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Sumon, A Blue For You!


Sumon, A Blue For You!
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Copyright: iris'hues ss (iris) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 409 W: 41 N: 784] (2478)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-30
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon SX100 IS
Exposure: f/4, 1/1000 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Dedications at Trek Nature part Four, 'Blues' of the Butterfly World [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-05-30 7:12
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Favorites: 1 [view]
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[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hi friends,

This is inspired by a recent wonderful post by Sumon Sinha of a Gram Blue.
Sumon from India has been another great inspiration for me.

This is for you, Sumon:)

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Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Superfamily: Papilionoidea
Family: Lycaenidae
Genus: Lampides
Species:L. boeticus

The Peablue (Lampides boeticus), or Long-tailed Blue, is a small butterfly found in Europe, Africa, South and Southeast Asia, and Australia that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.These Caterpillars begin life as white toroidal eggs. These are about 0.2 mm. across, laid singly on the flower buds of the foodplant, which can be almost any member of the family FABACEAE.

The eggs hatch into slug-like Caterpillars. They are off-white with a black head.They feed on the the flowers of the foodplant, and grow to a length of 1 cm.They pupate in a flower, so that when the flower dies, shrivels, and falls to the ground, the pupa falls with it. The pupation period can be about a fortnight, or a year, even for Caterpillars that pupated at the same time!

The adults are dimorphic: the males and females being different. The tops of the wings of the males are blue, whereas those of the females are blue with wide dark brown edges. Underneath, they both have a brown and white pattern. They both have a little tail on each hind wing, with a pair of small black eye-spots beside each tail. Presumably, the pair of eye-spots and tails (fake antennae) are useful for confusing predators about which end of the animal is which. The butterflies have a wingspan of about 3 cms.

Males set up small territories which they patrol, fighting off rival males who trespass. If the resident male is removed, another one soon appears take his place and the one territory is used by males year after year.

Thank you Haraparasan for correcting me on the ID


Thanks for looking in
Cheers
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ThreadThread Starter Messages Updated
To haraprasan: Thanks HPiris 1 07-15 06:18
To arfer: Thank you Robiris 1 06-05 22:26
To Mana: My pleasure...:)iris 1 06-05 22:24
To ramthakur: Thank You Sir...iris 1 06-01 06:57
To eqshannon: Hey Bob...coloursiris 1 05-30 22:37
To PaulH: Thank You Paul!iris 1 05-30 22:31
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.Your capture shows how you see as does Sumon as well..My wife and I were going through an Indian bird book which Fartash had sent me...and I see more colours in birds in India than anywhere else...amazing...and I suspect it has to do with how folks in India see colours...and also then how they wear and portray them,. It leads to a fascinating study ongoing with me...a nice dedication for Mr Sumon Sir!
Bob

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2080 W: 6 N: 2088] (13475)
  • [2008-05-30 7:38]

Hola Iris,
hermoso trabajo,
composición, detalles y efectivo foco.
bella dedicatoria,
saludos amigo.

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2707 W: 139 N: 7809] (24333)
  • [2008-05-30 7:42]

Hello Silpa,
A superb macro of a fresh-looking Gram Blue beautifully composed on the flowerswith technical qualities that make it a fine tribute to our friend Sumon, whose postings are a joy to view on TN.
In addition the OOF BG and lighting enhance this portrait of this lycaenid admirably.
TFS this beauty,
Best regards, Ivan

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 565 W: 0 N: 100] (609)
  • [2008-05-30 7:57]

Hi Iris superb macro capture and good dedication to Sumon. TFS.
Greetings, Mehmet

Bellissima e coloratissima composizione, eccellente POV, ottima nitidezza, i colori sono bellissimi e splendenti. Grazie e complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

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  • PaulH Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1058 W: 26 N: 3155] (11345)
  • [2008-05-30 8:08]
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Hi Iris,
an amazing palette of colour here, whata beautiful sight! Excellent sharp detail, spot on exposure and perfect composition, Sumon will be very pleased i am sure. A treat for the eyes my friend.
Paul

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 415 W: 3 N: 433] (1345)
  • [2008-05-30 8:31]

Hi Iris,
Very nice close up.I liked POV,vivid colors,contrast,sharpness and use of light a lot.
Thanks for posting.

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  • Maite Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1003 W: 64 N: 1240] (5074)
  • [2008-05-30 8:52]

What a marvellous shot, Iris!! It's so beautiful and perfectly made! I love the wonderful colors and composition.
Thank you very much for sharing.
Greetings
Maite

Hello Iris,
my best compliment for this wonderful composition of Gram Blue!
good pose of the subject in total sharpness, awesome colouration on both the butterful and flowers also in superb details
a very pleasant and pleasing image indeed
well done
best regards
from MZ, Tony

Hola Iris, muy bonita fotografia, color vivo y atractivo, con buena nitidez y bien iluminadao. Un saludo

Hello Iris,

Good capture from this butterfly.
Shows a lot of details.
Nicely done.

