Alexandra Hospital Butterfly Trail

[Bluesteel]

Nice shot...#7 makes my hair stand...=S

That #7 ugly caterpillar will turn into this beautiful Common Birdwing.

Cheers!

 

[lennyl]

Thats a Chocolate Pansy.

Ah, so that's what they look like underneath. Usually see them with their wings open.

You may want to consider utilising the online checklist by www.butterflycircle.com

Fantastic! Thank you!

 

[lennyl]

For new butterfly shooter this article written by me awhile ago might be a worthwhile read to save you hours of frustration in butterfly hunting: Stalking and Shooting Butterflies.

Nice article, thank you.

What's your working distance with the 180mm macro?

One thing I do is to start taking photos as I'm moving in slowly. Usually they're not spooked by the sound of the mirror slap. This ensures at least some photo for documentary purpose even if they're not good enough for display.

 

[Papilio]

One thing I do is to start taking photos as I'm moving in slowly. Usually they're not spooked by the sound of the mirror slap. This ensures at least some photo for documentary purpose even if they're not good enough for display.

Yes, that's a good technique. We call it taking "insurance shots". Butterflies don't have ears, so they are not affected by loud noises like birds do. However, some may be affected by "noise" via vibrations in the air. But in most cases, butterflies are spooked off mainly by sudden movements or shadows moving towards them - in which case these are perceived as potential predatory attacks on them.

 

[doubleace]

That #7 ugly caterpillar will turn into this beautiful Common Birdwing.

Cheers!

haha.. an ugly caterpillar become a beautiful butterfly..

 

[trident]

You may want to consider getting the Nature Society of Singapore's Butterfly Interest Group's Field Guide in addition to online resources. For $5 or so it's great value for money - saves a lot of time.

Andy,
This book can be bought from Kinokuniya book store over at Ngee Ann City.
A very easy to follow reference book.
Richard

 

[doubleace]

Thanks Richard.. I'll go and take a look. If need then i will get it. The butterfly lists in butterflycircle got most of the butterfly in singapore so currently still can use that to identify the butts that i took.

 

[doubleace]

I've combine all my thread to http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?p=4055279#post4055279