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skipper atop a zinnia


skipper atop a zinnia
Photo Information
Copyright: Danilo Martinez (cunejo200) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2317 W: 60 N: 4281] (17795)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-08-31
Categories: Nature
Camera: Nikon D70s, Micro-Nikkor AF 2,8/60
Exposure: f/8, 1/250 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-02-20 7:17
Viewed: 555
Points: 60
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Another image from last summer. Note below was lifted from a previous skipper posting.

Skippers, unlike the members of the other four butterfly families, are not considered to be "true butterflies." They have large, wide bodies relative to their wing size, except for the so-called "spread-winged" skippers (sub-family Pyrginae), some of which look much more like the true butterflies. The other skippers are in the sub-family Hesperiinae.

But contrary to what their name suggests, skippers don't generally have a leisurely, bouncy flight pattern. Folded-wing skippers (also called "grass skippers") can move very fast in any direction they please in warm enough weather, and the Long-Tailed Skipper moves faster than any other skipper or butterfly I've ever seen: if you've ever seen one going down a beach, it's hard to keep the word "bullet" from coming to mind. If it weren't for the time they put into courtship displays, you probably wouldn't see too many skipper photos anywhere! (Wikipedia)

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Very nice Macro-shot
Karl

Hello, Danilo,
Lovely macro shot with amazing bright colours. The flower looks a little bit out of focus to me, but that's because there is another main subject - the skipper, who is very detailed and sharp.
Best regards, Evgenia :)

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  • harpya Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5766 W: 198 N: 2587] (10150)
  • [2007-02-20 7:28]

Hi Danilo,

I see that his good taste is and it continues wonderful for these close. Composition very beautiful woman, full of details, colors and in a sharp one wonderful. Beautiful macro-shot.
Congratulations my friend.

Sérgio

Hi danilo,
Fantastic acpture of this Skipper having lunch:) and great macro with lush details.
Love those vibrant colors!
Regards
David

Very good close up of the skipper enjoying some food from the zinnia. Good colours.

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1666 W: 136 N: 1263] (6138)
  • [2007-02-20 8:37]

Hello Danilo,
lovely shot. Very nice details and excellent sharpness. Very nice POV and DOF, the vibrant flower flower is a wonderfulBG for your skipper . Very well composed.
TFS..Sky

Hola Danilo, nos muestras una buena foto, con un excelente enfoque sobre la mariposa y muy buen colorido.

Felicitaciones

rintilke

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  • jan515 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2488 W: 56 N: 3862] (17484)
  • [2007-02-20 9:08]

Hello Danilo,
It is taken a class picture out of life super colors and details, would congratulate.Lovely macro my friend.
Best wishes.
Janusz

hello danilo!
beautiful shot. i like it.
tfs
zoran

hello danilo,
Very nice colors and details.Good compo.You do a good job. Congratulations.
greetings from Ankara
H.Ayhan

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  • juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2630 W: 1 N: 1268] (15465)
  • [2007-02-20 14:23]

Bella macro Danilo...
colores y compo geniales, buen trabajo.
saludos

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  • tibig Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 657 W: 26 N: 681] (7565)
  • [2007-02-20 14:33]

Good macro shot, very strong colour scheme and crisp focus on the legs of the skipper. Makes me want to post a skipper pic from the summer too, I will do it soon.
Regards,
Tibi

Merhaba Danilo.
Another great macro shot my friend, well done.
TFS and rgrds.

Yasin.

bonjour Danilo
splendide macro
beaux détails et couleurs parfaites
bravo
amitiés

jojo

Bonjour.
Magnifique macro...
C'est très net et bien lumineux.
Une véritable photo de pro.
Bravo !

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  • chrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4269 W: 414 N: 6836] (42744)
  • [2007-02-21 11:02]

Hi Danilo

A fantastic macro shot of the tiny moth atop the flower. Superb dof, color & sharpness. Tfs!

güzel bir kare , hedefe çok iyi kitlenmişsiniz tebrikler.

Hi Danilo,
Very beautiful close-up.details, colours, POV and BG are excellent.Well composed.TFS.
Cheers!

hAyAti

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  • Shogun Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 824 W: 52 N: 418] (10391)
  • [2007-02-22 10:31]

very nice macro Danilo. excellent details and colors. tfs

Shogun

Hi Danilo,
Nice Skipper on Zinnia my friend.
I like your colors,note,dof,skipper details and composition.TFS
Chris

Hi Danilo,

This is a great close up photo!! Lovely colours and details!! I really like the DOF and lighting!

Well done
Constantinos

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  • valari Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 948 W: 102 N: 395] (4105)
  • [2007-02-22 15:11]

Hi,Danny,very nice macro with excellent details and colors:)Nice like always!
warm regards,val


how are you?:)

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  • Lix Gold Star Critiquer [C: 73 W: 0 N: 7] (193)
  • [2007-02-23 11:07]

Wonderful macro with great color, very well done

Alessandro

Excellent compo, superb colors and details. Interesting POV.

TFS,

Andreea

Hi Danilo. Zinnias are so colourful and with the dull petals so easily photographed. A fine macro with the detail where it should be...on the insect. TFS,
David

Many thanks for your comment on ‘Cobwebs V’

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  • Konie Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 348 W: 29 N: 298] (3006)
  • [2007-03-02 0:37]

This is a most beautiful work Danilo. The main subject is so sharp and has nice colors. I like too the shallow dof. TFS.

Konie

Hello Danilo,
This is a superb macro with excellent details, colors, POV and DOF. I love this composition too. This is a very colorful post. TFS,
Claudine

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  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1320 W: 31 N: 1634] (9994)
  • [2007-03-03 18:31]

Nice skipper shot. Good POV and stunning colours

TFS

Karan

charming details in this macro shot of flower and moth. The focus is just on the moth's eye.
Regards.
Jacobo

Hello Danilo,
Two in one well done!
Even if the skipper is the star we also get a good impression of the pleasant landing pad...
WEll composed presentation, excellent details in the insect and macro work is top shelf!
Greetings,
Pablo -

Olá Danilo,
Superb macro shot. Great colors and exceptional sharpness.
CHEERS.
Raimundo

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