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Skipper.


Skipper.
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Copyright: Luis Leal (Luis52) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1110 W: 5 N: 3457] (12761)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-11-21
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D80, Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro
Exposure: f/13.0, 1/125 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-11-10 15:02
Viewed: 632
Points: 40
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
A skipper is a butterfly of the family Hesperiidae (superfamily Hesperioidea), named after their quick, darting flight habits. There are more than 3500 recognized species of skippers and they occur worldwide,but with the greatest diversity occurring in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Skippers differ in several important ways from the remaining butterflies, which are classified in the superfamily Papilionoidea and the neotropical superfamily Hedyloidea. Collectively, these three groups of butterflies share several characteristics especially in the egg, larval and pupal stage (Ackery et al. 1999). However, skippers have the antennae clubs hooked backward like a crochet hook, whilst butterflies have club-like tips to their antennae and hedylids have feathered or pectinate antennae giving them an even more moth-like appearance than skippers. Skippers also have generally stockier bodies than the other two groups, with stronger wing muscles. Hesperioidea is very likely the sister group of Papilionoidea, and together with Hedyloidea constitute a natural group or clade.

There are about 3500 species of Skippers. They are usually classified in the following subfamilies:

Awls, Awlets and Policemen (Subfamily Coeliadinae, about 75 species)
Grass Skippers (Subfamily Hesperiinae, over 2000 species)
Skipperlings (Subfamily Heteropterinae, about 150 species)
Giant Skippers (Subfamily Megathyminae, about 100 species)
Spread-winged Skippers (Subfamily Pyrginae, about 1000 species)
Firetips (Subfamily Pyrrhopyginae, about 150 species)
Australian Skippers (Subfamily Trapezitinae, about 60 species)


Saludos
Luis52.

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Hola Luis
great macro-shot for beautiful skipper and flower. great timing and sharp focus. BG and colors great as like POV and composition. gracias y saludos amigo
Ahmet

Ulla did a Skipper today....I would not dare compare the two..hers is wonderful as is yours...it just pops right off the page Luis! Mas Cerverza for you tonight my friend!
Bob

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  • nagraj Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 570 W: 94 N: 1198] (4904)
  • [2008-11-10 17:56]

hi luis,
yes, skippers are very cute, you captured this one just like that, beautiful composition and colors. tfs.
nagraj.v

hello luis,
you have used the sigma macro to good advantage here, the sharpness is superb, i loved the shine in the big eyes of the skipper, precise dof and well composed shot,
tfs & regards
pankaj

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 1 N: 5208] (17609)
  • [2008-11-10 19:44]

Hola Luis,
We are neighbors today and its an honor. Outstanding macro image of this skipper. It has Luis quality through out, superbly done my friend.
Rick

Hello Luis

A beautiful tack sharp image of this little skipper.
The focus is spot on.The lighting and colours are excellent.
Very good POV and DOF,the subject really stands out from the OOF BG.
Well done.
TFS

Wolf

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3596 W: 143 N: 5696] (18621)
  • [2008-11-10 22:02]

Hi Luis.
Brilliant picture of an amazing scene. I am impressed with great DOF. All subject is in focus and all details are reproduced precisely. Sharpness of the image is fantastic. Even tiny details are visible perfectly. POV and composition are great too as well as the nice smooth colourful BG. Bravo. Excellent work. TFS.
Alexei.

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  • mariki Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1060 W: 61 N: 2306] (9467)
  • [2008-11-10 23:18]

Hello Luis,

Very nice presentation of this skipper. Good focus and sharpness. Superb light and colours.
Cheers,
Mariki

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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2009 W: 122 N: 2581] (8424)
  • [2008-11-10 23:18]

it's a fine Skipper Luis
very nice in focus, good composition and a very good dof. good quality job here,congratiolation, have a nice day.
regard jaap

Hi Luis

Yes, central American skipper are very difficult to identify.
Nevermind, its a great composition feeding on a beautiful flower.
Excellent sharpness and POV.

Chris

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 4 N: 3262] (14691)
  • [2008-11-11 4:11]

Hello Luis, a Very nice combination and good POV shot. Great details and lovely color. Ganesh

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 924 W: 0 N: 1995] (8957)
  • [2008-11-11 6:34]

Hi Luis
Nice close up .Good POV and lovelu OOF Bg.Colors and light are very good.Excellent sharpness to.
TFS Michel

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2405 W: 63 N: 4227] (13822)
  • [2008-11-11 9:50]

Hola amigo,
It's a crisp sharp, well focused, exposed and composed photo of this skipper taken with a fine POV. Background and colors look so nice. Gracias
Un saludo,
Selen

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1351 W: 0 N: 5494] (16524)
  • [2008-11-11 14:29]

Hi Luis

A lovely shot - great pose with beautiful colour and detail.

JAmes

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  • fiyo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 987 W: 5 N: 2762] (10618)
  • [2008-11-12 3:48]

Hello Luis,
A wonderful macro from you again.Sharpness,details and blur BG is excellent.Well done.TFS

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2001 W: 226 N: 6845] (24727)
  • [2008-11-13 13:14]

Hola Luis,
what a great macro of this Skipper.
The amount of detail here is very impressive.
Nice soft colours.
Great parallel POV.

Well done,
Joe

This reminds me of Ulla's post of a skipper today. I like the isolation of the subject against the soft colorful background. It's a nice capture.


TFS
Evelynn : )

Hola Luis,
UNa bella y pequeñita Hesperidae, fotografiada con total maestría, excelente definición , buena profundidad focal y unos colores bellos. Un lujito
Saludos
Hernán

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2269 W: 10 N: 2650] (15641)
  • [2008-11-29 1:00]

Hola amigo,
selecta captura,
fina macro y definición...
nuchos saludos Luis y familia.

Ciao Luis, elegant skipper on beautiful flower, great macro with excellent details and splendid sharpness, beautiful blurry BG, very well done, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

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