Glasswing Butterfly


Posted by ChrisRoss on Sat Nov 22, 2014 10:53 am

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Glasswing Butterfly

Currently in Quito in the middle of an extensive trip through Ecuador and the Galapagos.  Captured this Glasswing butterfly feeding on roadside weeds near Bellavista Lodge on the West slope of the Andes in Ecuador.  Don't have any references for the ID.  Should have plenty of butterfly images to post over the coming weeks.

Canon 1DMkIV + 300mm f4L  IS + 1.4x + 580EXII (@-1 2/3) .  1/80 @ f8 ISO800.
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by CactusD on Sat Nov 22, 2014 11:03 am
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Lovely subject - can't beat the thrill of new butterflies in wild locations!
Composition looks a bit bottom-heavy, perhaps?
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by Ed Erkes on Sat Nov 22, 2014 4:23 pm
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Really nice portrait. I like the additional "bug" on the plant stem.
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by Tom Whelan on Sat Nov 22, 2014 11:24 pm
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The butterfly looks great - looking forward to seeing more! Sounds like quite a trip.
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by wtracyparnell on Sun Nov 23, 2014 11:17 am
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I agree with the comment about the composition, fantastic shot though and congrats on getting one of these in the wild-well done.
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by Matthew Pugh on Mon Nov 24, 2014 6:52 am
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Hi

Just a wee delight and lovely to see!!!

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by sayhitoant on Mon Nov 24, 2014 10:47 pm
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This is such a unique & beautiful butterfly with transparent wings. Nicely captured!
 

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