Butterfly #61 (M. phedima)

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• joey (24909)
• [2008-03-13 7:08]

Hi Jitti,
I bet this guy would be very camouflaged against the rotting leaves in a forest!
Great detail in the intricate wing and superb overall sharpness.
The dark BG contrasts well with the lighter butterfly.
Great DOF as well.
Very well done,
Joe

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• wishnugaruda (19365)
• [2008-03-13 8:30]

Hi Jitti,
this one is very noble, I love the shining wings.
Also excellent sharpness.
Thanks and greetings
Sabine - wishnugaruda

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• jaycee (25460)
• [2008-03-13 9:08]

Hi Jitti,

I can't believe how well this butterfly shows off on the screen! Great details and nice natural colors.

Jane

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• accassidy (2454)
• [2008-03-13 12:11]

Hi Jitti,
Interesting evening visitor. Some Satyrid are known to be active at dusk and just after, so its not too surprising. In fact, Melanitis leda is actually given the common name of the Evening Brown. I think you are right in identifying this as M. phedima, the sub-species in Central Thailand being called M. p. ganapati. Very good details and natural colours. Thanks.
Alan

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• demeve (6165)
• [2008-03-13 17:56]

Hello Jitti,

Very nice night shot, very sharp and well composed image

Everton

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• mariki (9477)
• [2008-03-14 0:11]

Hello Jitti,

Beautiful capture of this butterfly. Great POV and DOF. Very good sharpness. Nice natural colours.
Cheers,
Mariki

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• gannu (14761)
• [2008-03-14 10:04]

Jitti, with your note and giving condition the shot is superb. Lovely lighting and great details. Ganesh

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• Mana (18598)
• [2008-03-14 19:02]

Hi Jitti,
Wonderful shot of this charming dark Evening Brown in all its glory. Nice POV to portray it and the image is tack sharp with lovely colours and details on its huge wings. Very skilful use of flash lighting and the dark BG works well here. Very nicely composed. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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• ramthakur (56953)
• [2008-03-15 1:33]

What a unique night visitor, JC!
Butterflies normally don't fly at night but this one seems to be an exception. Maybe it was over-powered by the desire to get photographed :-)!
Though fill flash might have some impact on the colour of the subject, the details on it are sharp and clear.
In fact, the picture looks quite artistic.
TFS and regards.
Ram

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• uleko (10940)
• [2008-03-15 10:54]

Hello Jitti,
Very well captured this fine butterfly in camouflage pattern and colours. Excellent sharpness and I like your composition.
TFS and regards, Ulla

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• arfer (0)
• [2008-03-15 21:38]

Hello Jitti

As always ,sharp focus and detail.
The textures of the wings show well.
Excellent natural colour.
Amazing what will cross our paths in such a manner.
I am glad it graced your window.
TFS

Rob

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• Argus (50626)
• [2008-03-16 8:53]

Hello Jitti,
Though not strictly night-fliers some butterflies can be attracted to light at night, especially those that have shady habitats like this Dark Evening Brown. This is a fine capture with nice use of flash to give good sharpness and colour showing the underside of this species superbly well.
Thanks for sharing this one,
Ivan

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• izler (44)
• [2008-03-18 10:20]

hello Jitti
wonderful macro photo of this interesting butterfly with its difficult angle
composition, point of view, depth of field, lighting, colours, sharpness, details and note are great
thanks for sharing
regards
izler

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• Alex99 (23735)
• [2008-03-20 10:18]

Hi Jitti.
What a wonderful subject. I like it so much. You are lucky person who can open the window and take few amazing shots. Bravo. Excellent sharpness and lights. My compliments.
Alexei.