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With a Glimpse of the Morning Sun


With a Glimpse of the Morning Sun
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Copyright: Peter Roos (batu) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1059 W: 290 N: 3944] (13334)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-07-17
Categories: Insects
Camera: Olympus E1, Zuiko Digital 35mm f/3.5-22, Macro
Exposure: f/8, 1/80 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Butterflies of middle America [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-04-15 6:39
Viewed: 1038
Points: 22
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This was one of my first pictures which I took on my journey to Costa Rica in 2006. The morning sun on the first day attracted me to have a look outside and I immediately discovered a butterfly - although very well camouflaged on an old banana leaf.

The picture shows a species of the
- genus Phoebis
- probably: Phoebis argante
- family: Pieridae
Obviously the specimen spent the night resting on the leaf. The wing underside pattern looks quite similar to that of the leaf surface. The morning sun touches some parts of the wings.

- natural light
- ISO 200)
- handheld
- the point of view determined was not optimal, but had to be selected not to disturb the butterfly.

REFERENCES
* D'Abrera B. (1984) Butterflies of South America. - Hill House, Victoria.
* DeVries P.J. (1987) The Butterflies of Costa Rica and their Natural History. Papilionidae, Pieridae, Nymphalidae. - Princeton University Press.
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  • jmp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1740 W: 95 N: 2273] (8411)
  • [2007-04-15 6:47]

Hi Peter,
Outstanding sharpness, colours and light. Background suits really fine with bg.
Regard, José M.

Hi Peter,
Amazing macro shot with sharp details,
Colors and POV are superb,
The informative note is nice,
TFS

Hi Peter,
This is like golden butterfly. Beautiful picture. Markings on wings are clearly seen. Excellent sharpness and exposure. TFS
JC

hi peter ; wow Amazing shot. Superb lighting, colours, focus and sharpness. The POV, DOF and BG are excellent. well eye contact. Very nicely composed and interesting b.fly TFS well done
Best wishes
ridvan

Hi Peter,
Extraordinary image; I like the overall yellowish colour.
Butterfly sharpness is excellent.
TFS
Annick

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  • volkan Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 463 W: 10 N: 2] (1060)
  • [2007-04-15 11:34]

Hi Peter,
Beautiful capture of this butterfly.
Never seen it before.
Nice POV and details.
TFS

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  • clnaef Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 778 W: 67 N: 645] (6814)
  • [2007-04-15 11:48]

Bonjour,
J'apprécie toujours la forme des ailes de ce papillon
Bonne journée.
clnaef

Hi Peter,
As usual , you have made a simple picture look superb, hats off to you, your skill is quite evident in the picture. The sharpness, exposure, colors , details and the POV are excellent. Useful nore too
TFS
Goutham R

Hi Peter,
welch gelbe Schönheit, und diese Schärfe, man kann die Struktur der Flügel so gut erkennen, einfach super, vielen Dank.
Ich habe heute so einen schönen Aurorafalter gesehen, aber er hat sich nicht überreden lassen sich hinzusetzen, schade!
Viele Grüße
Sabine - wishnugaruda

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  • GLEM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 526 W: 87 N: 697] (6115)
  • [2007-04-15 15:56]

salut Peter,
waooo quelle couleur jaune géniale, c'est très plaisant. Excellente netteté, et parfait support.

tfs

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  • Maite Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1007 W: 64 N: 1266] (5195)
  • [2007-04-16 7:42]

Just marvellous in all senses! A perfect mastering of the light to catch finely its yellow color. Astounding sharpness showing the beautiful pattern of its wing. Indeed it could be perfectly camuflaged among the bananas.
My compliments and TFS.
Greetings
Maite

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