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Paper Kite Butterfly


Paper Kite Butterfly
Información de la foto
Copyright: Peter van Zoest (PeterZ) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2419 W: 94 N: 5591] (17778)
Género: Animals
Medio: Color
Tomada el: 2009-10-22
Categorías: Insects
Cámara: Nikon D300, AF Nikkor 70-300mm f4-5.6 G, Digital JPEG
Exposición: f/5.6, 1/60 segundos
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Versión de la foto: Versión original
Fecha enviada: 2009-11-04 7:05
Vista: 245
Puntos: 52
[Normas para las notas] Notas del fotógrafo
This photo is taken in the biggest butterfly garden of Europe in Emmen.

The Paper Kite Butterfly, also called the Rice Paper Butterfly, Tree Nymph Butterfly, or Wood Nymph (Idea leuconoe) is a distinctive black and white butterfly.
The wingspan is 95 to 110 cm across. The chrysalis is yellow with black markings.
It is from Southeast Asia.

Classification: superfamily Papilionigiae, family Nymphalidae, subfamily Danainae, Genus Idea, Species I. Leuconoe.

This species was thought to have gone extinct from Singapore. Already a very rare butterfly even in Malaysia, Idea leuconoe chersonesia is a seashore species known to only make its appearance deep in mangrove swamp vegetation. Although there were several unconfirmed reports of its sighting at Pulau Ubin and Pulau Tekong in the late 80's, no confirmed observation of its existence was obtained until recently, where a photograph of the species was taken with a digital camera. It was indeed a pleasant surprise to record the existence of Idea leuconoe chersonesia in Singapore.

Idea leuconoe chersonesia is a black and white butterfly like the other species of the genus Idea, but the marginal and submarginal spots are conjoined to form an irregular black band, and the wing bases are yellow-tinted. Like the other Idea species, the butterfly glides gracefully amongst the treetops and floats like a piece of paper. The butterfly is believed to be distasteful to predators.

Known host plants of other Idea species are Parsonsia helicandra, Parsonsia laevigata, Parsonsia spiralis, Tylophora hispida, and Cynanchum formosanum

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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 627 W: 0 N: 574] (3284)
  • [2009-11-04 7:17]

Hi Peter,

Een andere zeer interessante macro. Mooie presentatie, met enkele interessante kleuren en uitstekende detail.
Ik wens een dag stil
Adrian

Peter
Wonderful this Paper Kite Butterfly.
Interesting texture and colors,
Horia

hello Peter
the composition and the pose of the butterfly are splendid,also I like the soft background,good output in colours and in the details!
TFS keep on photographing
Nasos

Peter
Wonderful butterfly!
Very sharp details ,lovely colors.
Mariana

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  • joska Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 422 W: 0 N: 1041] (5646)
  • [2009-11-04 9:08]

Very good composition, like a modern pictures!

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2926 W: 34 N: 8678] (32334)
  • [2009-11-04 9:29]

Hi. Peter. This sounds a place a would like to visit. You have been able to taken a fine close up of this Paper Kite Butterfly . With a goosd side view so we can see all of the wing markings. Which you have taken with fine detail and natural colours. well taken TFS.
Nick..

HI Peter,
theses elegant butterflies are so pretty and wonderful, special when they are flying.
We here in Europe can be happy to have butterfly-houses to see them so close.
Thanks and greetings
Sabine - wishnugaruda

Hallo Peter,

mooie opname van deze vlinder die ik binnenkort ook eens zal plaatsen.
Goed standpunt en mooi oogcontact.
Prachtige kleuren.

Gert

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  • hansh Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 222 W: 1 N: 172] (688)
  • [2009-11-04 10:53]

Hallo Peter.

Ik vind de contrasten in je foto erg mooi, het zwart, wit en beetje geel in de vlinder. tegen de achtergrond zo.

Gr. Hans

hallo Peter
super mooie vlinder in een goede houding
mooie achtergrond en super kleuren
kon de foto nou iets scherper? of zie ik het verkeerd
groetjes lou

Hello Peter,
a splendid picture of this beautiful butterfly taken with very good sharpness, i think this one is an artistic composition with fantastic colours and a marvellous soft BG.
TFS
Best regards
Maurizio

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1392 W: 56 N: 4802] (16520)
  • [2009-11-04 12:59]

Hello Peter
The details are very nice, clear and sharp.
Superb colours, lighting and exposure. DOF is spot on and the POV is very good.
Well composed and excellent notes.
Thanks for posting.Best regards Siggi

hello Peter

beautiful photo of this Butterfly shot with fine POV and appropriate framing,
fine focus excellent sharpness and details, and i also love to see
details of the blurred background, TFS

Asbed

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1982 W: 6 N: 5529] (19689)
  • [2009-11-04 14:26]

Hi Peter,very nice specie,excellent POV and sharpness,this garden is fantastic! Thanks for share,have a nice day,LUCIANO

It simply pops right out of the thumbnail and begs me to click on it....so dramatically different in tonals and lines and colours...How wonderful to be there and see!
Bob

Hi Peter,

A great capture with beautiful colors, patterns & pose. Lovely POV & well taken. TFS & regards

Umar

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  • tuslaw Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 511 W: 20 N: 1393] (4863)
  • [2009-11-04 19:53]

Hello Peter,
A gorgeous butterfly with very attractive markings and patterns on it's wings. Shown with wonderful detail and exposure in a fine composition. Great pose and good DOF make for a pleasing photo.
Ron

Hi Peter,
Another breat butterfly shot, excellent compo an POV.
TFS. Ferran.

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1347 W: 0 N: 2588] (9129)
  • [2009-11-05 5:13]

Hi Peter,
really such a beauiful butterfly perching. you have presented it so well.
The contrast is wonderful and the patterns and colours are so well shown. i like this top up pose.
Very catchy.

Regards,
Foozi

Hi Peter
A fine photo of the unusual butterfly...Nice detail, POV and natural color...TFS
Jim

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3840 W: 190 N: 11430] (35227)
  • [2009-11-05 9:48]

Hello Peter,
I remember seeing an Idea species in Penang at the butterfly house and being fascinated by their slow flappy flight and I took some pictures with my analogue camera so it's nice to be reminded of that time 16 years ago by this excellent capture of one resting. The sharpness, colours and BG make a fine presentation of this butterfly.
Thank you and best wishes,
Ivan

Hi Peter,

A superb macro capture of the beautiful Paper Kite butterfly with wonderful details! I like the sharpness and POV here with great natural colors. A great contrast can be seen between the banded butterfly and green blurry BG.
Great composition!

best regards,
Paras

Ciao Peter, elegant B&W butterfly against a beautiful blurry BG, wonderful details and splendid sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

Hi Peter,

Good close-up capture of a spectacular b-fly from lateral POV with nice details and fine composition.
TFS and greetings from snowy Bolkar Mnts.

Bayram

Atractiva toma Peter, con buen fondo y un encuadre muy efectivo.
Saludos: J. Ignasi.

Hello Peter
superb shot from the butterfly garden of this very beautiful Paper Kite Butterfly
nice pose and POV, the details are well captured, the green leaves in the BG gives a nice touch of color
Have a good night
Jacqueline

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