Citrus butterfly larvae

[yeshwanth gowda]

EOS 7D,f-9,1/250,built in flash, lens sigma- 105mm


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[Julie Kenward]

Wow...what an awesome view, Yeshwanth! I think you could use a little more sharpening around the orange tongue and the area right between - and including - the eyes. It's just a touch soft in those parts.

I'd also clone out any little white specs on the leaf and tongue.

Very cool image...it really comes right out and grabs your attention!

[pat lillich]

wow is right! Gorgeous! the black line across the face is incredible. agree with Julie - would like to see a little more sharpening around the eyes.

[Ken Childs]

Hi Yeshwanth, this is a cool looking caterpillar! I've read that there are hundreds of species of false-eyed caterpillars like this and that the 'eyes' will scare away predators, especially birds.

Jules' critique covered this perfectly. All I have to add is that if you get a chance at one of these again, try using a smaller aperture so you can get enough DOF to cover from the tip of the orange thing (osmeterium?) to behind the eyes.

[Steve Maxson]

Hi Yeshwanth and welcome to Macro! This is a very interesting looking caterpillar and I can see why predators might hesitate before tackling this guy. The critique has been well covered above. I think this would look great at f/16. As a minor point, you might add just a bit of room at the top so that there is more separation between the body of the caterpillar and the frame edge. :) Keep them coming.

[Roman Kurywczak]

Hey Yeshwanth,
Can't add much to the excellent advice above....but watch that you don't get too close to the top of frame. pointing the camera slightly upward would help there as you had the room below.

[yeshwanth gowda]

Thanx every one , I will improve up on my techniques