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The Postman


The Postman
Photo Information
Copyright: Thomas Bardin (Pentaxian) Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 13 W: 1 N: 50] (304)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-04-13
Categories: Nature
Camera: Pentax K20D, Pentax SMC-A 35-105mm f/3.5 Macro
Exposure: f/5.0, 1/30 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-09-30 15:26
Viewed: 305
Points: 18
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Postman, "Heliconius melpomene" is a poisonous butterfly from neotropical habitats in Central America to Brazil. This butterfly has long antenna, and wings that are black with orange spots. They have a wingspan of 2.5 to 3.25 inches (6 to 8 cm)and have many different colour morphs. The caterpillars eat passion vines (Passiflora). Family: Nymphalidae, genus Heliconius, species H. melpomene.

This image was taken at the Franklin Park Conservatory in Columbus Ohio

Thomas
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Hi Thomas,

I am surpirsed for no points so far. This one is very beautiful shot. Sharp. Well captured.

Good details on the wings. Red color near the body is eye catchy. Beautiful butterfly.

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  • bigil Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 266 W: 37 N: 56] (2091)
  • [2008-09-30 17:45]

Bravo Thomas, superbe photo macro.
Très jolie
Gilles

Hi Thomas,

This is a gorgeous image. The colors of the butterfly are so vivid and clear. It looks like the butterfly was posing for you, it's stance is very bold.

The image is sharp and clear and almost 3-D. Looks like there is a pair of legs missing, probably hiding behind the wings somehow. Beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

Regards,

Cheryl

nice catch, it works even if i suggest to crop out more of the top and the left
regards
jc

very lovely & beautiful colours on the wings. a nice perching position too. one thing makes me wondering....this insect has FOUR legs instead of SIX.
a great macro shot, Thomas. an off-centred would make it more impressive, pal.

TFS
regards
Agoes

Hi Thomas
good close up.
perfect clarity and sharpness.
marvelous colors. nicely composed.
tfs
tsilla

Hi Thomas,
Thanks for posting this exotic beauty. The butterfly's coiled proboscis is most fascinating, the wing's venation is well defined, and the positioning of the front legs are most engaging to view. My compliments...Danilo

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  • billy-m Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 395 W: 72 N: 736] (6308)
  • [2008-10-02 12:58]
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Hi Thomas,very beautiful shot.I know how is difficult to catch butterfly:)


warm regards my friend

I think there was one orange picture??

hi thomas, amazing colors, very fine details, i love pentax colors and thats why i own one!
nice shot,
tfs,
scott

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  • Ber Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 298 W: 67 N: 67] (4660)
  • [2008-10-07 11:47]
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Hi Thomas,
Very nice macro of this butterfly. Excellent sharpness and bokeh.
regards

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