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Smallest of India (Grass Jewel)


Smallest of India (Grass Jewel)
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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: 2009-01-04
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D 80, Sigma 180 Macro Ex HSM
Exposure: f/9.0, 1/40 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): GouthamButterflies [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-01-11 21:44
Viewed: 639
Points: 26
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hi all,

Today I present you Grass Jewel , The smallest butterfly of India, which is when full-grown a little over a quarter of an inch in length!.
Shooting this was challenge and spotting this was equally challenging as well. These Jewels are so fast and small the moment u take ur eyes of them , they are gone!
Here I tried to present, the butterfly in a back light when it was perched on a grass stalk, i would have liked to shoot it in vertical but had to settle for this as i was too low to the ground. To make the best use of the situation , i've left some directional space for a pleasant composition.

Hope u'll like it.

PS. I missed this deadline , in Dec I completed 3 wonderful and learning years on TN.

TFV,
Goutham R
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Hi Goutham,

A very nice and sharp macro of the butterfly.

Sowmya

A fine back-lighted capture of this tiny b.fly Goutham, its pastel colours are exceptionally nicely reproduced here against a neutral BG from a good POV. TFS indeed my friend! Tried to increase the contrast level in my WS, hope you like it.
Cheers,
Mehmet

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2986 W: 162 N: 929] (2735)
  • [2009-01-12 3:08]

Hello Goutham,
Congratulations on completing 3 years on TN!!
This is a lovely view of this tiny butterfly against the light. Details are very sharp showing the beautiful blue markings. Lovely colours too and a fine soft background. Very nice!
TFS and regards, Ulla

Hi Goutham,

This is fine macro of the smallest butterfly, indeed spotting one itself difficult,putting it in such beautiful frame is another. well done.TFS.[Sorry for delayed comments since was out of station].

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  • iris Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 469 W: 60 N: 947] (3016)
  • [2009-01-12 4:35]

Hi Goutham,
A splendid looking specimen of the grass jewel excellently presented in this horizontal composition.The backlight makes the shot quite a treat to look at.
TFS & Cheers
Silpa

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 4 N: 3262] (14691)
  • [2009-01-12 5:25]

Hello Goutham, nice to see this msg but the composition really strikes me. The lovely BG with the butterfly in the position is superb. Sorry I might have missed many of your pictures as I was travelling to Sabarimala. Hope to catchup with the pictures.

hello goutham,
excellent macro from you, you have captured this butterfly with good detail, the colours are beautiful and the smooth bg looks great, pleasing composition too,
well done,
tfs & regards
pankaj

Namaste Goutham,
this tiny guy is lovely, the light is behind - anyhow we can see the wings so clear and with many details. It's an excellent shot, thanks
Sabine - wishnugaruda

Hi Goutham,
CONGRATULATIONS on completing 3 years here in TN. A nice capture of this beautiful tiny Grass Blue. Superb details and a lovely composition. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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  • crs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 523 W: 0 N: 920] (3543)
  • [2009-01-12 11:13]

Hallo Goutham,

You have chosen a very interesting lighting solution. The colors of insect's wings are very well rendered as the soft light is showin a reachness of color tones. Image has an excelent sharpness showing very well the pattern and texture of the wing of the wings.

Thank you for sharing,
Cristian

Hi Goutham,
I like most of all the backlight here, very nice.
Sharp details with excellent DOF, POV, colors, BG, framing, and tail-up pose.
Very well done,
Howard

Dear Goutham
Superb shot of this Jewel Grass :O) I know what you mean they're really tiny . Great focusing,exposure and BG.Welldone.

Regards
Fartash

Hello Goutham,
Very nice shot of this lovely butterfly, excellent
composition and pov, beautiful colors, good sharpness,
depth of field and clarity, lovely oof background.
Thanks
Angela

Dear Gautham,
Very beautifully you have captured something very unusual. I like the POV, sharpness & details of the smallest butterfly of India. TFS.
Regards-Subhash

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