Gert

Wonderful capture.The bright colours created a positive impact on the picture.

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  • dkaved Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 267 W: 18 N: 439] (2032)
  • [2008-05-30 10:40]

Hi Iris,
A wonderful combination of colour.....a real eyecatcher this one!A lovely composition with the butterfly in amongst the flowers, the DOF makes the subject stand out well and I like how the bright light illuminates it.Nice to meet you.
Regards, David

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1312 W: 70 N: 2765] (9171)
  • [2008-05-30 11:37]

Hello Iris,
What a wonderful clear saturated colours in this photo. Excellent sharpness, POV and DOF. Great composition.
Regards,
Peter

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1862 W: 8 N: 4832] (15655)
  • [2008-05-30 12:01]

Hi Iris,

This is beautiful and a wonderful tribute to Sumon who is an inspiration to all of us. You have the most colorful flowers, butterflies and birds in your country. You captured this Gram Blue so very well with wonderful colors and details. Lovely composition with the pretty flowers.

Jane

Hi Iris, lovely butterfly in a splendid composition with fantastic colors, superb details and splendid sharpness, very well done, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

Hello Iris,

Beautiful composition. These flowers form a sublime decor for this butterfly. Very good sharpness and wonderful colours.
Cheers,
Mariki

Hi Iris superb shot of this beautiful butterfly and flowers. Great colours and composition. Also nice dedication to our joint friend Sumon.
TFS my friend!
Have a nice weekend!
Cheers,

Bayram

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1082 W: 6 N: 2999] (11116)
  • [2008-05-31 4:03]

Hi Iris,very very great shot!!Perfect under all corners of view and beautifull butterfly,a great masterwork,thanks for share,Luciano

ELEGANCIA EN LOS COLORES, UN BUEN ENFOQUE Y TRABAJO CON EL ENCUADRE. UNA FOTOGRAFIA MUY LLAMATIVA . BELLO CONJUNTO.
SALUDOS IRIS: JOSEP IGNASI

Hallo Silpha
What a wonderful display of autumn colours you have here in dedication to Sumon (mana) This is truly a colourful and most beautiful image, with rich and warm colours on display. The clarity of the details of both the flower and the butterfly is super. A lovely close up with great focus and great sharpness. I love to look at butterfly images as not one is ever the same. The patterns and colours on each butterflies wings are fascinating and is unique to that specific butterfly. Each one tells a different story and adds to its character. Your presentation and display is great and I especially like the clarity of the big eye. Indeed a beautiful image to appreciate. Thanks for sharing.
Kind regards
Anna

This is a very well captured image of a Gram Blue, Iris.
Spot on focus, very vivid details on the wings and true to life colours.
My compliments to you for marked upward progression in your skills.
Keep shooting and all the best.
Ram

Fabulous shot. Wonderful lighting, perfect color, sharp as a razor. Just amazing!

hello Iris

very very beautiful image of this butterfly, with wonderful
luminosity and colours of the composition, very fine POV, DOF
and framing, great sharpness and details, TFS

Asbed

Hi iris wonderfull shot great contrast very good colours and great sharpness
I really like that beatiy shot
wonderfull
tfs Toba

Hi,

On the road now and just marking.

Thanks

Pekka

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  • Swats Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 37 W: 0 N: 44] (472)
  • [2008-06-01 22:22]

Wow! What a fantastic capture Iris. Fantastic details, colours, composition. Very sharp. Loved it! TFS!

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1760 W: 28 N: 5135] (16816)
  • [2008-06-02 8:10]
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Hi Silpa,
Wonderful shot of this great looking Gram Blue with such lovely colours and details on its wings. Nice pose captured on that gorgeous looking flower and I like the OOF BG which illustrates the habitat well. I feel overjoyed with this kind dedication Silpa - THANK YOU. Excellent POV and composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

* Sorry for being late - actually I was out for a couple of days and on coming back got this pleasant surprise. Thanks again.

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 985 W: 4 N: 2516] (11695)
  • [2008-06-02 9:35]

Hello Superb shot and a nice dedication. Lovely view and sharpness. Clarity at its best. Superb focus. ganesh

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-06-03 10:26]
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Hello Iris

Wonderful clarity and sharpness.
The colours are brilliant.
Excellent lighting,the colours really are vivid.
Very good pov and dof.
TFS

Rob

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1396 W: 117 N: 5169] (22732)
  • [2008-06-04 5:58]

Wow! Incredible shot my friend, the image is stunning of sharpness and good exposure, well done, thanks!

Mario

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1296 W: 0 N: 5056] (15074)
  • [2008-06-04 21:58]

Hi Silpa

A lovely shot - stunning lighting and colours - plus lovely focus.

