The Papilio polymnestor

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• angybone (6950)
• [2008-02-24 19:00]

Breath-taking shot. A glorious butterfly - wonderful colors, great details, wonderful sharpness. A real beauty! :)

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• kebapci (381)
• [2008-02-24 19:16]

Gorgeous really! The silvery shade, the opened up wings, excellent details. All are wonderful

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• Heaven (2021)
• [2008-02-24 22:47]

Hi Pankaj!

I like this picture very much because first the butterfly is marvellous and second it's taken in a very natural environment. This time the background is not blurred as usually and this keeps the natural effect.

Kind regards

Markus

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• Mana (13668)
• [2008-02-24 23:14]

Hi Pankaj,
Outstanding shot of the Blue Mormon and you have captured a fabulous pose. These butterflies are really huge ones and seldom seen sitting quietly hence you have done a commendable job here. Very impressive sharpness and beautiful colours. Excellent POV and composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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• jignasi (6900)
• [2008-02-25 0:02]

Buffff, que maravilla Pankaj, yo quiero tembién visitar vuestros Países , con esa gran riqueza natural. Es una toma impresionante. Conseguiste suficiente profuncidad y el ángulo desde atrás muy efectivo.
Abrazo: J. Ignasi

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• gannu (6406)
• [2008-02-25 0:25]

Pankaj, You have got a very nice archive from your collection. Lovely view. Ganesh

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• boreocypriensis (5538)
• [2008-02-25 0:39]

Hello Pankaj

An another perfect and fabulous shot of this beautiful Papilion species with excelent photographical experience my frien! Greet comp. Superb.
TFS and Regards,

Bayram

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• Argus (18469)
• [2008-02-25 0:59]

Hello Pankaj,
A great capture of a beautiful butterfly!
This Blue Mormon is shown from a fine POV and sharpness that delights our eyes. I can understand that this large beauty must be an impressive sight when seen in the wild.
Thanks for sharing this fine image,
Ivan

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• sandpiper2 (9930)
• [2008-02-25 2:20]

Hi Pankaj

Yes that is a very beautiful specimen, and you've captured him superbly. Great exposure and pose. Good POV and DOF and good sharpness especially with that low shutter speed.
A fantastic posting, TFS.

Chris

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• Nilson (1783)
• [2008-02-25 2:21]

Belissima borboleta de qualidade exelente e com cores atraentes parabéns por esta foto.
Nilson

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• uleko (18098)
• [2008-02-25 3:42]

Hello Pankaj,
What a fabulous capture of this beauty!! I love its pose and the way it is holding its wings here in the glimpse of light. Excellent sharpness too and fine colours. I like the natural background too. Great work!
Many thanks, Ulla

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• joey (14906)
• [2008-02-25 3:59]

It sure looks big!!! :-D
Impressive capture of this giant.
Magnificent colours and lighting.
Superb composition.
Great clarity.
Well done Pankaj,
Joe

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• nkasot (167)
• [2008-02-25 4:32]

Hello Pankaj
Perfect close up capture of this nice butterfly with excelent details, DOV, POV, Sharpnes and lighting. Great!
TFS.

Greetings,
Nazım

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• JoseMiguel (4881)
• [2008-02-25 6:11]

Hi Pankaj,
What a beautiful capture!
This butterfly specie is just gorgeous.
I like a lot your POV and the way it took the best angle to enjoy the wing's patterns.
It's so good the composition and presentation made.
Congratulations and thanks for share.
My best regards,
JM

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• anilnediyara (375)
• [2008-02-25 6:35]

Hi Pankaj,
Beautiful capture of a fine specimen. It is difficult to get them with wings spread out. TFS
Regards
Anil

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• Adanac (12228)
• [2008-02-25 6:43]

Hello Pankaj,
What a magnificent species you have captured superbly for us here. The colors and patterns on this butterfly are truly amazing. Thank you for sharing Pankaj.
Rick

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• marcellr (3498)
• [2008-02-25 7:03]

Ciao Pankaj,
grazie per avere mostrato a noi tutto un vero gioiello fra le farfalle.
La specie è di una bellezza incredibile e tu sei riuscito a trasmetterla tutta con la tua splendida foto.
Ciao,
Marcello

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• John_F_Kennedy (2267)
• [2008-02-25 7:49]

I love this shot with the brilliant colours so much. Very impressive.
Best wishes,
Achim

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• eqshannon (14193)
• [2008-02-25 8:38]

Great lens, great eye...It appears as if you were on top of it...and such a giant butterfly. I hope to see some in this family this year. I will be paying much closer attention. the pond leaves...very intriguing...You make them appear as large grape leaves...very nicely done.
Bob

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• Alex99 (13003)
• [2008-02-25 9:35]

Hi Pankaj.
All is fantastic. Fantastic beautifulness of the butterfly. Great scenery and amazing DOF. Both plans are presented perfectly. I am impressed with colour and details reproduction. Sharpness of the image is ultimate as well as the lighting and exposure. Superb art picture. Bravo.
Alexei.

