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Playing Double


Playing Double
Photo Information
Copyright: Bill Laucp (trekks) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1376 W: 116 N: 2298] (8013)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-01-27
Categories: Nature
Camera: Nikon D-80 Digital SLR, Tamron SP AF 17-50 mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD, 2Gb SD, 67mm UV
Exposure: f/2.8, 1/1000 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Butterfly [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-06-28 9:58
Viewed: 300
Points: 22
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The butterfly in playing double game here, shot at the summit of Mount Santubong 810m ASL, about 50 minutes drive north of Kuching.

From my own expectation, I do not think it is a good photo and as part of learning process, posting it here will help to get reviews for improvement. From my photo archive :). I was chasing the butterfly for a close up and it was not easy with 50mmFL to get close to the insect. Then I found the pair playing a double game and here I caught them in the pose.

As preparation to trekk Mt Kinabalu, our trekk group of 5 trained weekly in Kuching for more than 6 months and this trip to Santubong summit would be 2nd last session. To simulate the real ascent to Mt Kinabalu summit at 4095m, we too carried our camera up here. The balance of weeks we trained at a lower height of 560m at Mt Singai. Sarawak has no taller mountains than 1600m ASL, so the best training is at Santubong with its steeper rock face climb.

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DateTime - 2008:01:27 13:38:55
1/1000s, f/2.80, ISO100, FL50mm
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  • Great 
  • danyy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 7318 W: 440 N: 10089] (51483)
  • [2008-06-28 14:14]

Bonjour Bill,
une macro de qualité dans de belles lumières et des coulurs naturelles. Peu de choses à dire sauf qu'il s'agit d'un excellent document pour les amateurs.
Regards.
Daniel.

Hi Bill,
a nice macro shot, you did very well here, the drop on the leaf is a great detail. I have to admit I am not that familiar with macro photography, my main interest is landscape and city photography, but I know if someone did a good job on an image and you definetly did, good work!

Take care
Mark

Hi Bill,
A perfect macro . The details are very well captured here. An interesting photo.
Regards
Maria

Caught in the act! ;) I find macro photography to be one of the most difficult genres as it is very difficult to decide on the aperture size. I think a smaller aperture would have been better to give you a wider DOF so more is in focus. The edge of the leaf and the front legs are pin-sharp but the rest of the butterflies are out of focus. That's what is so difficult, as you do need the background out of focus. Nevertheless it is a creditable first attempt. Well done.
Kath

Hi Bill,
Macro photography is the most difficult there is. Alright to have the appropriate equipment and flash lights however the wind is the worst enemy.
Now why am I saying this.
I think you've tried your best my friend to capture this one here with the best way
The focus point was slightly moved at the bugs back, and not at the eyes which is the most interesting part.

Why f/2.8 and 1/1000?
You could try f/10 and 1/250 with flash -0.33 EV !

Regards
Stelios

Hello Bill. One thing about my experience with butterfly mating that I would like to share is that they are not easily disturbed as in solo one. They'll stay double even on flight. You have a very good focus at the tip of the front wings and at f/2.8FL, the depth is really shallow. The perspective is stunning with the perch at the edge of the blade and the negative background is a definite plus point. Thanks for sharing and best regards. Jusni

  • Great 
  • gunbud Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 4302 W: 4 N: 3775] (17350)
  • [2008-06-30 19:49]

Hi Bill,
Fantastic macro with brilliantly sharp details airborne green eyed little leaf leaper.
Excellent clarity with razor sharpness to this lovely image.
Regards, Tom

  • Great 
  • ChrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 8720 W: 917 N: 11589] (56203)
  • [2008-07-01 3:01]

Hi Bill

Good macro of the 2 insects, with superb dof & colour. A tighter crop would strengthen this image imho. Tfs!

Ola Bill,
Magnifica macro destas duas borboletas em cima desta folha verde , gostei muito dos detalhes , boas cores, parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

Hi Bill,

A nice macro photo iof the two butterflies which are on the leave. The light brings out the colors. The subject is nicely frame. The point of viuew is showing the details and colors of the insect. Have a nice day.

Pierre

Oh yes, and what are they doing ? Just butterflying ?
Love the details of the 1st one,
Not easy I guess, to chase those creatures...
Best regards,
Cath.

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