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Schmetterling


Schmetterling
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Copyright: Tatjana Braun (schnoopie) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 95 W: 0 N: 208] (898)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-08-28
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon 400 D, Canon EF-S55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/50 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-09-16 1:56
Viewed: 620
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 32
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Here is another picture of a Julia Butterfly, taken in the botanical garden in Amsterdam.

Dryas iulia - Text from wikipedia
Dryas iulia, commonly called the Julia Butterfly or Julia Heliconian, is a species of brush-footed butterfly. The sole representative of its genus Dryas, it is native from Brazil to southern Texas and Florida, and in summer can sometimes be found as far north as eastern Nebraska. Over 15 subspecies have been described.
Its wingspan ranges from 82 to 92 mm, and it is colored orange (brighter in male specimens) with black markings; this species is somewhat unpalatable to birds and belongs to the "orange" Batesian mimic complex.
This butterfly is a fast flier and frequents clearings, paths, and margins of forests and woodlands. It feeds on the nectar of flowers, such as lantanas (Lantana) and Shepherd's-needle (Scandix pecten-veneris). Its caterpillars feeds on leaves of passion vines including Passiflora affinis and Yellow Passionflower (P. lutea) in Texas.
The species is popular in butterfly houses because it is long-lived and active throughout the day.


Exif-Info:
ExposureTime - 1/50 seconds
FNumber - 5.60
ExposureProgram - Not defined
ISOSpeedRatings - 400
ShutterSpeedValue - 1/50 seconds
ApertureValue - F 5.60
Flash - Flash not fired, compulsory flash mode
FocalLength - 229 mm

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Tatjana,

This is a very well composed pic. The clarity of the image is excellent. I like the sharpness and detail of the subject. Your DOF, BG and POV are also all well done.
TFS,
Sheriff

Hi,
excellent shot, detailed and sharp. A very origunal butterfly
regards
Ryszard

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1899 W: 36 N: 5579] (18518)
  • [2008-09-16 4:57]

Hi Tatjana,
Another outstanding shot of this beautiful Julia butterfly with such lovely colours and details on its looooong wings. Immaculate sharpness and beautiful lighting and you have captured it in a classic pose. Excellent DOF, POV and composition. Thanks for sharing this fine image.
Sumon

hi tatjana,
beautiful captured image, good composition and details. nice contrast with the background. good presentation too. tfs.
nagraj.v

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 4 N: 3262] (14691)
  • [2008-09-16 6:34]

Hello Tatjana, This is brilliant and superb shot. Great composition and lovely lighting. perfect view. Ganesh

Hi Tatjana
Beautiful perfectly sharp photo. I like verical frame, perfect OOF background and beautiful background color. Nothing to critique
Best wishes
Krzysztof

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2008-09-16 10:11]

Hi Tatjana,

This Julia butterfly is beautiful! Amazing details of the entire butterfly - it is crystal clear. Beautiful colors and shadings of the wings. A lovely pose which is perfect for the vertical composition.

Jane

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2395 W: 94 N: 5542] (17634)
  • [2008-09-16 10:18]

Hello Tatjana,
Whar a wonderful photo! The light is splendid and just on the right places. Excellent clear and contrasting colours. Sharpness and details are fantastic. Perfect composition, OOF BG and POV.
Very beautiful!!!
Regards,
Peter

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  • crs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 523 W: 0 N: 920] (3543)
  • [2008-09-16 11:32]

Hello tatiana,

Your photo is immpressing with it's extreme sharpness. There is an excelent image showing so well the texture of the wings.

Thank you for sharing,
Cristian

Hello Tatjana,
Thanks for your kind critique on my recent butterfly image.
Your butterfly image too is outstanding in every respect.
The details and colours on the lower wings of this large butterfly are very well recorded. I can even see a glimpse of the colours and patterns on its upper wings through a little rent in its wing.
The neutral green BG highlights the subject beautifully.
Keep shooting and all the best.
Ram

Hello Tatjana.
Great capture of this marvellous butterfly!
Excellent colors and contrast
Very good framing and luminosity.
The details and sharpness are very good also.
Well done!
Regards
José Roberto

hello tatjana,
very nice capture of this beautiful butterfly, this image has very good technical qualities, the oof bg looks lovely, the image is sharp and the details are excellent, well composed shot,
keep up the good work,
tfs & regards
pankaj

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2001 W: 226 N: 6845] (24727)
  • [2008-09-17 13:07]

Wonderful photograph Tatjana.
This is IMHO technically perfect!
Very sharp, superb detail, great DOF, brilliant composition, perfect exposure and an excellent blurry BG.

Very well done,
Joe

Hallo Tatjana !
Ich entdecke deine Gallerie für das erste mal, une wow, das sind einige wunderbare Bilder ! Dieses mag ich ganz besonders, wegen den scharfen Details, dis schöne natürlichen Frabe, der dunkle Hintergrund, die Komposition, und auch natürlich weil der Schmätterling so schön ist. Schönes Licht,schöner Kontrast zwischen dem warmen braune Schmätterling une der dunkle Hintergrund.
Schöne Grüsse aus dem Frankreich !
Valerie.

oh wow! amazing details and love those eyes!

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  • GaryT Gold Star Critiquer [C: 102 W: 9 N: 236] (1354)
  • [2009-01-22 13:04]

This is very nice. I like the clean composition and simple background. Good lighting, too. Gary

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3585 W: 143 N: 5672] (18539)
  • [2009-02-17 7:51]

Hi Tatjana.
It is a shame to me. I lost contact with you and your gallery. I do know how it could happen. I have missed whole series of your amazing shots. This one is simply wonderful and outstanding. Both pictured butterfly and surroundings are amazing. Details and sharpness of the butterfly image are stunning and smooth BG is so fine as a main character. Bravo and my kind regards.
Alexei.

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