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The other side of the Blue


The other side of the Blue
Photo Information
Copyright: Serge Gagne (sergegagne) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 150 W: 1 N: 136] (401)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-03-09
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon EOS 300D, Canon EF75-300 III USM, Cokin Skylight UV Neutral 58mm
Exposure: f/5.0, 1/125 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-03-12 15:05
Viewed: 1543
Points: 32
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [French]
Some butterflies – as do many birds – have that particular trait of displaying an underwing that is completely different from their upperwing. This is the case of the Blue morpho ( Morpho peleides) shown here. Mario (EOSF1) has also shown this in one of his last postings (here). And you can see what the upperwings look like in my last posting (here). You will undoubtedly agree with me that each of the faces of the wings are beautiful in their own, different way, the ones here being quite exquisite with their patterns, just like a painted cloth. The funny thing, however, is that nobody (albeit experts of course) can say that this butterfly is a Blue morpho just by looking at the underwings, as there is every color but blue there!

EXIF data

Image capture at 3:31 pm under a sunny sky faded through the greenhouse canopy
Exposure mode: Aperture priority
ISO 200
Focal length: 210 mm
Metering mode: Pattern
Use of a monopod


Postprocessing


Levels / Saturation / Contrast
Cropping about 10% on left & right sides
Border and Text
RAW / TIFF / JPEG for Web at TN size
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To cafecrem: Merci, Joannasergegagne 2 03-12 16:02
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Nice one Serge.
Great colours and POV.
But you cut the legs and the face is OOF!!

TFS! nice post.

Bojour Serge!
Tu a fait une photo marvelleuse! C'est superbe!

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  • sAner Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1490 W: 72 N: 1427] (4744)
  • [2005-03-13 3:53]

As Nitzan already wrote; the head & body are oof and the crop is too tight. The colors are very nice. Keep 'em coming! TFS!

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3315 W: 148 N: 6113] (18648)
  • [2005-03-13 4:16]

So this is the blue butterfly Serge - amazing transformation by just turning around! And no blue showing at all on this side. Quite a wonderful shot. Well done.

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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2705 W: 74 N: 8864] (30243)
  • [2005-03-13 4:32]

Patterns on its wing are wonderful. Great colours and quality, nice composition and light. Pity about its head littly out of focus. Very good spotted and captured anyway.

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  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1575 W: 5 N: 2181] (12252)
  • [2005-03-13 6:41]

Bonjour Serge, Très belle macro et un texte très intéressant.

Félicitation et bonne journée.

Composition:****
Technical quality:**
Wow factor:***
Personality:*****

Nice shot Serge, but focus soft on it's face.
TFS.

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  • PDP Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor [C: 2821 W: 344 N: 3779] (11769)
  • [2005-03-13 15:21]

Hi Serge, very nice butterfly. I feel it is a little soft in focus but hte colours and composition are very strong. Well done.

Its a beauty Serge. The patterns on the wings are so nice. The tight crop works for me and the only nit I have is the sharpness of the head. Maybe because of the monopod use? I had exactly the same problem with my butterfly I posted last week. Well done.

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4774 W: 294 N: 4020] (13209)
  • [2005-03-14 11:41]

Very clear shot of the butterfly.Colors,sharpness and BG are wonderful.
TFS...

Beautiful colours but a little soft on focus - still plenty of details on this colourful critter. Nice tight cropping. Nice capture Serge.

Hi Serge
Very nice to have a follow-up and what a beautiful unders side too. lovely colours and patterns, TFS.

Pleasant and showy colors on that wing, with accurate perspective...very well done Serge.

Fantastic wing pattern Serge,
excellent detail, colours (love the ruby red spots), sharpness and clarity.
thanks for posting

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  • AndyB Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1391 W: 32 N: 1350] (3982)
  • [2005-03-17 2:42]

Such an amazing difference between the top and the underwing!
I like the composition and detail,nice vibrant colours though not as vibrant as its other side!
Good work,well done.

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  • Luc Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1873 W: 304 N: 4300] (14729)
  • [2005-03-18 4:54]

Salut Serge. je suis allé voir les Papillons en Liberté ce matin. J'en ai sué un coup. Il fait chaud là-dedans!
De beaux papillons, beaucoup de monde, pas le droit d'utiliser de trépied et pour cause. J'ai pris quelques clichés (92). Pas évident de prendre le Morpho Bleu les ailes ouvertes.

Bonne composition, un peu serrée pour les antennes et les pattes de devant. J'imagine que tu n'as pu faire autrement.
Un très joli résultat.
Je suis triste pour ce qui arrive à Gert.
Prends soin de toi et merci pour cette photo et pour tes souhaits d'anniversaire. J'espère que tu as bien célébré ton xième anniversaire de mariage avec Hélène.

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