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Both Sexes


Both Sexes
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Copyright: Alan Cassidy (accassidy) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 155 W: 117 N: 514] (1946)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-07-05
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D80, Sigma 180mm f/3.5 Macro EX DG HSM, Digital ISO 200, 72mm UV
Exposure: f/4, 1/125 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-07-10 10:51
Viewed: 349
Points: 14
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Large Skipper, Ochlodes venatus

I made this composite so that it would be possible to compare the male and female together and also to show the different wing positions of the insect at rest.

The top two pictures are of a female and show different aspects of the wing markings in the "spread wing" pose. Those below are of a male, in the same location on the same day, and show the "folded" wing position on the left and the "spread wing" pose again on the right. Note that the quadrate markings are prominent on the females and the brands on the males.

The detailed exif data refers to the top-left image. All were hand-held under bright natural lighting conditions, but have been severely resized to create the collage.
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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2908 W: 34 N: 8623] (32138)
  • [2009-07-10 11:07]

Hi Alan. This has been done very well . It shows us the Large Skipper so well both the male and the female. You have taken all of the four pictures with fine detail and natural colours. Well done TFS.
Nick..

Have a good weekend.

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  • cloud Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 297 W: 71 N: 758] (4689)
  • [2009-07-10 12:24]

Hello Alan,
You showed skipper from every side, It like me. good sharpness and colours.
Regards, Pawel

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2009-07-10 12:43]

Hi Alan,how many time to builth this work....and what a perfect work! We can see all the differents sides of the large skipper,4 pics at the top of quality! My best compliments for the idea and the perfect realisation! Have a nice weekend,Luciano

Hello Alan,
Beautiful composition of both sexes of this Large Skipper. Nice seeing the skipper from different angle.
JC

Hi Alan

Well done, skipper are never easy, always so busy. This is a good idea to show both sexes. Good sharpness and details on all of them.

Chris

Hi Alan,

Four very good shots of the skipper and arranged well. It helps us not so good butterfly spotters a great deal. All shots have fine detail and natural colours. Thanks for the effort and have a nice weekend.

regards Bill.

Hello Alan,
Very interesting collage, with 4 beautiful shots. The collage is very well done, with harmonious tones and light. Best regards,
Catherine

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