Orange-barred Sulphur

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Orange-barred Sulphur
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Copyright: Chris Chafer (sandpiper2) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1598 W: 107 N: 3336] (10820)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-12-19
Categories: Insects
Camera: Pentax K100D Super, Sigma 70-300 DG Macro, Digital ISO-400, Matin 58mm UV
Exposure: f/16, 1/250 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): My trip to Belize and Costa Rica [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-03-18 2:24
Viewed: 570
Points: 22
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This is an Orange-barred Sulphur (Phoebis philea) from the Pieridae family that we found at Palo Verde on the west coast of Costa Rica. The upperwings of the male have an orange band on them, but of course they rarely open their wings when they resting of feeding on nectar.

The catapillars feed on Cassia sp from the Fabaecae family while the adults feed on nectar from many species. They range from Florida through the Caribbean islands and central America to Brazil. They prefer drier open lowland forests and gardens and have a wingspan of 100mm.
Heaven, Miss_Piggy, mariki, nkasot, SelenE, boreocypriensis, albert, marhowie has marked this note useful
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Hi Chris!

The colour contrasts make this picture an outstanding one. I like the combination of the red and yellow spots very much and I'm also impressed by the richness of the details.

Kind regards

Markus

Hallo Chris
A lovely arrangement of colours on one image. The display of colours are gorgeous and composition perfect. I like the feeling of harmony I experience looking at this image. The yellow butterfly looks great with the red flower, and is a great match. You have shared a very nice shot with excellent composition and framing. A super sharp photo with a great pose. Thanks for sharing.
Enjoy your day.
Anna

Hello Chris,

Great composition with three vivid main colours (red, yellow and green). Very good POV, DOF and sharpness. Excellent light too.
Cheers,
Mariki

Hello Chris
Splendid shot of these beautiful butterfly and flower. Nice composition. TFS. Regards,
Nazım

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2337 W: 59 N: 4094] (13345)
  • [2008-03-18 5:44]

Hi Chris,
Focus, sharpness, colors, light, POV, composition and details look very nice. TFS
Best wishes,
Selen

Wowww... Splendid macro and great composition Chris. I liked especially vivid colurs and THe dark green BG friend. This made the compositon conspicuous. All are perfect as usual my friend. TFS.
Cheers,

Bayram

Hello Chris
Beautiful picture with vivid colours and sharp details
Well done
Albert

Ciao Chris,
ottimo scatto di questo bel Pieridae.
Mi piace molto la saturazione dei colori e il contrasto fra le ali gialle della farfalla ed il rosso acceso del fiore.
Complimenti,
Marcello

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  • lizzie Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 214 W: 0 N: 635] (2843)
  • [2008-03-19 17:18]

Hi chris,

Great vivid colours! The yellow butterfly on the red flower, what a nice strong contrast!
Well done!

Lise

Nice work Chris, the red of the small flower & yellow of the sulphur make a great macro image..
Happy Easter mf,
Howard

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2447 W: 207 N: 2035] (8113)
  • [2008-03-26 9:44]

Hi Chris,
looks like you had a great time in Costa Rica, sure is a great place for wildlife and flora shots.
This capture is stunning, the colors are co vivid and very eye catching. POV, sharpness and composition are great.
TFS..Sky

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