OH NO!! BUTTY AGAIN by SNAKEY
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First of all my apologies to my friends that
have added me to their fav list. I know you
got a notice earlier about a post but then I
decided to delete it. Sorry for the bother.
It was not bad that I dumped it. I had not
typed anything wrong that I had to dump it.
I don't know why..... but I was feeling
somewhat restricted so I dumped the post.
I was trying to explain something but I was
not being very successful using one image.
So, I decided to add 3 more to what I wanted
to say........ in a better way.
After having clicked 228 butty pics yesterday
and after having added 112 more today, I think
I am now in a position to comment on some of
the behavious of the buttys that came to my
notice. ( This is not a science lesson, please
do not expect accurate scientific truth in it,
it's just a laymans observation, whojust
happen to be a photographer;)
When a butty is in an envioremnet like this one
it is collecting nector and it is working hard,
not a seconds rest. I have seen these lil
creatures work hard and my respect for them
has grown now.
Since the plants on which these buttys tend to
feed themselves are placed in such a fashion
that they directly face the sun, lighting is
an issue for me. You will notice most of the
flowers are over saturated at the centre. Also the buttys being dark, lack of light also
becomes an issue. Hence, using my own self as
a shadow has also not worked too well. I need
to work harder, I know.
Anyway back to my commentary..... These buttys
hop from flower to flower and as you can notice
in the bottom image left.... the centre of the
flower is yellow with closed bud kinda thingys.
The buttys use their straw to peirce open them
and then put their straw into it to draw the
nector out. This is the first time I am noticing
this. Till now I have seen them just use their
straw for draining out the nector. This puncturing act is new to me so I wanted to
share this with you all.
Another interesting observation I made was...
after the buttys peirce open these yellow things
and suck the nector from it, in comes the bees,
all kind of..... and they start using these opened
shells to feed. So these insects seem to be in
some kind of harmony with each other. It was
hard for me to concieve the hard working bee
as beinng the one to feed on the left overs.;)
Finally, something I been wanting to say or
admit for a while but have not found reasonable
time to give words to it. Here I go.....
Honest to god ( if there is one), had it not been
for RR or sites like this........... trust me,
I would have been grossly misled into believing
that I was the worlds best Photographer around.
Luckily for RR and other such sites, I am not in
any kinda hallucination of mis-conception. I
know my place.;) I am sure many of you would
agree with me and can relate with me.
.....and I also wish to add this...... if I had
had a camera half as good as many of the artists
at RR and living in an the enviorenment I am in,
right now..... I would have really reached those
heights, thats my belief.
Hence this butty collage is being dedicated to
all those wonderful photographers who have set
great standards in photography and whose posts
and photo works are not just displays but a
lesson or an inspiration for many of us. I shall
refrain from naming anyone for if I start thinking
there comes atleast 100 names and even after
listing them out, I would be leaving out a lot many.
Thanks for your views and comments.
:O))
SNAKEY
Comments (27)
GabyS
WOW!!! Amazing shots!!! Beautifull! V***
Sekadhar
WOW! I like a first photo you posted today, too! Now you have four less than 300! Of, course I am joking again! Thanks for text! I am learning every day...Excellent done:))!!!
Vraxor
Beautiful pictures, rich of colors and crisp shots. Excellent!
Enmos
Wow cool observation Raj, im impressed with their beauty and this harmony they seem to have !! Excellent work here !!
Sylvaine
Yes Please More and More butties.....they are life, wings, sensuality, hopes, beauties, carrying from a flower to another...heavens seed...
Lary
Wonderful collage! and beautiful butterflyies!!!!
cynlee
dear raj... these are beautiful & a wonderful presentation, posted at the smaller size like this gives them even more clarity/sharpness... enjoyed reading your butty observations & also agree, there's always room for improvement... we set the highest standards for ourselves... still think you do a fine job of it! :] maybe Santa will come through for you this year!
