Debbie's Photoblog
Spots of all sizes
Posted by jamesy (christchurch, New Zealand) on 3 December 2008 in Animal & Insect.
I loved the colours of this butterfly and the fact that he seemed to have spotty eyes
I really enjoy taking photos and would appreciate your feedback so that I can learn as I go. I particularly enjoy photographing birds animals and landscapes
Lynne's Somewhat Invented Life from United States
This is lovely. I enlarged it and it does look like spotty eyes!
3 Dec 2008 6:32am
@Lynne's Somewhat Invented Life: thats good I'd hate to think that I had spots before my eyes hehehe thanks for the comment and the visit
Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand
There you go again mate!!! Its a stunner...the clarity is incredible! Well done you:-)
3 Dec 2008 6:33am
Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom
I've noticed that eye pattern on other butterflies too, this one looks really good, and a nice shot too.
3 Dec 2008 7:27am
maxine from rangiora, New Zealand
Cool shot Deb! like the curled feeding tube. That is such an interesting place to go too ,but man it gets hot!
3 Dec 2008 7:41am
@maxine: it does get really hot in there
Frédéric A. from Païta, New Caledonia
Une belle réussite, cette macro. Le papillon y est superbement rendu. Je ne crois pas que nous ayons cette espèce en Calédonie.
3 Dec 2008 7:55am
@Frédéric A.: thanks for the comment I think this butterfly is only found in the butterfly house it is not native to NZ
thierry from conde sur noireau, France
a great macro photography of this butterfly
3 Dec 2008 7:56am
@thierry: thanks ver much
@Nina: thanks so much for the visit and the comments
Eric Fry from Houston, TX, United States
Great photo, Debbie! I always love going to the butterfly museum here in Houston.
3 Dec 2008 11:11am
@Eric Fry: It was so much fun next time I would like to go in the morning as I went late in the afternoon and evidently they are more active in the morning
Ronnie 2¢ from London, United Kingdom
The colors in the wings are an exact reflection of those in the environment there . . how many years of evolution for that, I wonder ?!
3 Dec 2008 12:24pm
@Ronnie 2¢: Its amazing isn't it
Craig from Vacaville, California, United States
Awesome detail! A fine photograph!
3 Dec 2008 12:54pm
@Craig: thanks craig
Fliss from Melbourne Beach, United States
Oh particularly pretty... keep on bringing the butterflies on... love the shot...
3 Dec 2008 1:02pm
JJ from Jersey City, United States
A wonderful macro, the pots on the eyes aree so interesting as is its colors it blends in quite well
3 Dec 2008 1:04pm
dobbino from Cape Town, South Africa
Another lovely shot in the series - I see this one also has the looped tongue. One only sees these things in close-up photos like this, so thanks for the education.
3 Dec 2008 2:22pm
Steve Rice from Olympia, United States
Lovely shot of the green beast on the pretty green leaf.
3 Dec 2008 3:52pm
Bookfool from Vicksburg, United States
Those spotty eyes are definitely interesting. Another terrific butterfly shot! The leaves are beautiful, as well.
3 Dec 2008 5:48pm
Jeff from Pembroke Dock, United Kingdom
Wonder what the caterpillar looked like??...Well "spotted"and well taken Jamesy.
3 Dec 2008 6:50pm
@Jeff: hehehe didn't see any caterpillars I think they have them somwhere else and when they turn into cocoons they pin them in small glass cages till they hatch then let them into the main butterfly house
willow from Chelsea, United States
Wonderful - the dof is perfect - I like the detail of both the butterfly and the leaves he is sitting on.
3 Dec 2008 7:07pm
@Desparado: thanks for the comment and the visit
Graham Russon from Cape Town, South Africa
Fantastic shot, love the greens in this.
3 Dec 2008 7:52pm
Les from Lincoln, United States
Gorgeous!! And I see the tongue on this one, too. ;)
3 Dec 2008 9:27pm
Charles from New York, United States
Stunning image Debbie. Looks very sharp. Now I have to add butterflies to my list with flowers.
3 Dec 2008 11:44pm
Jeffster from Long Island, United States
Just beautiful...keep 'em coming. Maybe the poor fellow has cataracts.
4 Dec 2008 1:45am
Olympus SP560UZ
1/60 second
F/3.5
ISO 100
10 mm