Nemoptera Sinuata

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• ristep (22)
• [2005-06-28 20:09]

Thanks for sharing, interesting insect.

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• AdrianW (710)
• [2005-06-28 20:32]

Good shot! I think you've chosen reasonably well, although there's a little overexposure on the flowers the insect itself is well exposed. Focus is spot on, although I think a little more DOF would have been ideal - but obviously you were struggling for light as it was. I might be tempted to try a more radically diagonal composition. Anyway very nicely captured :-D

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• LCannon (3046)
• [2005-06-29 0:22]

Even with the difficulties this photo is lovely, and of such an unusual subject that it makes any problems small. The stark black and white looks lovely with the green and brown background. And I love the frame, I think it works perfectly. I also really like the diagonal presentation, well done. TFS with us!

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• manyee (19698)
• [2005-06-29 0:34]

It IS indeed a very unusual butterfly. I have never seen anything quite like it. Great shot. TFS. : )

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• phlr (2804)
• [2005-06-29 2:28]

Great shot!
I saw this insect in Portugal too and I have some pictures, but not with this quality!
5*!

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• cafecrem (9242)
• [2005-06-29 2:54]

Hi Stephen!
Superb shot. Just wonderful - great colours, superb form!

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• Bell_Tower (36)
• [2005-06-29 4:13]

This is a great shot, I like how it has 'two tails'. very interesting, nice POV also, it seems to lose focus a bit on one of the wings, but is a great shot in all. Another good shot!

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• jagathcham (599)
• [2005-06-29 4:14]

It's crisp clear image of this insect.
Nice compo with tiny little white flowers. It matches very well with white patches of the insect.
Only worry is this messy looking BG.
Well Done.

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• red45 (26809)
• [2005-06-29 4:37]

Breathtaking picture Stephen! Insect is just amazing!

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• lglandon (1314)
• [2005-06-29 5:48]

Stephen,
Very nice shot, DOF could be better (may be increase ISO to 400, reduce speed to 1/60 and you win 2 stop).
Nice composition.
TFS, Laurent

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• sAner (4742)
• [2005-06-29 6:17]

Hello Stephen,

This is just a beautiful insect! The long wingtails are amazing. Well exposed and very strong composition. Sharp details. Well done & TFS!

Regards,
Pieter

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• sandpiper2 (11415)
• [2005-06-29 7:21]

What an amazing butterfly, I've never seen one like this before. Hope someone IDs it for you.
Considering your difficulties in the field, I think you've done quite well. Whilst there are some minor technical issues, its a most unusual form and well worth posting.

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• naki (2694)
• [2005-06-29 12:54]

Hi Stephen, very good capture of the Nemoptera. This is not a butterfly but a relative of lacewings and antlions. Nice details and composition.
Well done.

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• carper (8208)
• [2005-06-29 13:33]

very nice one Stephen,
this one is good, the composition is fantastic, I little dof on the unther wing, but I like the good details in this super composition, very good job, with my compliments.
gr. Jaap

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• PDP (11755)
• [2005-06-29 14:35]

Hi Stephen, I'm glad you did post it. It's a great looking insect and I've never seen any members of this order. A little OE on the flowers but that's all. Good shot.

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• liquidsunshine (11488)
• [2005-06-29 18:24]

Great shot Stephen,
Excellent details, colours, sharpness and composition.
DOF and POV are spot on. Excellent capture.
Thanks for posting

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• TAZ (10918)
• [2005-06-30 3:35]

Wow ! Wonderful and interesting composition for this superb insect ! Good pose, POV, colors, DOF and details ! Thanks for sharing Stephen.

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• thistle (9152)
• [2005-06-30 8:18]

Superb shot Stephen!
Really beutiful creature and great shot.
I love the colours and light here.
VERY WELL DONE!

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• extramundi (12692)
• [2005-07-02 13:20]

Nothing wrong with the quality, you forced postprocessing just perfect to offer very nice details, and the subject WORTHS very much posting, thanks Sthephen. Gorgeous insect. Thanks for bringing it with you from Turkey. Regards, Felipe.

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• deud (2121)
• [2005-07-15 3:38]

very nice. great compo. very intresting specimen! seen for the first time. thanks for sharing