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Copyright: Pedro Oliveira (mr_pedro) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 447 W: 212 N: 372] (4644)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-12-02
Categories: Macro
Camera: Nikon D300, Nikon AF-S VR 105 mm Micro 2.8
Exposure: f/16, 1/160 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): maquereau 2, Daily Favorite [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-05-21 13:23
Viewed: 883
Favorites: 5 [view]
Points: 64
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hi,

This shot was taken in the Zoo of Rotterdam. To accentuate the transparent wings I shot the butterfly with a brighter background. To do this, I was using the SB-800 strobe in wireless mode, holding it in my other hand pointed from the side at the orange.

Took this shot already a while ago. At that time I decided to post this one. After giving it another look I liked this one also. Since Dingo pointed out that the first post had some dust spots, I decided to take a look around with the clone tool and see what I could clean up. It was funny how spots kept appearing as there was always another one which stuck out when I cleaned one.

In the WS I posted the "straight from the camera" shot.

Cheers,
Pedro

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Truly amazing! I love this shot.

Congratulation!

Sophie

Careful work on preparation and in P/P.
Sharp and truly well composed, it is a marvellous shot!
TFS
Ciao, Antonella

Really a masterpiece of creativeness and ability by your part, and I'm very surprised for the patience of the insect in the meanwhile...
Wishes by Diana

Most excellent PP work here, Pedro:)
wxcellent details & macro!
David

Hi
wow amazing I like it clear and sharp,, beautiful work
thank you

Seng

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  • Mravka Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 207 W: 0 N: 163] (5682)
  • [2008-05-21 13:47]

Hi pedro,
A great capture here, with soft, warm colours, and unique object. Well done!
regards, biljana

Hola Pedro,

Wonderful picture, the level of detail is incredible, and the background makes it even better.

Good job indeed,

regards

très belle photo macro. félicitation. gilles

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  • Dingo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2743 W: 372 N: 2625] (11952)
  • [2008-05-21 14:03]

I like the position of the butterfly even better than in the first one you posted, Pedro. In fact, from the thumbnail I thought this was a metal model in front of the orange ;o)
Nice PP work, also well done on straightening it. You still left in some white and black spots, but I know you did this on purpose to leave me something to nit-pick about ;o))
TFS

Nice macro!
Very sharp.

Annelies

Hello Pedro :)

Very beautiful close up ! The light is so well managed and colours wonderful for my eyes :o) Perfect sharpness and details. I've had a look at the other one, it's marvellous too with the smal ant ! All my compliments :o)
Greetings from France

Marylou

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  • karith Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1067 W: 80 N: 1175] (7431)
  • [2008-05-21 14:45]

A fine shot and some skillful pp work to bring out its best qualities. The transparency of the wings is a treat to view, especially with the orange in the background. Well done:)

Simply gorgeous and elegant!! You have created a very unique image of this butterfly! BRAVO!! ;)
LuDivine

Señor Pedro: Una foto maravillosa, muchas felicidades

Abrazos
María José

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  • Beger Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3325 W: 789 N: 4436] (19976)
  • [2008-05-21 16:00]

Hi Pedro,
It is well known, the butterflies are attracted by the light. It is the case, here! :)
Excellent setting with a great POV and superb lighting! Very good PP work!
Very pleasant image! Bravo! Annie

Amazing shot, nice sharpen and detail, georgeus shot. congratullations

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  • karl Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 145 W: 43 N: 41] (726)
  • [2008-05-21 16:25]

excelent picture, composition, colours and sharpnes !

Hello Pedro,
wow! GREAT SHOT OF THIS UNUSUAL BUTTERFLY, GOOD SHARPNESS AND FANTASTIC DETAILS, BEAUTIFUL COLORS AND GREAT GOLDEN LIGHT.
ANGELA

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  • kross1 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 567 W: 11 N: 1087] (4376)
  • [2008-05-21 19:31]

Pedro,
An amazing capture. The picture has awesome clarity and detail. Great job with the strobe the light is great. Excellent PP work.
Regards,
Kevin

Excellent work of art. Nice transparent effect,

Pedro

wow te felicito extraordinaria imagen

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  • yasin Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 24 W: 4 N: 21] (99)
  • [2008-05-21 23:58]

Fantastic shot, Pedro!
worth chasing, it's really a masterpiece!
TFS,

Best regards from Indonesia

Bima

Hi Pedro,
Great shot,nice colours and capture,well done.
Regards
TFS

* Piotr *

Hi Pedro
One word - fantastic. I greet Mark

unusual environment, original macro, fine quality and sharpness
a very nice shot :))
regards
jo

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  • S-moon Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 377 W: 90 N: 382] (2373)
  • [2008-05-22 11:11]

AMAZING!! Very beautiful!!
Great job!!

TFS Greetings Simone

A quality macro Pedro. Nice work in 'cleaning it up', good colour and well cropped. TFS,
David

Olá Pedro,

Uma belíssima fotografia, digna dos maiores elogios! Sinceros parabéns (pelo PP também)!
Abraço,

Sergio
:) sexta-feira

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  • tibig Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 657 W: 26 N: 681] (7565)
  • [2008-05-24 11:03]

Good lighting technique, neat shot.
Regards,
Tibi

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  • janneman Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 411 W: 4 N: 158] (1022)
  • [2008-05-24 13:50]

Gewoon prachtig én creatief !
Zeker door zo gebruik te maken van je SB-800.

Groetjes
Jan

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  • kbeall Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 532 W: 109 N: 902] (3580)
  • [2008-06-03 17:13]

Hello Pedro,
Having just visited a butterfly exhibit, I can fully appreciate the beauty of this butterfly with transparent wings. Excellent background, and I like the focus on the legs, giving the wings' transparency an even softer treatment.
All the best,
Karen

This is amazing Pedro. Excellent work.
Dennis
:)

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  • trekks Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2027 W: 147 N: 3408] (13641)
  • [2008-06-07 9:26]

Yes, I find this capture to be very well done. The composition and use of orange for DOF backdrop, flash and crop.

tfs, bill

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  • mistic Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 289 W: 3 N: 95] (2684)
  • [2008-12-21 10:51]

merry christmas pedro

ik vond dit een magnifiek shoot, uw vlender lijk wel an glas gemaakt en zo fragiel dat hij kan breken

mooie photo

Olá Pedro
Grande Macro. As cores estão excelentes e a composição é muito boa.
Parabéns e um abraço de Portugal:)
Sergio

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