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• SelenE (12026)
• [2008-02-25 10:34]

Hello Pankaj,
Very nice and well composed capture of this beautiful butterfly with a very good POV. TFS
Best wishes,
Selen

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• Patleboss (5632)
• [2008-02-25 11:31]

Hello Pankaj,
fantastic macro shot of this splendid butterfly, all is perfect on this great picture,
cheer my friend,
Pat

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• Juyona (11810)
• [2008-02-25 13:38]

Hola Pamkaj,
preciosa macro,
bella mariposa y espéndido trabajo,
saludos

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• accassidy (896)
• [2008-02-25 14:41]

Hi Pankaj,
Excellent capture of a very striking insect. Splendid colours and definition. Thanks.
Alan

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• lousat (5643)
• [2008-02-25 15:24]

Hi Pankaj,a great artwork,wonderfull light,sharpness and colours,great!!Thanks for share,Luciano

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• Luis52 (8746)
• [2008-02-25 18:04]

Hola Pankaj.
Muy hermosa foto. Un exelente trabajo presentado hoy. Finos detalles de las alas de la mariposa.
Saludos
Luis52.

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• angela926 (1282)
• [2008-02-25 20:29]

Hello Pankaj,
Fantastic close up, superb colors and clarity, nice composition and excellent sharpness.
Angela

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• Silvio2006 (18238)
• [2008-02-26 0:27]

Hi Pankaj, superb elegant butterfly with wonderful details and splendid sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

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• mariki (5017)
• [2008-02-26 0:29]

Hello Pankaj,

Excellent picture of this wonderful butterfly. Great composition, POV, DOF. Superb light and colours.
Cheers,
Mariki

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• keanhoon (1080)
• [2008-02-26 6:58]

Great captured of this papilio, although partly covered by shadow, DOF and composition still are great.
TFS
Best regards,
Kean

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• MMM (5938)
• [2008-02-26 7:23]

Hello Pankaj
Excellent presentation.Godd POV and very sharp image with nice details.Colors and light are beautiful.
TFS Michel

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• jaycee (11174)
• [2008-02-26 7:41]

Hi Pankaj,

This must be one of the most beautiful butterflies of them all. An excellent close-up showing the wonderful colors, the lovely shape, and the pretty markings. It stands out perfectly from the background.

Jane

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• pablominto (15132)
• [2008-02-26 9:21]

Hello Pankaj,
This is a beautiful specimen, and so well captured!
I like the point of view, that exposes the wings very well, great pattern has been captured...
Fine sharpness and a pleasant composition!
Greetings,
Pablo -

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• demeve (3276)
• [2008-02-26 16:53]

Hello Pankaj,
What a beauty! I really like the red patches on the butterfly
great POV and composition.. Well done

Everton

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• Ena (2226)
• [2008-02-27 2:55]

Hello Pankaj,
What a beautiful capture!
Interesting and good POV!
Good sharpness!
TFS
Ena

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• EOSF1 (17921)
• [2008-02-27 4:14]

Hello Pankaj, well done on this really great butterfly shot. Great composition, good pose and a perfect exposure. You really have the eye for those shots, well done, thanks!

Mario

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• jusninasirun (2917)
• [2008-02-27 20:43]

This is really nice Pankaj. Excellent sharpness with good shiny details. The light is pleasing and well perched on that green leaf.

Regards,
Jusni

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• jmp (8380)
• [2008-02-28 12:31]

Hi Pankaj,
A very nice butterfly captured with perfect deatail and the best pov and pose.
TFS, José M.

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• arfer (26379)
• [2008-02-28 20:27]

Hello Pankaj

This is a beautiful butterfly.The clarity is very good.
You have very good focus and sharpness.
The shot is well illuminated with vivid natural colours.
Very well composed in a lovely setting.
TFS

Rob

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• PeterZ (5627)
• [2008-03-02 8:33]

Hello Pankaj,
Back from a short ski holiday this week I was curious at your new photos. Then I saw this beauty. What a fantastic conrasting colours. Great sharp details and a lovely composition.
Regards,
Peter

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• lovenature (3828)
• [2008-03-02 14:20]

Hi Pankaj
Another gorgeous butterfly! Capturing him with his wings open and in his natural environment creates a nice composition. He's a real beauty.
TFS Janice

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• zulfu (259)
• [2008-03-03 13:14]

Hello Pankaj,
Excellent capture. Perfect composition. Great light and natural colours.
Regards,
Mehmet

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• Debz (3277)
• [2008-03-05 9:08]

Hi Pankaj, this is indeed a beautiful Butterfly, stunning markings and shown beautifully in your shot. Perfect pov, great light and detail and sharpnes excellent. Really wonderful work.
tfs
debz

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• saguzar (6147)
• [2008-03-07 14:42]

Hello Pankaj,
Oohhh , what a beautiful insect!, looks like a "peackock" butterfly. Good sharpnes and focal depth. Useful note for me.TFS
Hernán

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• oscarromulus (4235)
• [2008-03-07 15:00]

Pankaj,
A HIGHLY IMPRESSIVE frame.
In all the years I've lived in your MOST BEAUTIFUL homeland I never ever saw such a GRAND PIECE OF ART flying around.
Wish I had.
TFS.
Mario with friendly greetings.

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• ramthakur (20770)
• [2008-05-01 21:25]

Pankaj, I just browsed through your portfolio and came across this gem. My, what a fantastic capture of this phenomenally beautiful butterfly!
I am amazed that such unique species is available to be shot in your state.
Telling you the truth, I haven't seen a wide range of butterfly species in my part of India (including Himachal) since my return home last year. I guess one has to go hunting for them in the wilderness.
The capture is just brilliant in every respect.
What a pity I had missed this beauty earlier!
Regards,
Ram

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• iris (1157)
• [2008-05-13 4:44]

Hi Pankaj ,
A superb post of "Papilio polymnestor" with wonderful details in its open wings. The colours are captured so well and brillaint lighting, contrasts and colours makes this a delightful macro.
TFS & Cheers