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A Truncate Imperial


A Truncate Imperial
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Copyright: Chris Chafer (sandpiper2) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1906 W: 107 N: 4875] (16757)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2012-01-08
Categories: Insects
Camera: Pentax K100D Super, Sigma 70-300 DG Macro, Digital ISO-400
Exposure: f/11, 1/160 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): My trips to Thailand, Malaysia & Singapore [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2012-02-18 15:30
Viewed: 3872
Points: 22
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
A rare Truncate Imperial (Cheritrella truncipennis) from the summit of Doi Pui, near Chiang Mai. This is a monotypic genus of Lycaenidae. Found in the mountains of northern India and northern Thailand, presumably its also in Myanmar. Only got three shots, but its nice to get a rare one.....
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This is certainly a rare species, Chris. Yet to see it in the Himalayan region.
Your image shows both sides of its wings clearly. The blue on the upper side wings looks divine.
Thanks for sharing this valuable image.
Ram

Buen ángulo de disparo que permite ver las dos caras de las alas de esta bella mariposa.
Saludos Chris: Josep Ignasi.

Impressive photo from a difficult POV Chris! Amazing species , wonderful colors and great sharpness!
Regards,
Christodoulos

Hallo Chris
Thanks for sharing this rare Truncate Imperial with it bright colours. I very much like the shape of its wings as well as the fact that one can see the inner and outer side of the wings. Best regards.
Anna

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5137 W: 166 N: 13121] (49139)
  • [2012-02-19 3:49]

Hello Chris,
Excellent photo taken from an original POV in good sharpness and natural colours. Fine composition.
Regards,
Peter

Hello Chris,
it great to see old-timers here on TN. ;-)
And you still travels a lot, what I can see.
It's always great to capture a rare species, I know.
Not an easy POV but you managed well with decent sharpness.
Well done, mf.
Regards
Gert

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  • tuslaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2754 W: 282 N: 4931] (19883)
  • [2012-02-19 11:03]

Hello Chris,
I share your excitment at capturing such a beautiful and rare butterfly. The blue inner color is simply gorgeous and the brownish pattern of the outside wings makes for a perfect camouflaged look. Well done!!
Ron

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 6595 W: 89 N: 15659] (65489)
  • [2012-02-19 12:41]

Hi Chris,a great gift to the butterflies fans of TN like me,a beautiful specie and a very good pic despite the difficult wings position.Have a nice week and thanks,Luciano

Ciao Chris great capture of rare butterfly by difficult POV, good DOF, fine details, splendid sharpness and wonderful natural colors, very well done my friend, ciao Silvio

wow and you captured him with his wings open! Rare indeed! How gorgeous! Thanks so much for sharing..truly breathtaking

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5038 W: 260 N: 15594] (50626)
  • [2012-02-21 11:00]

Hello Chris,
A spectacular Lycaenid, taken from a fine POV to show its half open wings with good clarity and natural colours against a superb leafy natural BG.
This must be new for TN!
Thanks and cheers,
Ivan

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2791 W: 0 N: 6696] (25839)
  • [2012-03-03 1:06]

Hello Chris,
such a lively blue glow of the wings and the long tail is such a lovely possession.
Excellent presentation of the imperial.
Very nice compo too.

Regards,
Foozi

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