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Blue Helen


Blue Helen
Photo Information
Copyright: Jusni Nasirun (jusninasirun) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1089 W: 66 N: 2376] (7662)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-05-09
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D80, Sigma 70-300 F4-5,6 APO DG MACRO
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/15 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Alex99 favorite photos [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-05-08 18:28
Viewed: 575
Points: 54
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hello friends in TN,

This looks like Papilio prexaspes prexaspes (Blue Helen) nicely perched at the tip of a leaf in the shade away from the strong morning sun.

This butterfly is one of the "Swallowtail" species. The species has a wingspan of about 100-110mm and has a white patch on the hindwing.

Thanks for viewing!



EXIF Data
Make NIKON CORPORATION
Model NIKON D80
Software Adobe Photoshop CS4 Windows
Exposure Time sec
F-Stop f/10.0
ISO Speed Ratings 140
Focal Length 240 mm
Date Taken 2009-05-09 09:12
Metering Mode Spot
File Size 225 kb
© jusni nasirun 2009

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Welcome home to a pro! so good to see some quality work...I have been so blank as in not getting anything good...but posting to keep the doggone thing running....you on the other hand can keep it up REAL well. don't be a stranger.
Bob

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2009-05-08 18:47]

Hi Jusni,

A perfect position on the leaf to show off the beautiful shape of this Swallowtail. Excellent colors and details of the wonderful wings and markings. A lovely background and composition.

Jane

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  • zetu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 643 W: 15 N: 1566] (6115)
  • [2009-05-08 21:47]

Hello Jusni
Wonderful capture, I like details and natural colors. Perfect BG too.
Regards
Razvan

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3802 W: 190 N: 11310] (34871)
  • [2009-05-08 22:25]

Hello Jusni,
A superb portrait of this Blue Helen taken from an ideal POV to show the open wings with excellent sharpness and detail. Nice contrast with the leafy BG too.
I guess the early morning or late afternoon is the best time to photograph tropical swallowtails, times when they are basking in the sun like like this.
Thanks and best regards,
Ivan

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1367 W: 56 N: 4680] (16082)
  • [2009-05-08 23:14]

Hello Jusni,
great picture from you. Perfect colours and composition. Very good sharpness and DOF. Thanks
Best regards Siggi

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  • Marx44 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 174 W: 95 N: 599] (2124)
  • [2009-05-08 23:32]

Hi Jusni,
Original shot of this Blue Helen.
I love the POV and selective focusing.
Sharp with good detail.
Excellent DOF.

Well done!
Marx

Very grand and majestic Swallowtail, Jusni.
This is, apparently, a huge butterfly and you have shot it well from the dorsal perspective.
The generally green BG contrasts admirably well with this dark butterfly with a pair of colourful tails.
Thanks and regards.

hi Jusni
her black beauty,perfect capture and photo
TFS
Nasos

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1126 W: 32 N: 1113] (3440)
  • [2009-05-09 3:54]

Hi Jusni,
Beautiful close up of this pretty butterfly.Sharpness,details,colors and clarity are perfect.Have a great weekend!
Thanks for posting..

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3581 W: 143 N: 5669] (18529)
  • [2009-05-09 6:20]

Hi Jusni.
Both butterfly and picture are splendid. Despite the dark colouration you managed to reflect all colour tones of the butterfly perfectly. Even texture of the wings are visible excellently. Shapes and all other charming features of the insect are superb as well as its wingspread and impressive POV. I also like nice natural BG. Bravo. Well done.
Alexei.

Hi Jusni,

A spectacular butterfly, and a tough one to expose properly with the deep black wings combined with the very light spots. Looks like there's just a touch of overexposure on the largest light spots, but not bad. Nice composition too.

John

Ciao Jusni. Stupenda la farfalla e grande esecuzione in buona gestione della luce.

Roberto

JN,
REMARKABLY beautiful.
Warm regards from,
Mario.

Hello Jusni
wow !! what a beautiful butterfly ! and you have taken it with great details and superb colors, nice pose and wunderful composition
Have a nice sunday
Jacqueline

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1338 W: 0 N: 2558] (9021)
  • [2009-05-10 5:55]

Salam Jusni,
lovely helen in superbs clarity.
the beauty is in the blrry Bg added with contrasting blackn the greenish hues.
Love;ly piece.

Regards,
Foozi

What a shot!!
This is simply outstanding, from any perspective!
Very well done, Jusni!
goldy

Ciao Jusni, wonderful butterfly with fantastic colors, splendid sharpness and superb details, very well done, ciao Silvio

Jusni merhaba,yeşil fonda çok güzel bir kelebek fotoğrafı olmuş,ellerine sağlık :)

Hi MF Jusni, perfectly composed and focused macro capture of this pretty b-fly with nice composition.
TFS and cheers,
Bayram

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1971 W: 6 N: 5513] (19621)
  • [2009-05-10 14:28]

Hi Peter,this is really a fantastic spectacle of nature!!!What a great beauty and what a great pic!!The sharpness and the colors are really impressives!!My best compliments,have a nice week,LUCIANO

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2380 W: 94 N: 5487] (17484)
  • [2009-05-11 3:20]

Hello Jusni,
Great photo in an excellent composition. With the wings open you can see the details in the patterns very good. Beautiful clear colours and OOF BG.
Regards,
Peter

hello Jusni

excellent macro photo of this butterfly with fine POV & DOF,
superb focus on it with great sharpness and details,
and i love to see details of the blurred background, TFS

Asbed

Hi Jusni..
Perfect details and very interesting wings....A nice composition.
TFS.
Regards
Leyla

hello Jusni
super sharpness and great details
beautiful colours
nice composition
greeting lou

Hello Jusni,

What a stunningly beautiful butterfly!
Its colours and shape have been carefully captured with excellent sharpness.
Excellent composition with a good dof.

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

Hi Jusni,
A nice capture of this beautiful blue helen swallowtail. Sharp details and a very good composition. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Hi Jusni ,

What a lovely capture of this beautiful butterfly. Very well composed image with sharp and colourful details. Superb composition. I liked it very much.

TFS,
Kedar

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