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Swallowtail caterpillar
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Swallowtail caterpillar

by Fabio Giarrizzo

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted November 4, 2011340 views12 comments
A shot of an european swallowtail (Papilio machaon) caterpillar, caught after its dinner on a fennel plant- Taken in the countryside near home on early morning- Natural light, almost full frame, selective sharpening.
Nikon D300s; Sigma 180mm; ISO 250; F6,3; 1/100; -0,67 EV; tripod
Any comment is welcome, Fabio

Comments

12 comments
Comment posted by Tonia Graves on November 4, 2011 at 12:33 PM
Fabio, this is very nice as presented. Good lighting, a non-distracting background, and a beautiful subject. I like this a lot!
Registered on October 29, 2011, 92 Posts, 1035 Comments
Comment posted by Chris Grabski on November 4, 2011 at 6:06 PM
It's amazing how beautiful caterpillars can be. Very good capture.
Registered on April 29, 2011, 122 Posts, 431 Comments
Comment posted by scott lanz on November 4, 2011 at 6:57 PM
Well done. :toast:
Registered on November 14, 2003, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments
Comment posted by Jim Hackley on November 5, 2011 at 1:07 AM
Wonderful overall composition, very nice detail on the larger version, I like the background and colors as well, well done.
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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on November 5, 2011 at 1:11 AM
Fabio:
This is gorgeous. :toast:
Registered on September 1, 2009, 588 Posts, 8184 Comments
Comment posted by Soubhik Patranabis on November 5, 2011 at 1:52 AM
Beautiful.
Registered on January 25, 2010, 54 Posts, 610 Comments
Comment posted by Avi Hirschfield on November 5, 2011 at 11:18 AM
lovely detail and perfect setting :wink:
Registered on November 1, 2003, 518 Posts, 2114 Comments
Comment posted by Hali Sowle on November 5, 2011 at 10:49 PM
This is wonderful Fabio, the light, the composition and background are just great! :toast:
Registered on January 9, 2008, 36 Posts, 582 Comments
Comment posted by Ashley Vincent on November 6, 2011 at 12:08 AM
I really love the colours in this picture Fabio, and that sure is one beautiful looking Caterpillar, all makes for a lovely picture, thanks for sharing!
Registered on March 1, 2011, 154 Posts, 2083 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Leggett on November 6, 2011 at 10:13 AM
Very nicely captured. Techs look excellent.
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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on November 7, 2011 at 8:34 PM
Excellent image Fabio, great colors & details..
I especially appreciate the balanced comp and soft even exposure..
Well done! :toast:
Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments
Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on November 15, 2011 at 12:02 AM
Excellent detail on this fellow and his perch. Lovely colours, and excellent BG.
Nice!
Sandy
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