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Common Pierrot (Castalius rosimon)


Common Pierrot (Castalius rosimon)
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Copyright: Goutham Ramesh (goutham_ramesh) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 696 W: 132 N: 2202] (8719)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-06-15
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D 80, Sigma 180 Macro Ex HSM
Exposure: f/9.0, 1/30 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): GouthamButterflies [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-06-15 7:33
Viewed: 400
Points: 36
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hi all,
Today being Sunday our gang from Bangalore visited OMKAR hills and shot some pictures of this tiny gem. This specimen looked very fresh and wings,tails were intact.This is the "Common Pierrot" (Castalius rosimon), which is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.

For more info visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castalius_rosimon

I used my 190db stand and set up the camera about 6 inches from the ground! and further to reduce shake, I used timer to release the shutter.

Hope you ppl will like it.

TFS
Goutham

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Hi Goutham,

Just as I was processing/down loading my picture of same, you have uploaded. Now I do not know if I can upload my picture...no comparison to mine:(
You are slowly mastering Macro, and I am just an Infant :) [not my age tho'].

Hallo Goutham
Time was my biggest enemy lately, and I have lots of catching up to do. A gorgeous image filled with lovely colours and details on the butterfly's wings. Here I can definitely say "Black and white" a sheer delight. I really like how you captured the butterfly in the middle of the frame, and in a pose so close to one’s eye. This way one can observe and appreciate the details of this great looking butterfly even better. The details of this beauty are really smashing and I especially refer to the clarity of the eye, the soft blue spots on the wings and the furry body. Focus, sharpness and framing is great and presented in a most delightful manner. Thanks for sharing.
Kind regards
Anna

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1988 W: 5 N: 5524] (20880)
  • [2008-06-15 9:10]

Hi Goutham. What a fine close up of ths beautiful looking butterfly which you have captured with sharp focusin, which has given fine detail and rich colours. a nice POV/DOF. well done TFS.
Nick..

great sharp close up, TFS Ori

Hi Goutham,
What a beauty !! like you said it looks fresh and you have caught all its glory in this sharp, well lite composition of yours. Great macro, TFS
Regards
Anil

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  • batu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1006 W: 285 N: 3318] (10952)
  • [2008-06-15 9:58]

Hello Goutham,
a first class picture, very precisely focused and with admirable resolution and sharpness.
Composition, light and colours are well balanced.
Appropriate depth of field and background disign let the butterfly szand out clearly.
A very attractive picture!
Best wishes, Peter

Hi Goutham,
Most of the time its the color of the butterfly that makes a photo atractive, but this time its the non-colors that does it for me. The way the butterfly standsout from the rest of the photo is stunning. The amount of details in this photo is amazing and the DOF seems to work just fine.
TFS,
Niek

Well composed, Goutham.
Extraordinary and beautiful butterfly you managed to capture...
TFS
Annick

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1681 W: 242 N: 5550] (19643)
  • [2008-06-15 14:00]

Hello Goutham,
very fine macro!
Exceptional clarity and detail.
Great DOF and focusing.
Really well exposed.

Great work!

Cheers,
Joe

Hi Goutham,

SUPERB shot of this B&W butterfly
Beautifull compo and colors
excellent light, POV, DOF and BG

TFS Thijs

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  • rcrick Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 623 W: 42 N: 1142] (3696)
  • [2008-06-15 20:45]

Hi Goutham,

Simply beautiful my friend, the colours are wonderful, the detail is just superb, framing and composition all perfect, really nice work, all the best,

Cheers Rick :)

Hi Goutham

Brilliant sharp image, especially at 1/30 sec.
Great POV and DOF
A beautiful butterfly and you've captured it beautifully.

Chris

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  • Maite Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 979 W: 64 N: 1189] (4888)
  • [2008-06-16 7:04]

WOW! What a magnificent shot, Goutham! How perfectly you captured this beautiful Pierrot. Splendid details and very good DOF and composition.
Congratulations and thank you very much for sharing.
Greetings
Maite

Hello Goutham,
Very lovely capture, beautiful colors and nice contrast, superb sharpness and depth of field, very nice soft background, excellent details and nice composition and pov, well done,TFS.
Angela

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3029 W: 148 N: 4520] (14595)
  • [2008-06-16 10:23]

Hi Goutham.
Outstanding picture of the fine butterfly. This specimen is so elegant as high quality of reproduction of its beauty. Soft light is amazing as well as back POV, blameless composition, smooth BG. Well done and TFS.
Alexei.

Goutham, Very nice picture. I am yet to learn how you are able to get the depth of field you got on this picture.

- Murali

Hi Goutham,
A Nice Macro work, If the presence of leaf behind the butterfly is not there it would be still more interesting!

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1714 W: 24 N: 4988] (16346)
  • [2008-07-15 14:25]

Hi Goutham,
Outstanding shot of this tiny but beautiful Common Pierrot. Immaculate sharpness and lovely colours on its wings with perfect handling of lighting and exposure levels. I like this natural setting and the pose captured. Excellent DOF, POV and composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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