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Copyright: Kaustubh Patwardhan (kaustubh10) Silver Note Writer [C: 9 W: 0 N: 11] (35)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-09-30
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon PowerShot S2IS
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/500 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-03-17 8:50
Viewed: 547
Points: 14
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Buckeye butterfly, identified by its prominent eyespots (2 on the hind wing and one on the upper wing) and the orange bands on the forewing, is one of the common butterflies in North America.

In autumn, Buckeyes migrate south and can be seen in large numbers as they feed in meadows and pastures and roadside weed patches.

Reference: Animal Diversity Web

This one was photographed at Elk Neck State Park, in the small patch of weeds where I also photographed the Monarch caterpillar.
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Hello Kaustubh and welcome on TN!
Very nice title to this "huge-eyed" butterfly :)
I like also details and sharpness (even if depth of field would be a little better in some prats of insect).
Anyway, this is very nice composed photo!
Best greetings from Poland,
Radomir

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1676 W: 24 N: 4885] (15930)
  • [2008-03-17 9:36]
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Hi Kaustubh,
Outstanding close-up shot of this gorgeous looking Buckeye and those eyes' are majestic. Very neat and sharp image with nice colours and perfect lighting. Though the BG looks a bit noisy (which can be taken care of by any software) I like this natural surrounding. Excellent POV and composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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  • Arjun Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 290 W: 3 N: 715] (3322)
  • [2008-03-17 10:01]

lovely picture,nice details too..Composition wise,you could have l;eft some more space along the sides of the b-fly.
tfs

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  • drmw Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 15 W: 0 N: 80] (874)
  • [2008-03-17 12:54]

Hi

Common Buckeye...Junonia coenia.

Well photographed with realistic colours.

Rgds Mike.

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  • tuslaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 200 W: 7 N: 494] (1569)
  • [2008-03-17 19:27]

Kaustubh,
Great photo, very sharp and detailed with wonderful colours. You have composed the shot nicely, I love the big eyespots this butterfly has. A real beauty!!
Ron

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  • JPlumb Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 643 W: 160 N: 894] (2837)
  • [2008-03-17 23:41]

Hello Kaustubh, nice shot of this Buckeye. You found a very good specimen for this shot. Composition is good with room to the front of the butterfly for him to move forward, I'd have preferred if he was pointing up, but you can't turn this one, with the plant stalk positioned the way it is. Colour is very good with good light on the butterfly. The background is just a tad noisy. Overall nice job.

Thanks, John

Magnifica foto muito bem trabalhada e cores atraentes parabéns.
Nilson

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