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Plain Tiger for Vral


Plain Tiger for Vral
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Copyright: Ram Thakur (ramthakur) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3015 W: 112 N: 8001] (25869)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-06-01
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D200, Sigma 70-300 4-5.6 APO DG MACRO, 58mm UV
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/200 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Dedications at Trek Nature part Four [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-07-10 2:39
Viewed: 465
Points: 54
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I posted a picture of bees a few hours ago in memory of the bees that had visited me in Riyadh in the summer of 2006 and had given me joy as well as some points on TN :).
Now I post my main picture for today -- a Plain Tiger for my friend kv vral who is a talented nature photographer but very modest. Today he posted a wonderful picture of a Striped Tiger -- a close cousin of my subject Plain Tiger.
Plain Tiger is my favourite butterfly. It is a butterfly that I saw occasionally in winters too. However, I am posting its picture after many months, essentially because of the fact that I over-did it last year :-).
I shot this picture during my visit to Okhla Bird Park on June 1. Hope you like it.

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.

DESCRIPTION

The Plain Tiger is a medium sized butterfly with a wingspan of about 7–8 cm. The body is black with many white spots. The wings are tawny the upper side being brighter and richer than the underside. The apical half of the fore wing is black with a white band. The hind wing has 3 black spots around the centre. The hind wing has a thin border of black enclosing a series of semi-circular white spots.

Background color and extent of white on the forewings varies somewhat across the wide range...

The male Plain Tiger is smaller than the female, but more brightly coloured. In addition, male danaines have a number of secondary sexual characteristics. In the case of the Plain Tiger, these are:

The male has a pouch on the hind-wing. This spot is white with a thick black border and bulges slightly. It is a cluster of specialised scent scales used to attract females.
The males possess two brush-like organs which can be pushed out of the tip of the abdomen.

DISTRIBUTION

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.

Source:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danaus_chrysippus
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  • Great 
  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 402 W: 4 N: 1162] (4078)
  • [2008-07-10 2:49]

Hello Ram,
Nice capture of the Common Tiger showing the colours both of the butterfly and the lantana well in a pleasing composition with blurred BG.
TFS and best wishes, Siggi

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  • vral Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 60 W: 1 N: 191] (861)
  • [2008-07-10 3:17]

Hello Sir,

Thanks a lot for your appreciation and inspiring gesture of dedicating this beauty, your favorite, for me.

What a composition and color you've presented here of this Plain tiger.The light and tones remind me of Rembrandt's canvas. DOF and POV are wonderful.

Thanks a lot for sharing.

ram,
very nice and sharp shot of the plain tiger...
nice compo...
nice light and the bg is very smooth..
tfs
rgds

Hi Ram Thakur,

Someone had alread mentioned "Bold & Beatuifull" its the apt title for this too I suppose, I would have really loved little more space all around, evemn thou it macro image, well its my view. TFS.

Ha ha, this one looks familiar Ram

Yes, its the Indian version of the same species I posted a while ago. We call it lesser wanderer, but I think plain tiger is a better name.
I can see subtle differences in the out forewing pattern, but you have to look hard. Great shot anyway my friend. Excellent sharpness as usual and good composition. A beauty by any name.

chris

Hola Ram,
Precioso ejemplar el que nos muestras en una bonita composición de esta bella mariposa. Buena nitidez y riqueza de detalles, con luz, color y fondo agradables. Saludos
José Ramón

A dedication from you,Sir, is something which would mean a lot to anyone, as it would, I'm sure, to your friend,as well!
What i really like about this shot is the lighting, I wonder what you call it technically, but that glow in the shadows you've captured, is simplysuperb!It almost looks like a spotlight, and brigns out the delicate details of this insect very well, indeed!
Goldy

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2543 W: 170 N: 7734] (24475)
  • [2008-07-10 8:17]

Hello Ram,
This butterfly looks a bit worn but your capture is very beautiful! You're really showing old age at its best!! Wonderful sharpness and lovely light and colours. It stands out so nicely against the green background. Very well composed too!
Many thanks, Ulla

Splendida macro, eccellenti POV e composizione con la posa di questa bellissima farfalla sull'esile stelo e BG scuro, ottima definizione dei dettagli, bellissimi i colori. Grazie e complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 415 W: 3 N: 433] (1345)
  • [2008-07-10 8:44]

Hi Ram,
Excellent capture.I liked use of light a lot.POV,colors,BG and composition are also perfect.
Thanks for posting.

