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Eurema Hecabe Contubernalis


Eurema Hecabe Contubernalis
Photo Information
Copyright: Foozi Saad (foozi) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 355 W: 0 N: 360] (1453)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-06-27
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D80, Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG macro
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/500 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-08-14 2:47
Viewed: 248
Points: 14
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Eurema hecabe contubernalis (Common Grass Yellow)

The Common Grass Yellow is often referred to as the most abundant butterfly in Malaysia and Singapore. Perhaps the status of Eurema hecabe is overestimated, as, in several catch-and-release surveys in the nature reserves, it has been discovered that the more common species is the Three-Spot Grass Yellow (Eurema blanda snelleni).
The butterfly, with its bright lemon yellow wings with black bordering on the upperside and dark brown markings on the underside, is often very variable, particularly in the underside markings. The female is larger and a paler yellow, with broader black but diffused markings on the uppersides of both wings.
In the specimen photographed, the dark brown marking at the apex of the forewing is rather distinct. However, there are specimens where this marking is very small or even not present.
The Common Grass Yellow feeds on a variety of Leguminosae and amongst its favourites are Albizzia, Cassia and Caesalpinia.
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A wonderful macro capture of a common grass yellow Foozi. TFS.
Cheers,
Bayram

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  • nagraj Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 245 W: 41 N: 559] (2322)
  • [2008-08-14 3:16]

hi foozi,
good effort though the exposure shoud also show bit of the foilage around the grass yellow which i think is very deep in color. tfs.
nagraj.v

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 996 W: 4 N: 2568] (11866)
  • [2008-08-14 3:19]

Hello Foozi, Did you shoot this in the night. The shot is slightly OOF. The BG is very nice against the yellow color. Ganesh

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1106 W: 6 N: 3060] (11310)
  • [2008-08-14 4:05]

Hi Foozi,the yellow in a black background is a great choice! I like a lot this idea and this realisation,just a little oer focus the wings,but the details of face and eyes are fantastics,my best compliments for the note too,have a nice day,Luciano

Salam Foozi,

Beautiful common grass yellow butterfly with dark BG.This shot taken like night time, good contrast and detail.Nice light too.TFS.

regards
mohaimin

bonor,
un tres beau jaune mis en valeur par le format carré et le fond tres sombre...
tres beau
vero

Hello Foozi,

I like the simplicity of the composition, that makes the butterfly stand out so well!
The selective light hits the subject so nicely, making the colours really shine...
A fine macro job with a well chosen DoF!

Greetings,
Pablo -

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1792 W: 29 N: 5218] (17096)
  • [2008-08-19 6:32]

Hi Foozi,
Excellent shot of this bright yellow butterfly with superb details on its wings. The dark BG provides a nice contrast and lets the subject stand out well. The lighting and exposure levels are handled well too. Excellent DOF, POV and composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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