Blue Nawab

[butterfly_effect]

First shot of the Blue Nawab in the wild!

I didn't believe it was possible that it was a Blue Nawab even after it landed and Nelson (who was much nearer to the butterfly) said: "What is that ar?! Blue nawab!!"

I said: "Blue nawab meh?" and nonchalently put my camera to my eye... only to see it was INDEED A BLUE NAWAB.

Of course it was not the best shot but still... in the wild! (Poor Nelson did not manage to get a shot. He was busy nagging me: "The butterfly is going to fly already! It has closed its wings! Hurry Hurry Hurry!")

And then it flew away.... I remembered to explain carefully that this was only the second time I've seen it at human eye level since I started shooting that many years ago. After that I had to relinquish all rights to shooting any butterfly first on subsequent field trips. :sweat:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6054/6294377182_85fa869912.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/92639059@N00/6294377182/)
Blue Nawab (http://www.flickr.com/photos/92639059@N00/6294377182/) by garnet_mermaid (http://www.flickr.com/people/92639059@N00/), on Flickr

Ooh, plus I also shot a f. nivas form of Malayan Eggfly too. But I shan't make a separate thread for that. I'll just allow the Blue Nawab to steal all of its limelight.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6104/6293851985_8df00fe49c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/92639059@N00/6293851985/)
Malayan Eggfly f. nivas (http://www.flickr.com/photos/92639059@N00/6293851985/) by garnet_mermaid (http://www.flickr.com/people/92639059@N00/), on Flickr

[Wanderer]

congrats!!

[butterfly_effect]

Thankee! :D:D:D:D

[Commander]

Well done, Ellen. Not often you get to meet this fella at eye level, and a pristine one to boot!

How come the colour is a bit bland? Almost greyish. :thinking:

[Bluebottle]

Good shots, Ellen. Nice to see you post again. :cheers:


(Poor Nelson did not manage to get a shot. He was busy nagging me: "The butterfly is going to fly already! It has closed its wings! Hurry Hurry Hurry!")

And then it flew away.... I remembered to explain carefully that this was only the second time I've seen it at human eye level since I started shooting that many years ago. After that I had to relinquish all rights to shooting any butterfly first on subsequent field trips. :sweat:

Hahaha, lol. Ok, if it is Grass Yellow, then let him shoot first :bsmile:

[Blue Nawab]

Wow, Blue Nawab in the wild and so pristine...Lucky you!:cheers:

[atronox]

Nice record shot of the blue nawab.
I notice that most of those encountered are female.:/

[Silverstreak]

Nicely captured Ellen!

Thank God !!! ...your camera still works !~!!:bsmile:


:thinking: ..... which is worst? a nagging GF/BF with butterfly in viewfinder or nagging wife/husband when you try to head out to peep into your viewfinder ??:bsmile:

[WillFolsom]

Well done, Ellen. Nice to see you back in the fray. Nice capture. William

[Archduke]

Great catch of the blue nawab Ellen!!! And such a low level shot. You must be jumping for joy now. :gbounce:

[butterfly_effect]

Thanks everyone! Mark, yes I danced around Nelson for the rest of the trek. Unker sunny, it depends on what is in the view finder. William, it's great to be back (for a while). Unker Khew, I really dunno lei...

[Glorious Begum]

Great shot, nice to see you back again. :cheers:

[bluefin]

I think the greyish color could be due to slight WB issue and the bland color is because the butty has traveled far and wide resulting in worn out colors.:grin2:

Here's a half open winged shot :)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6220/6298127769_ed745008dc_b.jpg

[Great Mormon]

Grats Ellen! Nice come back shot with the blue nawab :)

[Banded Yeoman]

Congrats Ellen and Uncle Nelson!

It must be very thrilling to see a blue nawab wild! :cheers: :cheers:

[moloch]

Nice find! Also, glad to see that you are shooting once again. Too much work getting in the way?

Regards,