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Owl Butterfly


Owl Butterfly
Photo Information
Copyright: Mark Robson (macromania) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 681 W: 30 N: 427] (7695)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-09-05
Categories: Daily Life, Nature, Macro, Mood
Camera: Nikon D300, Sigma 105mm EX DG Macro
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/60 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-09-05 8:03
Viewed: 208
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 30
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Owl butterflies, of which there are around 20 different species, are members of the genus Caligo, in the brush-footed butterfly family Nymphalidae. They are found in the rainforests and secondary forests of Mexico, Central and South America.

The common name is derived from the presence of large "eyespots" (ocelli) on the underside of the hindwings. To a human observer of dead butterflies pinned up in a collection, owl butterflies' underwings resemble the head of an owl when the butterfly is held head down. It was speculated that the ocelli are "false eyes" to scare smaller birds that attempt to prey on the butterfly.

There is no evidence that the function of the ocelli is to resemble an owl. The position in which the owl-like appearance occurs is not generally assumed by the butterfly in life. In its resting position, Caligo butterflies settle down with closed wings like most butterflies, showing only one of the eyespots, and do not look owl-like.

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WOW! I've seen one of these before....you'll never guess! I went to the hardware store and bought mulch for my garden. Came home, opened the bag and the moth flew out! it was HUGE!!..as big as my hand! I ran for the camera but it flew away!..This is a super macro Mark! marcro mack..B-)
Linda

Hi Mark
This is terrific - what a wonderful species - have not yet had the pleasure but now I know what I am looking for.
Excellent detail and wonderful macro. I like how the stem is tight up against the left hand side of the pic.
Superb dof and nice composition with good framing
cheers
Linzi

Hi Mark,

wonderful pattern and colours on her wing. a crispy clear and superb sharpness. the blurred BG is no less impressive too.

TFS
regards
Agoes

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  • Beger Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2936 W: 618 N: 3365] (15449)
  • [2008-09-05 9:02]

Hi Mark,
Sorry, I missed several posts from you lately!
This butterfly is fabulous!
What beautiful patterns on the wings. Your macro shows them so clearly!
I like the framing with the stem at the left side and the leaf at the bottom of the image. Very effective composition with excellent green colors harmony!
Bravo! Annie

Hi Mark,
Amazing details, designs, colors and texture of the wings!!
TFS
Regards,
Lurdes

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  • bupga Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 104 W: 2 N: 97] (912)
  • [2008-09-05 9:47]

Well captured Mark, I like the POV with a great depths. Very sharp image and well composed.

tfs.......Buddy

Hey Mark
this is a most beautiful butterfly I ever see in my life :))
Thanks and have a great weekend :))
regards
T

Hi Mark,

Superb detail, the area behind the head is almost like a little painting, the more you look the more you see.

Douglas

Hello Mark,
I say only: perfect.
Great details and sharpness.
Silvia

Hello Mark!
Lovely butterfly and perfect perspective!
Great colours!
Excellent focus!
Best regards!
Lili

Great macro - superb colours and sharp details, especially in the legs and eyes (both in the wing and on the head).
Thanks for sharing
Mark

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  • Jong Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 401 W: 0 N: 243] (2756)
  • [2008-09-05 21:32]

what a beautiful butterfly and composition..very focus and sharp image, wonderful details. the top right park of the wing look like snake. thumps up, Mark

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  • Koala Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 388 W: 19 N: 74] (2694)
  • [2008-09-05 22:57]

Hi Mark!
Very nice shot,very well captured and composed. Colors and details are great.

Have a nice day!

Alexandra

Hi dear friend,
your postings are more than beautiful.
All my congrats for this one too.
Excellent use of light, perfect details and framing.
Have a lovely WE.
Ioana

Hi Mark, another great macro of this extremely beauiful butterfly. Your pov is excellent, giving us very good details of the underwings. Good vertical composition too.
TFS and cheers,
bayram

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