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Aggressive butterfly


Aggressive butterfly
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Copyright: Christian Oskamp (crissie78) Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 20 W: 3 N: 70] (387)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-05-04
Categories: Insects
Exposure: f/4.5, 1/340 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-03-02 12:25
Viewed: 2275
Points: 8
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Nessaea obrina - Obrina Olivewing

I took this shot in Surinam. I can tell some of my own experience with this little beautifull coloured fellow. Every time when I passed it ( it was sunbathing next to the path) he or she tried to attack me. When I stand still it returned to this sunbathing-leaf. So every time when I moved a little closer to make this picture it came straight at me! So it took me a while to take this picture!!

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  • limier Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 259 W: 14 N: 235] (1031)
  • [2006-03-02 12:41]

Hi Chris
Lovely photo with beautiful colors
I like the shadow of the butterfly on the leaf and the three different colors of the butterfly.
Nice job. see you

Hi Chris
I like this shot for two particular reasons.
One, the composition is excellent and the colors great.
Two, because of the angle that was taken, and that the definition of the front of the butterfly is not there, is compensated by the shade of the same on the leave.
Congratulations.
TFS!!!!
regards
JC.

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  • phlr Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1241 W: 129 N: 881] (2814)
  • [2006-03-02 15:49]

Very beautiful butterfly!
Peaty the POV do not allow a better view of this beauty.
TFS!

Hi Chris,

that butterfly looks very interesting.
Unbelievable markings with amazingly strong colour signals.
The shadow in front really looks good.
Behaviour well described. That species seems to be a male defending its territory.
I know that behaviour from the European Purple Emperor (Apatura iris).
That one would also chase away large intruders, birds included, sometimes even people.

The very bright light has made contrasts too intense, meaning overexposure on light parts, and shadows too dark.
Maybe some postwork with contrasts could help to bring out more details.

Shooting that picture must have been quite exciting.
Staying cool must have been a hard job in that heat.

Remarkable contribution. Thank you!

Regards,
Peter

P.S.:
There is an unbelievable number of species in that part of the world.
That one belongs to the Nymphalidae family, and I think it is

"Nessaea obrina" - the Obrina Olive Wing.

http://members.cox.net/azbutterflies/Brazil_Leps.html
http://www.neotropicalbutterflies.com/Nymphalids/Olivewings/

Hee Chris, nice shot, beautifull colours and great POV! I'v never seen it when I was in Surinam. I like your note, thanks for sharing, Loes

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