The Common Rose

[digimania]

This member of the Papilio family is the Pachliopta aristolochiae asteris (Common Rose). It is not a common butterfly here. This is a recent shot of a freshly eclosed specimen.

Canon 40D, Tokina 100mm macro, 1/60, f5, ISO320
Fill flash from Canon 520EX Mk2, at bounce position -2/3 FEC

Richard

 

[pugnacious33]

Impressive!

 

[keybq]

Awesome

 

[Do'Urden's Eyes]

Technically everything seems spot on. How ever i would have preferred a little boost in the contrast, and increase the vibrance of the colours a little bit (seems a bit bland).

 

[digimania]

Thank you for viewing and kind comments. As much as I will like to increase the contrast of this shot, I feel that by doing so I will not be able to get that black velvety look on the wings which is the most natural look of this beauty.
Richard

 

[pugnacious33]

I totally disagree with increasing the contrast. It seems right on to me.

 

[jv08]

Amazing! I like the colors.

 

[digimania]

Thank you Jason and Jv.
Richard

 

[TwoRails]

I like the shot. I've never seen one of those; are they in your area of the world only?

 

[digimania]

Thanks, TwoRails, this butterfly is found here as well as most areas in SE Asia.
Richard

 

[Synnove]

Beautiful capture. I think the colors should stay as is - the way nature made them. I agree the wings look velvety and that is very important.

 

[digimania]

Thank you Shana. Love that name.
Richard