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04-DEC-2007

Tiger Longwing

Scientific name: Heliconius hecale

Although this is a capture with the wings closed, Ms. Palombi believes that this is the correct identification of this butterfly.
It is much easier to identify a Tiger Longwing from an overhead shot with the wings open.

Nikon D200 ,Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D AF Micro
1/250s f/14.0 at 105.0mm iso100 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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Ghislaine et Réal Boulet05-Feb-2009 02:54
Wonderful 3D effect
Aivar Mikko16-Jan-2008 17:03
Very nice butterfly and setting. Excellent exposure, details, sharpness and colors. V.
Nestor Derkach07-Jan-2008 11:49
Antother excellent image Jay, some of the best butterfly images I have seen on Pbase .
vote
Marcia Colelli04-Jan-2008 14:12
beautiful V
Matthew Mannell04-Jan-2008 06:33
Nice work capturing the very subtle yellows...and great sharpness.
Guest 03-Jan-2008 23:26
Another beauty, Jay! Amazing details.
Jess. ( Lady.D.)03-Jan-2008 19:59
Exquisite detail and colour Jay, beautifully photographed....
Vince03-Jan-2008 14:54
Stunning! Superb details and colors. Vote.
akleja03-Jan-2008 11:19
Beautiful!
Debbie Blackburn Beierle03-Jan-2008 06:31
Tack sharp, Jay! Looks like it is right here in my house!
January Grey03-Jan-2008 06:01
Amazing details and a great pose, no matter what its name is! :) Excellent capture, Jay. V!
monil03-Jan-2008 04:31
Wonderfull capture. v
Simon Chandler03-Jan-2008 04:03
Excellent. Very sharp and colorful. v
Kathy Pedersen03-Jan-2008 03:58
A nice change from all the winter scenes:-) Fantastic details captured. V
Char03-Jan-2008 02:46
Hi Jay,
This is a beauty! What dazzling colors and the POV is perfect. \/
Hank Vander Velde03-Jan-2008 02:33
Just beautiful Jay. Soo sharp. V.
CIS03-Jan-2008 02:05
Beautiful shot and true to it's name....excellent work as always!
Jean D03-Jan-2008 02:02
Another superb capture, Jay! Well done!! ~V~
Cindi Smith03-Jan-2008 01:00
This is awesome and i love his little curled up tongue! Beautiful clarity here, Jay! v
laine8203-Jan-2008 00:36
How beautiful it is....vote
Dave Wixx03-Jan-2008 00:15
Another excellent capture. Beautiful.
Sayer02-Jan-2008 22:51
Beautiful detail.... very nicely done! ~v
Carole Stevens02-Jan-2008 21:22
Beautiful detail and amazing colour Jay!
Carol Rollins02-Jan-2008 20:34
Excellent image, Jay! V
marie-jose wolff02-Jan-2008 20:32
superb macro, amazing details! V
Guest 02-Jan-2008 19:45
Oh there you are I thought maybe you were out looking for a Canon...LOL...AWESOME macro Jay, the details, light, colors, and texture are wonderful!! V!
Paco López02-Jan-2008 19:01
Excellent!!!!!!! BV!
Fong Lam02-Jan-2008 18:21
Perfect capture, Jay.
~V~
Janet Forjan-Freedman02-Jan-2008 17:25
Wonderful colour and sharp details on this outstanding capture!
Gerard Koehl02-Jan-2008 17:09
Ah oui... perfect. V
firstbrook02-Jan-2008 16:36
PERFECT
Tom Munson02-Jan-2008 16:13
Another winner Jay. Perfect. v
s_barbour02-Jan-2008 16:08
The details are truly amazing Jay, very nicely done! vote~
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