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Skipper and spider


Skipper and spider
Photo Information
Copyright: Jusni Nasirun (jusninasirun) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 822 W: 59 N: 1717] (5644)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-07-30
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D80, Sigma 70-300 F4-5,6 APO DG MACRO
Exposure: f/8, 1/200 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-07-30 6:55
Viewed: 373
Points: 34
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hello friends in TN,

I was clearing the rough area around my house with my tractor mower and spotted bunch of skippers flying around.

Although skippers appear to be moths, they are actually a third group that is related to both butterflies and moths. Skippers, like moths and butterflies, are found worldwide. Skippers share characteristics with both moths and butterflies and sometimes have the appearance of being a cross between the two.

SKIPPERS FAQ

What is a skipper?
Skippers are butterfly-like insects of the order Lepidoptera; they have an exoskeleton (like all arthropods and insects), three body parts, six legs, a pair of antennae, compound eyes, a coiled mouthpart (called a proboscis), and wings that are covered with colorful scales.

Are skippers important?
There are about 3,000 different kinds of skipper in the world . Skippers are important as plant pollinators and as food for other animals (birds, mammals, spiders, and other insects).

How do skippers grow?
Skippers have a very special growth pattern. They actually change shape as they go through their life cycle. This change is called metamorphosis. Skippers go through a complete metamorphosis with egg, larva, pupa, and adult stages.

Do skippers have a caterpillar stage?
Yes, in the skipper group they have a larva that is commonly referred to as the caterpillar. Skipper caterpillars are similar to most other types of butterfly and moth caterpillars (slender bodies with a head, thorax and abdomen; three pairs of jointed legs on the thorax and 2 to 5 pairs of jointless "false" legs (called prolegs) on the abdomen). However, the caterpillars of skipper generally have a small thorax and a large head, giving them a distinct "b-g-headed" appearance. Most skipper caterpillars have large appetites and eat large amounts of food as they grow.

Do all skippers look alike?
No, skippers come in many sizes, shapes and colors. The wings of skippers are actually covered with tens of thousands of special wing scales that overlap like shingles on a roof, and each kind of skipper has a different pattern.

Where do skippers live?
Skippers can be found in many types of habitats, but they are most frequently encountered in fields, roadsides and trails, and open forests.

How do skippers and humans get along?
A few species of skipper caterpillars damage crops and pasture grasses. However, they also serve as food for many birds and animals.

Aren't some skippers rare?
Because of people's activities and destruction of skipper habitats, some skippers have become rare, threatened, and endangered.

Thanks for viewing.
p/s: the spider eating the bug, spotted at the bottom by Ivan and Ram :-)


WORK FLOW
Shot JPEG fine
Adjusted White balance, brightness and contrast in Lightroom
Export to ACD- Tweaks with Level and Curves.
Resized, and framed.



EXIF Data
Make NIKON CORPORATION
Model NIKON D80
Software ACD Systems Digital Imaging
Exposure Time 1/200
F-Stop f/8.0
ISO Speed Ratings 100
Focal Length 195 mm
Date Taken 2008-07-30 13:02
Metering Mode Spot
File Size 289 kb
© jusni nasirun 2008
gracious, efsus, marhowie, CeltickRanger, rousettus, maurydv, siggi, jaycee, lousat, Alex99, Juyona, eqshannon, Ken52, ramthakur, Argus has marked this note useful
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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2707 W: 139 N: 7809] (24333)
  • [2008-07-30 7:21]
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Hello Jusni,
The colourful OOF natural BG shows this skipper up well. It is sharp and taken from a fine POV in this well composed image. The little spider below it is a bonus.
Thanks for sharing this beauty,
Ivan

Wow, Jusni! You have got something else too within the frame and you haven't even mentioned it. It looks like a spider enjoying the meal of a green bug!
Of course, the Skipper astride a flower is well captured but it is the double subject content in this picture that makes it special.
Well done and thanks for sharing this exciting image.
Ram

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  • Ken52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 663 W: 98 N: 1260] (4181)
  • [2008-07-30 7:49]

Hi Jusni,
What I like most about this one is the composition. Nice angle and POV. Good exposure on the butterfly and the spider adds interest. TFS.
Ken

Superb notes Jusni, as again you continue on your quest to image all of your countries insects and flora...I was just now telling Ram how well you represent Malaysia! In colour and happenstance that you and I share similar gear. Very nicely done..but those notes...they are priceless..
Bob

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2083 W: 6 N: 2089] (13483)
  • [2008-07-30 8:33]

Hola Jusni,
buenas capturas,
perfecto foco color y encuadre,
saludos

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3139 W: 148 N: 4732] (15289)
  • [2008-07-30 8:38]

Hi Jusni.
You managed to catch two attractive insects at one moment. I also like scene at whole. Set of sharp and blurred fine flowers an smooth green BG are looked perfectly. You have selected DOF excellently. We can see tiny details of the insects and flowers on the FG. BG is nicely smoothed and nice too. My best wishes and TFS.
Alexei.

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1089 W: 6 N: 3022] (11184)
  • [2008-07-30 9:10]

Hi Jusni,today a very nice and interesting couple from your hands!Very excellent pic,i like a lot the warm colors and the perfect details,very interesting note too,thanks for share,have a nice day,Luciano

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1868 W: 8 N: 4851] (15717)
  • [2008-07-30 10:56]

Hi Jusni,

A lot of activity going on on those pretty flowers! You captured the Skipper and the spider perfectly. That little spider sure is muching on something. Great shot with wonderful colors and details. It must be very pretty where you live.

Jane

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 412 W: 9 N: 1195] (4190)
  • [2008-07-30 11:53]

Hello Jusni,
very good close-up of this skipper. Excellent sharpness and nice details presented. Also the colours are brilliant and beautiful.
Best wishes, Siggi

Ciao Jusni,
una doppia bella cattura, bellissima composizione con questo splendido OOF BG verde brillante, buona nitidezza, belli anche gli aspetti grafici della composizione.
Grazie e complimenti.
Maurizio

Salam Jusni,
Today, I saw very similar skipper to yours. Probably only colors similar each other, not conspecific.
Recently, I also saw Thomisid spider camoufled and hunted skipper and ate. You captured both of them together with a great macro-shot. All features great. thanks for sharing. best wishes
Ahmet

Nice colors and good detail Jusni.
I like the added interest of the spider lurking below too :)
Howard

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  • efsus Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 268 W: 17 N: 289] (1584)
  • [2008-07-30 20:31]

Merhaba Jusni,

Bu güzel çiçeğin üzerinde iki farklı böceğin birlikte makrosunu oldukça başarılı bir şekilde kaydetmişsin. Renkler ve kompozisyon için fazla söze gerek kalmamış. Çok güzel bir kare olmuş. Eline sağlık. Yeni karelerde buluşmak üzere. Hoşçakal.

Hüseyin

Abang Jusni,
Looks like you have to carry your camera gear with you when even you are doing your lawn, hehe!
some thing nice might turned up just like this one!
good macro in excellent lighting also in good sharpness, nice colour and details
well done
cheers
Tony

Aunque ligeramente fuera de foco, considero que es un bello conjunto.
Saludos Jusni: Josep Ignasi.

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 988 W: 4 N: 2528] (11735)
  • [2008-07-31 5:13]

Hello jusni, perfect shot with what next situation. Well done and any idea what happened next?Ganesh

hello Jusni

very beautiful image, i love the softness of the composition
and the green colour tones of the background,
fine POV, DOF and framing, excellent sharpness & details, TFS

Asbed

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