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Postby Nicole on Tue Jan 24, 2006 9:31 pm

I took a trip down to Langwarrin Flora and Fauna reserve in Melbourne hoping to find orchids. Instead I got some smart guys wander past telling me to keep a look out for the gold fish. Nice one. I was on my way back to the car park and put my bag down to pack the camera up and happened to look up at a tree. That was when I noticed the butterflies. Quite a few of them too. So it was a worthwhile trip after all. All pics taken with the Sigma 180 macro except the Spotted Jezebel where I was first using the 80-400VR.

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Imperial Jezebel
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Another Imperial Jezebel
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Postby avkomp on Tue Jan 24, 2006 9:34 pm

some lovely exposed and composed shots here nicole.

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Postby Finch on Tue Jan 24, 2006 9:40 pm

Nicole

The 2 shots of the Imperial Jezebel are just exquisite. Sharp as a tack, beautifully framed and lovely flowering natives to compliment the colour of the butterfly.

Pics to be indeed proud of.

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Postby radar on Tue Jan 24, 2006 9:49 pm

Beautiful photos Nicole,

love the last one. Simple, nice background, the butterfly is sharp, great capture.

Well done,

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Postby marcotrov on Tue Jan 24, 2006 9:49 pm

Terrific images Nicole. I particularly like the third in the series. The perspective and composition really highlight well the wing structures and colour pattern. I also like the simple elegance of the image and lovely OOF backgound. Good sharpness and colour in all :)
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Postby NikonUser on Tue Jan 24, 2006 10:27 pm

Really nice shots!!

I had planned a trip out to the Langy reserve today.... but with the car troubles lately I couldn't make it.

Shame.

Well done on the pics. I've only ever looked for birds out there.... might have to take my 180 macro one day!!

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Postby Big Red on Tue Jan 24, 2006 10:54 pm

love that third shot 8)
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Postby Big V on Tue Jan 24, 2006 11:52 pm

I really like the second shot..the colour and form do it for me..
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Postby Slider on Wed Jan 25, 2006 12:21 am

Very nice Nicole. Love the last one :D
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Postby Nicole on Wed Jan 25, 2006 5:34 am

I had planned a trip out to the Langy reserve today


Shame about your car. If you do get a chance to go it was the gum tree above the big rock just in from the car park.
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Postby birddog114 on Wed Jan 25, 2006 6:21 am

Nicole,
Once again, your contribution of your new series of photos make this forum rocks with all the nice composure, great captures, lovely colours.

They should be selected, printed and hanged.
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Postby xerubus on Wed Jan 25, 2006 9:42 am

that last shot is an absolute winner... nicely composed.

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Postby DionM on Thu Jan 26, 2006 1:26 pm

Nicole,

Great series - I love photographing butterflies. Last two really do it for me in terms of comp, colour and subjects.

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Postby SteveGriffin on Thu Jan 26, 2006 6:18 pm

The last 2 are my favorites Nicole. What were you using for lighting???
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Postby Willy wombat on Thu Jan 26, 2006 11:12 pm

Very lovely Nicole. I really enjoyed these shots. So crisp.
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Postby meicw on Sun Jan 29, 2006 11:42 am

Great shots, as usual Nicole. I, too, loved them all. Gorgeous colours on the Jezebels.

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Postby Nicole on Sun Jan 29, 2006 12:20 pm

Thanks. :) Got a couple more butterfly pics down at Wilsons Promontory.

Steve, some were just natural light and I used fill flash with the SB800 on the Imperial Jezebel pics.
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Postby Alex on Sun Jan 29, 2006 12:59 pm

Excellent shots, Nicole. Looks like you had a great time at the prom.

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Postby yeocsa on Sun Jan 29, 2006 5:54 pm

Hi Nicole,

Very nice catch. Finding such butterflies are a rarity.

Love colours. Flash was used right cos I think it is a bit too reflective esp for #2 and #3.

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