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Mating (Ariadne merione)


Mating (Ariadne merione)
Photo Information
Copyright: Goutham Ramesh (goutham_ramesh) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 778 W: 152 N: 2579] (10360)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-07-26
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D 80, Sigma 180 Macro Ex HSM
Exposure: f/8, 1/25 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): GouthamButterflies [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-08-05 10:31
Viewed: 544
Points: 16
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hi all,
This is a mating picture of of Ariadne merione, also known as the Common Castor, which is a is a brownish-orange butterfly with brown lines whose larvae feed almost exclusively on Castor Ricinus communis.This species is found in south-eastern Asia. Their wingspan ranges between 30-35mm. Like others in the Nymphalidae family, their front two legs are small and unused, effectively making them four-legged. These smaller appendages are covered with long hairs, giving them the characteristic brush look.

What i liked in this shot is that you can see both sides of the wings

for more info have a look at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ariadne_merione

Thanks in advance for dropping by

Cheers,
Goutham R
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Hi Goutham,

Great shot
Lovely compo, colors and pose
Excellent DOF and BG

TFS Thijs

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  • nagraj Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 567 W: 94 N: 1194] (4878)
  • [2008-08-05 10:52]
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Hi goutham,
you got them in a wrong time and in not so pleasing situation. otherwise its good to see their romance. could have avoided the colorful patches in the bg. tfs.
nagraj.v

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2912 W: 34 N: 8640] (32202)
  • [2008-08-05 11:59]

Hi Goutham. A nice picture of the pair together. You have taken this with fine detail and rich colours. One showing open wing the other closed . well done TFS.
Nick..

Hi Goutham,
Excellent capture of these mating Common Castors with good POV and composition, good timing, sharp details and nice colours.
TFS
Pekka

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  • batu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1060 W: 290 N: 3952] (13358)
  • [2008-08-05 12:49]

Hello Goutham,
I think, the moment captured is just right. Your picture nicely shows the upperside and
the underside wing pattern of the species concomitantly. Aan admirable sharp picture considering an exposure of 1/25 sec!!!
Best wishes, Peter

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3821 W: 190 N: 11376] (35063)
  • [2008-08-05 13:39]

Hello Goutham,
Excellent capture of a pair of A. merione in copulo taken from a fine POV that shows the uperr and undersides of the wings with fine sharpness and good use of ambient light. The contrast with the BG is also great.
A very nice macro and thanks for sharing it!
Regards,
Ivan

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  • vral Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 64 W: 1 N: 218] (1049)
  • [2008-08-06 3:50]

Hi Goutham,

Very impressive capture with both side views. POV,DOF, Colors and composition are very nice.
thanks for sharing.
vral

Hi Goutham,
Very impressive picture of butterflies mating, we have been seeing coupling of butterflies regularly but this one is different, shows both sides of the butterfly.TFS.

Yes, this is an unusual mating position in which both the butterflies present a different aspect of their wings, Goutham.
Needless to say, you have captured the scenario with precision and eye for details and colours.
TFS and regards.

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