James

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2543 W: 170 N: 7734] (24475)
  • [2008-06-05 1:56]

Hello Iris,
Lovely capture of this little Blue butterfly on the bright flowers. Beautiful light and fine details and colours. A very nice contrasting background too and well composed.
I like your tribute to Sumon - he's a great butterfly photographer!
Many thanks and kind regards, Ulla

Hello Silpa, the placement of the Gram Blue on this flower is very good, the whole scene is very bright. Your depth of field is excellent providing good sharp visibility of the entire butterfly, and great contrasting colours from this flower, while also providing nicely muted colour in the background. The composition with the butterfly on the right, looking into the left side of the frame, with the large yellow flower works very well.

Thanks,John

hello iris'
great macro-shot of both of very beautiful butterfly and flower. sharp details, focus, POV and composition great as like lighting and coloration. thanks for sharing, have a nice weekend
PS: thanks also for Wshop.

Wowwww, what a great macro shot !!!
Fantastic colours and composition is just splendid, Perfect focus with ideal deeph of field, excellent lighting too,
excellent work,
cheer,
friendly,
Pat

imagespassion.be

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1025 W: 5 N: 2876] (10399)
  • [2008-06-08 20:27]

Hola Iris.
Sin lugar a dudas esta es una verdadera joya en fotografia Iris. Alta nitidez y gran colorido tanto de la bella mariposa asi como de la elegente flor. La pose y los detalles son exelentes, asi como el fondo de la fotografia. El recorte escogido para la presentacion es de muy buen gusto, y la nota que la acompaña es de gran valor.
Gracias por tus comentarios y recibe de mi parte un afectuoso saludo
Luis52.

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3461 W: 145 N: 5911] (17708)
  • [2008-06-09 2:52]

This is a clear and sharp presentation of this pretty Blue butterfly. You show all parts of the butterfly in focus and the flower alsol - well done Iris
Janice

Hello Iris. This is an excellent capture of Gram Blue and the sharpness, detail and color contrast are brilliant. I can see why Sumon is an inspired photographer as this shot matches the top quality post from him. Excellent work well worth the dedication and thanks for sharing. Best regards. Jusni

Sumon can be proud Iris,
good capture here, fine composition fantastic details, very good photojob I like it, have a nice day.
gr. jaap

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2395 W: 61 N: 3930] (12626)
  • [2008-06-10 4:08]

Hello again Iris,
It's a very nice dedication for Sumon.
Clarity, light, colors, focus, sharpness and details are very good. Well done and TFS
Greetings,
Selen

Beautiful shot Iris!
Great frame filling colors, I like the POV & comp..
Very nice DOF, detail, and you handled the bright light well.
The image has sunny look that's most appealing :)
Howard

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  • NinaM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 613 W: 0 N: 1522] (4999)
  • [2008-06-10 16:11]

Hello Iris and congratulation for this amazingly colourful picture, shining with superb light and so joyful! A picture couldn't be more summery than this one and the butterfly is perfectly sharp and happy to be part of it. Thank you!

Francine

Wonderful colour, composition and sharpness. You have really good detail on the butterfly and it fills a good portion of the frame. Well done and TFS.
Cheers
Elizabeth

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  • izler Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1306 W: 79 N: 874] (8350)
  • [2008-06-11 12:47]

hello iris
beautiful species and well close-up
i like composition, POV, colours and details
thanks for sharing
regards
izler

Hi Iris
Amazing colours in this fine composition. Very well captured the butterfly, excellent focus and details
BR, Aires

Hi Silpa

Great composition
Excellent sharpness, I like the POV
Good DOF and OOF background

Chris

Dear Iris,
splendidly well lighted, powerful image of that small butterfly, very sharp details, delightfully rich colours.
A scene that is vibrant with life, beautiful!
Thank you! With best regards,
Peter

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  • Dando Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 641 W: 32 N: 791] (3078)
  • [2008-06-13 6:38]

Beautiful colours, excellent focus and super lighting. First class, excellent photo!!
Best wishes,
Dean.

hi iris,

I am too late but still i couldnt stop myself from writing a critique on this post.

very nice capture and a well deserved score of 98 just short of two and i am glad that i am instrumental in making this century here,

this posts deserves a special place as you got so nice results with a point and shoot camera,

The object posted is my favourite subject the butterfly. nicely composed shot with well saturated colors, sharp details,

a very suitable dediaction to butterfly master from India Mr Sumon Sinha who is the best we have from India.

regards
pankaj

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3138 W: 148 N: 4731] (15287)
  • [2008-07-02 1:21]

Hi Irishues.
I am impressed with all your shots. Is one is great too. First of all it is subject and POV. Crisp sharp flower and butterfly on FG, blurred remote flowers and green vegetations are looked together perfectly. Amazing lights and vibrant colours. Blameless composition. Well done and TFS.
Alexei.

Hi Silpa,
A lovely dedication for Sumon Da. Capture and lighting wise a very good capture. But I am afraid this is not a gram blue but a pea blue (Lampides boeticus). Anyway a lovely capture. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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