • [2008-05-16 8:39]

Hi Narayanan,
Beautiful capture.I liked colors and title a lot.
Thanks for posting.

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1223 W: 0 N: 4449] (13290)
  • [2008-05-16 23:24]

Hi Ganesh

Great shot - good framing plus great colour and excellent detail. Well observed and captured.


James

dear ganesan,

the shutter speed of 1/50 is too slow for a handheld shot and that too whn you are using a bulky lens like 180mm macro. i think that due to camers shake the image got blurred here. Its better to take support to make the camera shake free. however the composition is good and the pov is nice but poor sharpness spoils everything for me. your title are always well thought off and this one is full of humour.

I am expecting a lot better from you considering your some of the previous posts where you did excellent work.

regards

pankaj

Hi Ganesh, rains in Italy too:(, fascinating butterfly with splendid colors, great details, very well done, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

Hi Ganesh Ji,
A lovely capture of this beautiful plain tiger closed wings POV. Excellent composition and good details. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Hello Ganesh,

Rain can be a problem everywhere. It certainly upset my plans today!

This is a lovely detailed shot showing the distinctive markings around the head and the body which are repeated around the tips of the wings. Great colours and good, off-centre composition.

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

Excellent shot, Ganesan...Very interesting notes as well!Sorry have been busy!
Cheers!
Goldy

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1687 W: 20 N: 4738] (15476)
  • [2008-05-17 21:16]

Hi Narayanan,
Wonderful subject and setting but the softness in focus makes the image a bit not-your-kind. I agree with Pankaj and henceforth take extra care to not miss an opportunity. Nice colours and lighting here. I like your chosen POV and the superb composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

Hello Ganesan,
Weather sure is acting crazy lately.Atleast you got a chance to see this beautiful butterfly.Poor thing, seems like it didn't get any flowers.Lovely composition.
TFS,
Smitha.
P.S: Thanks for your comments on the Flame throat.:)

Hello Narayanan. Beautiful butterfly in stunning perch. well done and thanks for sharing. Jusni

Hi Nara,the details and the focus are not perfects but the butterfly is very very beutifull and the title too..eheheh...thanks for share this beauty,have a nice day,Luciano

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