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Yellow Pansy


Yellow Pansy
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Copyright: nagaraj veeraswamy (nagraj) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 128 W: 14 N: 196] (865)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-10-25
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D200, Micro-Nikkor 105mm f.4
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/350 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Butterfly Encyclopedia [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-07-03 8:50
Viewed: 433
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 42
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Yellow Pansy Male(Precis hierta hierta (Fabricius). Nymphalidae family.
All Pansies are beautiful butterflies. This yellow pansy I captured just in my own backyard. There use to be some open space with bushes, now an apartment is comingup.
Ok, this is rare image of yellow pansy, read on or look at the image.
I observed this one quite a few times among the bushes but never got a real good chance to capture. These pansies usualy prefer ground level perching on grass or rocks and you don't get a good background (I always look for good BG). One fine morning I found him sunbathing at a lower level and when I approached he flew only to perch on this lantana closing its wings. I made another attempt and positioned myself for a top angle. I had to bend for this closeup and spent next 45 minites shooting. First waited for it to open its wings, then focus, recompose and shoot . Sometimes I had rest my back and again bend to take few more images. I know it may not be possible to get this situation/cooperation again, so I persisted in taking more images, just in case. Finaly this pansy opened its wings to the maximum, that is it has drawn its forewings almost clear from the hindwings, as you can see here. It was a sight to watch, amazing design and colors. Thats the rare thing to see and capture.
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  • eev Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 66 W: 34 N: 55] (678)
  • [2008-07-03 8:56]

Great shot with good sharpness and POV.

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  • PaulH Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 989 W: 23 N: 2761] (10082)
  • [2008-07-03 9:00]

Hi nagaraj,
a great composition here, very good DOF and well exposed too, bright rnough to have some impact but not too much. I love the colours too, well done!
Paul

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1681 W: 8 N: 4318] (14043)
  • [2008-07-03 9:02]

Hi Nagaraj,

Until Sumon posted the Yellow Pansy I had never seen one and now you come up with the same beauty! This is absolutely beautiful - perfect position on the leaf, wonderful colors and superb details. The composition is excellent.

Jane

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 196 W: 2 N: 501] (1904)
  • [2008-07-03 9:04]

Hi Nagaraj,
this is a beautiful macro... very nice POV. it sets the butterfly free from the background. Extreme sharp details and beautiful colors.
Regards Siggi

Ola nagaraj
Bela foto com bons detalhes e luminosidade, a nitidez eta otima e a focalização excelente, a composição desta imagem fcou bem legal.
Parabens
Nilson

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1104 W: 59 N: 2243] (7437)
  • [2008-07-03 11:31]

Hello Ganesh,
It's butterfly time these days. There are so many beauties to admire on TN.
This one also belongs to it. The clear colours, sharpness, details and DOF are very good. Great composition with a very beautiful contrasting BG.
Regards,
Peter

real beauty :))

TFS

T

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  • Art_R Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 190 W: 16 N: 458] (1871)
  • [2008-07-03 14:15]
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Hi Nagaraj , I can certainly appreciate your efforts in taking many photos while you get the chance , it is certain that many butterflies just do not often land with a nice background.

your efforts payed well with a very good image , good colors and sharpness , taken on a good plain with a nice field depth and composition. thanks for sharing
regards
Art

Hi Nagaraj,

Great composition and what a beauty from an butterfly.
Good exposing time.

Gert

Hello Nagaraj
Very nice shot of this Yellow Pansy,
Great focusing,composition and soft lighting.

Regards
Fartash

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  • Ken52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 660 W: 98 N: 1249] (4153)
  • [2008-07-03 20:35]

Exceptional rich, well saturated colors that contrast well and form an interesting pattern. Well captured with perfect exposure and well presented in nice composition. Precise focus shown in antennas. BRAVO!

Hi Nagarj,

Seems to be season for Butterflies and in particular Yellow Pansy? And getting this beauty at your own backyard is bonus. Looks like you have used fill in flash? as i can see shadow on the leaves behind or was it natural lighting? Good one. TFS.

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  • vral Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 55 W: 0 N: 151] (652)
  • [2008-07-03 22:44]

Hi Nagaraj,

Very nice capture of this Yellow Pansy,POV,diagonal Composition and colors are too good. BG is blurred and attractive.

TFS
vral

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  • deud Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 491 W: 2 N: 459] (2079)
  • [2008-07-04 3:00]

very nice. good composition, colors. very well done. tfs

Hi Nagraj,
A nice capture of this yellow pansy. Superb details and a very lovely composition. Very good BG. Thanks a lot for sharing.

What a beautiful photograph.

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  • horia Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2043 W: 212 N: 3651] (12150)
  • [2008-07-07 5:15]
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Hi Nagaraj

A very beautiful close-up on this gorgeous species - the Yellow Pansy.
Your upper POV here is excellent to view all the lovely colors and the irridescence on its wings and the shallow DOF isolates your subject very well from the rest of the surroundings.
Sharp and well exposed, this is a very well taken shot!

Bravo and TFS
Horia

Hi Nagaraj,
The picture is very beautiful with placement of the subject at one end and the diagonal position of the butterfly. I did a small workshop , let me know what you think of it

Hi Nagaraj

You have some great butterfly shots in your gallery. Not sure why I haven't come across your work before now, but I'm here now I guess.
This one is a particularly well pattern species.
Excellent diagonal composition
Good sharpness
Very good DOF and POV
Good background

Chris

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2369 W: 164 N: 7114] (22494)
  • [2008-07-30 8:26]

Hello Nagraj,
What a jewel this is in its bright colours! A butterfly I'd love to see! Great focus and very sharp details. A very fine composition too.
TFS, Ulla

Nice shot. Beautiful composition and bright colours.

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 154 W: 0 N: 123] (661)
  • [2008-08-22 0:19]

Hello Nagraj,
this is a stunning shot of the butterfly. Well positioned in its diagonal posture. Natural and soft rendition.
Nice composition and preservation.

regards,
Foozi

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