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Caterpillar - Papilio Machaon
Caterpillar - Papilio Machaon
GiorgioBaruffi


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Camera: Nikon D3
Lens: Sigma 180mm f/3.5 EX APO Macro IF HSM for Nikon
Location: Italy- Brescia
Date: Oct 10, 2009
Aperture: 22
ISO: 200
Shutter: 5 sec
Galleries: Animals, Macro
Date Uploaded: Oct 10, 2009

Viewed: 550
Comments: 12
Favorites: 1 (view)

 The caterpillar spends the first part of its life with the appearance of a bird dropping, an effective defence against predators. As the caterpillar grows larger it becomes green with black and orange markings. The caterpillar still has a defence against predators in the form of an organ called an osmeterium which consists of retractable, fleshy projections behind its head that can release a foul smell.

tripod and remote shutter with delayed exposure

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 01/21/2010 08:15:41 AM
A 5 sec. exposure? Wow.. I love that you put some facts in the image details, now I learned something to. As someone said, this is a masterclass photo.
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 01/21/2010 07:38:27 AM
Pretty much a masterclass for macro work! I have this lens and have never managed to get anything near this quality.

Fabulous work.
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 01/20/2010 11:33:22 PM
What a beautiful caterpillar! Great bokeh in your shot.
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 10/11/2009 04:54:07 PM
Stunning!!!
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 10/11/2009 12:41:51 PM
Great shot!
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 10/11/2009 08:21:20 AM
Beautifully photographed! You definitely have a skill for this type of work. Appreciate the information as well!
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 10/10/2009 12:13:10 PM
Wow! Beautiful!
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 10/10/2009 11:38:55 AM
Wonderful shot. Well done! And interesting information. Thanks.
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 10/10/2009 11:35:27 AM
Thanks for the information backing up this lovely shot. Very clear & crisp.
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 10/10/2009 10:44:24 AM
superb shot! I love the soft colors in the background. the caterpillar, of course, is marvelous, but what he's crawling on is fantastic, as well. Nicely done!
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 10/10/2009 10:32:21 AM
Though not vibrant due to the subject material, its subtle clarity makes for a most pleasing image. Very nice! I'm thinkin' this spoke in a low tone.....8>)
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 10/10/2009 09:14:30 AM
fantastic shot! thanks for sharing the info.

Message edited by author 2009-10-11 10:58:51.
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