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jewels in dirt


jewels in dirt
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Copyright: Catalin Josan (methos) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 213 W: 51 N: 281] (1187)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-03-23
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon EOS Rebel XTi, Sigma 70-300 4-5.6 APO DG MACRO
Exposure: f/16, 1/200 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-03-23 13:04
Viewed: 717
Points: 24
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I know there are at least 7 pages of Inachis Io but this is my first one with this camera and the first I have seen this year in Ireland. There are quite a few firsts and this is why it it so special.
I think there is no point in writing info on the species since it is so common on TN.

The picture is a bit cropped to improve the composition and remove unnecessary dirt. I could not decide how it looked better; like this or flipped to the other side. This is how I shot it and I went with this composition.
I have not been able to come up with a decent method of approaching butterflies. I think it relies mainly on luck since I could not replicate results with different methods of approach. However patience and slow movement is a must. I found out there are individuals which are calmer than others and will let you closer. Another factor is approaching them early in the morning while it is still cold and they cannot move so quickly and they will also have spread wings to capture the sun (this is good all around for you).
This one has given me a run for my money since it was a bright sunny day and it had lots of energy.
Thanks for stopping by and putting up with another Io ;)
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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3002 W: 162 N: 991] (2901)
  • [2007-03-23 13:57]
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Hello Catalin,
Well done, I think it is one of the first Peacocks of the year in Europe on TN! We haven't seen them here yet! Your capture is excellent, sharp and the colours are fine. You seem to know all about how to approach butterflies, only one more thing - your dress!
If you have clothes in natural (green/beige) colours you're more likely to succeed!
TFS and best of luck with your butterfly photography! Ulla

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  • mikou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 840 W: 67 N: 1311] (5269)
  • [2007-03-23 15:13]

Hi Catalin.
Very nice shot.I like POV and composition,little tight up,although.Very well saturated colors and pretty details.You're right,to some is very heavy put near.Well done,TFS.
Best greetings Milos.

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  • sgo Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 137 W: 32 N: 239] (718)
  • [2007-03-23 15:22]

Hi Catalin,
This is a very nice and eye-catching picture of an early Peacock, strong with well-saturated and bright colours and excellent details - your description as "jewels in dirt" hits the mark very well. TFS this shot and the vivid note,
With best regards,
Goran

Hi Catalin, lovely butterfly with great colors, beautiful details, very well done, have a nice week end, ciao Silvio

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1899 W: 36 N: 5579] (18518)
  • [2007-03-24 3:05]

Hi Catalin,
Splendid shot. Such bright colours and sharpness. Great POV and lighting. Very nicely composed too. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 4 N: 3262] (14691)
  • [2007-03-24 11:12]

Dear Catalin,
I think the color geat and good posture.Tks for sharing
Ganesh

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  • izler Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 1399 W: 3 N: 30] (506)
  • [2007-03-24 12:05]

hello Catalin
whats a beautiful butterfly. i like its opened and pattern of the wings. furthermore i like composition, point of view, colours and details in your photo
thanks for sharing
regards
izler

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3596 W: 143 N: 5696] (18621)
  • [2007-03-24 13:34]

Hi Catalin.
Your picture of this wonderful butterfly is simply perfect. I like its great vivid colours and excellent composition. The image of butterfly is detailed very well. I like your excellent camera. With this amazing lens you have a mass of opportunities at butterfly photography and other types of wild shooting. This look is definitely better and corresponds with rules of composition. My compliments and TFS.
Alexei.

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  • lgfoto Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 194 W: 13 N: 279] (1536)
  • [2007-03-25 16:36]

Great living colours Catalin.Wonderfull saturation.TFS

Hello Catalin , what a perfect natural colors , very sharp photo , TFS.

Hi Catalin wonderfull capture of that great butterfly, marvelous colors .

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  • pilonm Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 548 W: 90 N: 871] (2919)
  • [2007-03-30 10:11]

Hello Catalin,

Nice picture of this butterfly.. Great pov! You cropped a little bit too much because the right antenna is too near the frame IMHO. I would have zoom out a little bit in order to have the butterfly more in the left lower side of the picture...

TFS,

Michel

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