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Two Beauties


Two Beauties
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Copyright: Janice Dunn (Janice) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3452 W: 144 N: 5895] (17468)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-05-28
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon EOS 300D, Tamron 28-300 XR
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/125 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Butterflies of New Zealand [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2005-05-29 3:52
Viewed: 1145
Points: 30
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Bromeliad: Aechmea gamosepalar
and
Papilio demoleus sthenelus: Lime or Chequered Swallowtail

Bromeliads are very unique, exotic looking plants in a very fascinating family group. They are amazingly adaptable, tough and relatively easy to grow. They come from extremely diversified growing conditions, creating extremely hardy and resilient plants.

This Bromeliad, Aechmea gamosepala, is commonly known as "Lucky Stripes" and is a very beautiful and hardy plant. Aechmea gamosepala produces distinctive blue and pink matchstick type flowers on long spikes which appear late Autumn. Flowers will last until late winter. The soft leaves hide the strong growing and pupping characteristics.

The very striking individual purplish blue flowers protruding from the numerous large pink bracts and being displayed high above the contrasting foliage, last for many weeks, with several flowering periods per year.

The butterfly, Papilio demoleus sthenelus, is also known as Lemon Butterfly, Citrus Butterfly, Lime Swallowtail and Chequered Swallowtail. It is the most common butterfly throughout Sri Lanka and South India, especially in the plains. It is seen on the wing throughout the year in quick and strong flight. It congregates in hundreds in mud puddles with closed wings to drink water. It visits flowers of all citrus, radish, curry leaf etc.

I visited Butterfly Creek in Mangere, Auckland, yesterday, where I saw these plants and many butterflies.
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  • TAZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2385 W: 50 N: 3184] (10918)
  • [2005-05-29 4:03]

Beau papillon bien mis en valeur dans cette composition photographique. Jolies couleurs mais un manque de netteté
Beautiful & interesting.

Very nice macro,the collour is so beautiful.TFS!

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  • Nico Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 209 W: 1 N: 332] (1313)
  • [2005-05-29 4:35]

Truly two beauties. Your title managed to point out the obvious. I never thought of it in this way, either one is fixed on the butterfly, or the flower - on beauty at a time. Thanks for pointing out that there are more beauties in one spot. Crisp and clear. Good color.

Hi Janice

Nice work. Butterfly Creek again... you are lucky. I must get back there. A good place to go in the middle of winter, dry and warm! Keep up the good work. Thanks

Very beautiful and interesting beauties too! I love the contrasting colors of the flower.

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  • PDP Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2964 W: 366 N: 3848] (11755)
  • [2005-05-29 11:15]

Two beauties is correct. Both are gorgeous. The butterfly is a little soft in focus however, I love the colours and it's a very nice composition. Well done Janice.

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  • Luc Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2058 W: 315 N: 4404] (14713)
  • [2005-05-29 22:15]

Hello Janice.
Personal assessment of the photo: very good.
Good visual impact.
Aptness of the photo for the site: excellent.
Personal assessment of the note: complete.
Thank you very much for sharing these two beauties.

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5171 W: 297 N: 4050] (13069)
  • [2005-05-30 2:14]

Hello Janice!
Superb shot.Colors,BG,details,framing and composition are excellent.TFS...:-)

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  • livios Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2306 W: 324 N: 4306] (16856)
  • [2005-05-30 9:42]

Indeed, Janice, two beauties.

Great photo of a great moment.

Very nice composition and colors.

Your note and the photograph are amazing . the green , pink and yellow are a great combination . You cannot go wrong with butterflies . Jim

Hi Janice!
Wonderful close up.Flower is also very interresting for me.Colors,details and framing are perfect.Thanks for sharing.

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  • CTP Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 774 W: 6 N: 1107] (3183)
  • [2005-06-08 18:03]
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Well Captured Bfly Photo Janice.I like the color tone works.TFS
CT

Wonderful colours and a wonderful couple, the flower and the butterfly! Very good picture! A masterpiece!

Janice my sincere congratulations on all the photos on your pages, they are perfect , I am putting you on my favorite page by all means certainly hope to become as good as you.How did you get such a clear photo could you sort of give some pointers please.thanks for sharing such excelent work .

Wonderful colours and a wonderful couple, the flower and the butterfly!
Congratulations!!!!

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