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Staphylus ceos


Staphylus ceos
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Copyright: petru damsa (petrudamsa) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 572 W: 77 N: 699] (2450)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2001-09-06
Categories: Insects
Camera: Minolta HT-SI, Minolta AF 35-70, Cokin 58mm close-up +3
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): BUTTERFLIES OF AMERICA [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2005-11-12 8:14
Viewed: 1167
Points: 4
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This is Staphylus ceos, a subtropical butterfly from Hesperidae family. It ranges from Mexico to Southwestern US. The flower it's preparing to have a meal from, belongs to the species Cirsium arizonicum, an endemic thistle with an areal restricted to Arizona.
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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5171 W: 297 N: 4050] (13069)
  • [2005-11-12 8:31]

Hello Petru!
Very nice close up.POV,dark BG,contrast,colors,lighting and composition are wonderful.TFS..:-)

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  • foxy (0)
  • [2005-11-13 6:51]
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Hi,
I like this shot especially the dark BG. Was that taken at night?
The dark BG brings out the main focus so sharp and clear. Very well done.
thanks for sharing.

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