Common-Threering (Ypthima-asterope) Courtship Behaviour

[Theivaprakasham Hari]

Common Threering (Ypthima asterope):

The African Ringlet or Common Threering (Ypthima asterope) is a species of Satyrinae butterfly found in most dry areas of both Africa and Asia.
The wingspan is 30–34 mm for males and 32–38 mm for females.


EXIF Details:
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Camera Maker: SONY
Camera Model: DSC-HX60V (Digital Camera)
Lens: 4.3-129.0 mm f/3.5-6.3
Image Date: 2015-03-15 16:27:46
Focal Length: 18.75mm
Aperture: ƒ/5.6
Exposure Time: 0.013 s (1/80)
ISO equiv: 80
Exposure Bias: none
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: aperture priority (semi-auto)
White Balance: Auto
Flash Fired: No (enforced)
Orientation: Normal
Location: Vadavalli, Coimbatore.

[Mrudul Godbole]

Nice natural history moment captured. The smaller butterfly on the left is the male, right? The low angle adds to the composition. Good details. Thanks for sharing.

[Sabyasachi Patra]

I like the low angle. I would have liked a bit more depth of field. Stopping down to a narrow aperture like f8 would have been nice. How much of crop is this? How did you process it?

[Theivaprakasham Hari]

@Mrudul Godbole mam: Thanks for your Comments. The Smaller butterfly on the left is a MALE. Female are generally larger in size compared to Males in accordance with butterflies.

[Theivaprakasham Hari]

I like the low angle. I would have liked a bit more depth of field. Stopping down to a narrow aperture like f8 would have been nice. How much of crop is this? How did you process it?

@Sabyasachi Patra sir, I am using a Simple Small Digital Camera that which supports a maximum of f/8 as Aperture. This is a Full Frame picture without any cropping. Only a little contrast was increased during processing.

[Roopak Gangadharan]

nice to see this...the colours have come out well.
TFS
roopak