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Zebra Longwing (I think)

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted February 7, 2011653 views17 comments

As you may know from my previous post, I'm no macro guy, but I thought I would share another with you. I think I've ID'ed this correctly, but if not, please correct me. The wingtips are a bit OOF, but I just chalk that up to me not knowing what the heck I'm doing on closeups. If I get the chance to shoot more of these hopefully I'll get better.

D2X @ 70-200 VR @ 200 (VR on)
1/160 @ f/5.6
250 ISO
No filters
Handheld
Capture One 6, CS4

Thanks in advance for any suggestions or comments.

Comments

17 comments

Comment posted by Bill Fach on February 7, 2011 at 10:38 AM

Bill: For a novice you're doing pretty well

. ID is spot on and the capture and processing are very nice. The real trick with butterflies is to get your sensor parallel to the wings and then wait until the wings are all the way open. You almost have to hand hold so having VR is a great plus. I usually put the camera on burst mode and shoot away. Out of 4 or 5 captures one will usually come out pretty well. Really nice job on this one. >=))>

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Comment posted by Fabio Giarrizzo on February 7, 2011 at 4:04 PM

Excellent shot- Nice colours, details and BG- not easy the composition with the white flowers behind the subject- well done, Fabio

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Comment posted by Darren Colello on February 7, 2011 at 5:01 PM

Wow, simply gorgeous Bill. Excellent comp.

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on February 7, 2011 at 7:09 PM

Bill:
This is gorgeous. You should definitely do more of these.
One of the things macro shooters struggle with is the DOF which gets very shallow as you get closer to the subject and the tip from Bill F is spot on. Unlike flora studio work, one doesn't usually have the luxury of doing focus stacking with insects.

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Comment posted by KatherineAnne Enns on February 8, 2011 at 10:46 PM

I like the composition and the natural appearance of this photograph, to me it includes aspects of habitat and background while still making a fairly strong artistic statement.

kat

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on February 9, 2011 at 5:53 AM

Very striking image. I like everything about it.

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Comment posted by Barry Southon on February 9, 2011 at 3:18 PM

Bill

This subject really pops superb.

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Comment posted by Craig Myers on February 13, 2011 at 2:24 PM

Very fine image, Bill, and beautifully presented.

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Comment posted by Larry Lynch on February 14, 2011 at 10:01 AM

What a terrific capture. Love the light and colors.

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Comment posted by Paul Gasior on February 15, 2011 at 9:13 AM

WOW i am not macro guy but this is awesome scenery for me

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Comment posted by Monica Siri on February 15, 2011 at 2:18 PM

Bill,
beautiful BF, great comp and colors. Congrats on EP.

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Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on February 15, 2011 at 3:15 PM

Congratulations Bill , beautiful work!!!

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Comment posted by Barbara Sammons on February 15, 2011 at 4:13 PM

Bill, congrats on EP. Excellent shot and great composition. I always enjoy viewing your images.

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Comment posted by Mike Moats on February 15, 2011 at 4:46 PM

Great Shot Bill. Congrats

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on February 15, 2011 at 10:45 PM

Your results look like a "macro guy" to me!
Lovely image -
congrats on the EP!
Sandy

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Comment posted by Larry Lynch on February 18, 2011 at 7:56 AM

Congrats on your EP. Well deserved.

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Comment posted by Herb Sennet on May 21, 2011 at 2:09 PM

Bill you are a photographer! It doesn't matter if you are not a macro guy. Your image is terrific. You past on in a most favourable way the beauty of nature. That is all that counts.
Herb

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