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Actinote guatemalena ?


Actinote guatemalena ?
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Copyright: Alan Cassidy (accassidy) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 162 W: 119 N: 596] (2454)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2010-11-21
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D80, Sigma 180mm f/3.5 Macro EX DG HSM, 72mm UV
Exposure: f/13.0, 1/125 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2011-01-03 4:04
Viewed: 4581
Points: 12
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Actinote guatemalena H. W. Bates, 1864.

"What is a butterfly called guatemalena doing in Ecuador?", you might well ask. In truth, I'm not quite sure. It is difficult to find much in the way of pictures and records for these Andean butterflies generally, and so far I can find no record of this species in Ecuador. But none of the known Ecuadorian Heliconiinae have this extensive white colouration, which is typical of guatemalena in Guatemala and Mexico.

This was taken at Alambi, west of Quito and at about 1,500m elevation, in secondary growth close to a river. I used macro flash, hand held in soft sunlight. The image has been cropped, resized and sharpened for TN.

Following Chandra's comments about tight cropping, I've posted the full frame image as a workshop for others to play with. Have fun, Alan

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hello Alan
super pose with great sharpness
and good light
the colours are beautiful and a nice soft BG
greeting lou

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  • zetu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 967 W: 26 N: 3888] (16941)
  • [2011-01-03 9:20]

Hello Alan
Just perfect! Thanks for sharing
Razvan

Hi Alan
Beautiful photo with very good composition wonderful colours and good sharpness.
Regards,
Christodoulos

Hello Alan!! Very beautiful butterfly with its warm colours. It contrasts beautiful against the leaves. Well done!
Erodotos

Hi Alan,
Beautiful composition with amazing colours and BG and very good sharpness. Best wishes, Pambos

I would have loved little wider shot of this beautiful butterfly, bold image. good back ground.

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