Hello Ram sir,
very nice lighting here,great close-up shot of plain tiger having superb details,marvellous colours,perfect sharpness and good bg,
very well done,
tfs

Hi Mr. Ram,
A lovely capture of this beautiful plain tiger. A very good dedication for KV. He does very good butterfly photos with a kit lens. Excellent composition and very good details. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Sincerely
HP

  • Great 
  • Amadeo Gold Star Critiquer [C: 211 W: 0 N: 755] (3323)
  • [2008-07-10 10:03]

Hola Ram, buen macro, una toma nitida, con buen detalle, luz y color. Un saludo

  • Great 
  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2814 W: 75 N: 7958] (26909)
  • [2008-07-10 11:23]

Hello Ram!

This is probably most beautifull Indian specie of butterfly. Good POV with one wing almost invisible and other with full sharpness and colours. BG is nicely blurred, compositon also is very good.

  • Great 
  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2088 W: 9 N: 5854] (22172)
  • [2008-07-10 12:37]

Hello Ram. This is a very fine close up of the beautiful looking butterfly which you have capturedso well with good detail and natural colours.with a good POV/DOF. I like the plain BG. well done TFS.
Nick..

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1815 W: 243 N: 5988] (21340)
  • [2008-07-10 13:55]

Hello Ram,
great macro of this pretty butterfly.
Excellent detail in the wing.
A little dark but the colours are nice and vivid.
Great dedication to Vral :-)

Well done,
Joe

Talk about earth tones, this one is superlative...or is a superlative adjective...or some such. I am oxymoron'ing myself here...Very well done Ram sir! Your quality in imaging is much better than your continuing with writing:-) I have it as a bookmark and check from time to time...in hopes...
Bob

Hello Ram
Excellent shot of this Plain Tiger,
Great focusing,lighting and BG.Welldone.

Regards
Fartash

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1296 W: 0 N: 5056] (15074)
  • [2008-07-10 22:37]

Hi Ram

This has an almostb 3D effect on my screen. Great sharpness and beautiful light. The colour is very natural. Well seen and captured.

James

Excelente iluminación y gran elegancia en las tonalidades. Encuadre casi perfecto.
Saludos: J. Ignasi.

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  • rcrick Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 647 W: 42 N: 1198] (3854)
  • [2008-07-10 23:46]

Dear Ram,

What a beautiful shot of this Plain Tiger, the detail in the wings is just stunning as is the colours, it really stands out well against the OOF background, POV and composition just perfect, a very nice presentation, t.f.s.

All the best Rick :)

Hi Ram, I like a lot this wonderful butterfly with fantastic colors, superb details and splendid blurry BG, excellent sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

  • Great 
  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1082 W: 6 N: 2999] (11116)
  • [2008-07-11 1:29]

Hi Ram,beautifull work as your style,this time i like a lot the dark atmotsphere,very perfect sharpness and colors,thanks a lot for share this beauty,have a nice day,Luciano

Hello Ram,
Excellent photo in beautiful natural light and clear colours. Very sharp details. Great POV, DOF and composition. Very impressive BG.
Regards,
Peter

Hello Ram,
Very nice photo with stunning colour and delicate light
Well done
Albert

Very nice image Ram!
Great quality, I like the low-key exposure against the dark green BG.
Very good detail/DOF, POV, and the colors look excellent :)
Howard

Hi Ram,
Excellent shot.
Wonderful colors, details and composition.
Very well done.
TFS Malgosia

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