danob
A wonderful collage this is part of the joy in nature and wildlife photography in that we are always learning, the person behind the camera is the most important thing good gear helps but it is the same delusion to think someone who is rich is always happy or at an advantage!! I agree with Cynlee as on the net we all have to reduce the size down anyway.. You share your joy for me that makes you a special friend
tony_br22
very good artwork
dtp
nice display love the pic
Tedz
So many Butty's....so little time....looking good when reduced.....as for standards....I am too much of an Amateur to know....just have fun :]
Akinom
All four are excellent shots... wish I could do this! And your presentation is superb, too! Don't think only the camera makes a great shot... it's still the person behind who makes it! What is a fantastic camera worth if you don't have a great eye for details or a feel for compo? You are right, we all can learn a lot by others here... starting on Rendo my images were poor. They still aren't great but I'm proud one can see the progress in my work ... hehe. Viewing your images for quite a while I can tell you the progress in your work is amazing! Hugz
zulaan
Perfect, beautiful artwork !!!! ;)
blacq_nyght_vampyre
I know how you feel. I love your work.... mine is in no way comparable to yours. Your butters are the best. Thank you for sharing your work with the world.Your work is some of the best I've ever seen and I am no one. Keep it up... it makes us smile and think. Vote
smiles95
340 pics is alot of butty's :). Some of your best shots yet!
sossy
hey Ray, great observation, excellent done! I agree with cynlee that I often thought you should present your shots in a smaller size! this posting here is so gorgeous and amazing colored! you captured the flowers AND the butties through an excellent POV! and the presentation here is breathtaking! and I also agree with akinom, we all have to learn! I know I'm not a photographer, I only want to catch memories for life and joy! and I be happy when I have the luck to get a good shot to share with you! But most I love to view all beautiful shots of other and better artists showing nature's wonder, of amazing landscapes I never will be able to visit! so keep on to enjoy me by showing butties I've never seen! Your work is fantastic and I love that you are not superficial! ;o)))))
Elfenone
I think these images along with your hard work and layman's observations, are interesting and very educational..and that maybe you should do a book. Maybe a series on butterflies and flowers.
kora
A wonderful collage of beautiful images, Raj. Your commentary is very interesting too. Remarkable captures! :)))
tvernuccio
What a wonderful collage, my friend!!!! these butties are fantastic!!!! I love your gallery!!! your photography gets to my heart and soul. there is more about photography than cam and technical stuff...it's about that heart and soul stuff. so many images are beautiful...but some of them i find lacking in emotion. our galleries are reflections of our heart and soul. look at mine. my photography...well, let's just say i have SO much to work on. I get very disappointed in my fotos. but i can improve. and hopefully one day i'll have better cam. anyway, i consider you one of the best photographers. your fotos touch me and i love seeing the world through your eyes...that's what i enjoy. there are some photographers who may be better technically and we can learn from them. but you've got something special in your art...it's YOU!!!!!! thank you for your info about buttys...i find it very interesting!!!!!!!! i would like to hear more! hugest hugz to u!! {{{{ }}}}}}
Blush
Perfect colloage And also the info Vote n hugs Susan~
Apophis906
Oh they are all so pretty,such pretty shots. I know what you mean about taking pics of butties. I always find it so tough,cause they dont last long on a flower usually before they are on the next one. I actually have made a dvd for my grandmother of butties in action,and you can see all that you have talked about,its very cool to watch I know. Excellent capture on all and what a wonderful job here.
Punaguy
These captures Rock! Keep up the great work...! Thanks for the info..I learn something new everyday.I cannot agree with you more about the artists on this site. Each one brings something different and interesting to the table. I have learned so much in such a short time on this site...Artist such as yourself inspire everyone of us to try a lttle harder. Thanks for sharing!
Masema
I agree with the above comments...if you have fun in what you are doing, then that's enough...perfection, excellent, bad...whatever, is in the eye of the beholder as the saying goes. Don't underestimate your talent...As you can see, many of us here enjoy what you do...Keep it up ;) These are all great shots btw.
jcv2
Wow! I am so glad we have YOU around as multibuttyshooter, we see so many butties we have never seen before and now you're gonna tell us even more about the secret life of these butties! Thank you very much for sharing all this, Raj!
tesla
WOW!!!Xlent presentation!!!
WiserAngel
Truly a work of art. I just love to look at these images.
AgentMai
Dear Raj! I can relate to what you're saying about some of the inspiring artists at RR. I havent been here a year, but I think seeing the great work here has made me raise my own standards just to keep up with some of you lol But regardless of camera equipment, and experience, I think RR is a great place to be inspired, and inspire others. And you my friend are a great inspiration to me!! Bravo for this collection of black beauties! Your butty photos brighten up the darkest day! A lovely series my friend friendly hugs