A Splash of Colour

Tony T · Post by **Tony T** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 8:18 pm

Ecuador 1990, FE2, Kodachrome 200; cropped.
One of the Clearwing Butterflies (Family: Ithomiidea, Genus: probably Oleria) from the tropical rain forest.

cactuspic · Post by **cactuspic** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 8:51 pm

Gorgeous shot Tony. you caught the iridescent wing beautifully.

Irwin

Tony T · Post by **Tony T** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 6:06 am

Thanks. Yes a lucky shot, get a slightly different angle and the wings get completely transparent; bit like photographing a piece of clear plastic sheeting

beetleman · Post by **beetleman** » Sat Jan 12, 2008 10:50 am

They are a very interesting butterflys. I was so shocked at the clear wings when I saw my first one. Here is one I posted in the old forums ( not a very good one) http://www.photomacrography1.net/forum/ ... costa+rica

Tony T · Post by **Tony T** » Sat Jan 12, 2008 1:51 pm

A decent photo Doug. If I had to put a name on your butterfly :- Ithomia patilla