Heliconius Subspecies by danob
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One of the best ways of showing evolutionary continuity between species and geographic races is to demonstrate that hybridization still occurs between closely related species. In Victorian times and early this century, naturalists were very interested, like "stamp-collectors", in freaks of nature, including rare hybrids between species. Between the 1930s and about 1980, there was decreased interest about the peculiarities of nature, and increased emphasis on the "fundamental" biological "realities" of animal species. (Hybridization between plant species is so abundant and easily shown, of course, that this rather myopic view of "pure", "good" species has never really caught on among botanists). Widely used field guides from this period often omit pictures even of common hybrids of birds and butterflies that can be seen in the wild, while treating much rarer or even extinct species in the same book. Recently, however, there has been renewed interest in biodiversity in all its glory, and it is possible to discern a return of interest in exceptions ("bad species") as well as the good species. In some beautiful recent books, often thorough world treatments of particular groups of butterflies and birds, hybridization between species is again becoming well-documented.
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Comments (50)
A wonderful picture. Very good DOV and compo. And thanks for your documentation added to it.
Outstanding shot, awesome presentation... this looks like a painting ! Thank you also for the very interesting info !!! v
Fabulous macro, Dan! Light & shadow, clarity & blur, colours, all are awesome! V
Wonderful shot of this Heliconius Subspecies although I've other thoughts about evolution. But nevertheless the bio-diversity is stunning and your brief history shows how people tend to look to nature in different time-periods! Thank you for sharing this! Excellent work!
wowww..!!! wonderful shot..!! love colors, composition and mood...so cool...*** V ***
Gorgeous butty and flower. I always enjoy your photos and commentary. Keep it up.
Spectacular image Danny and again interesting discussion
beautiful composition!
Great DOF, and the wonderful lighting creates a magical focal point,Danny. Enjoyed your very informative commentary as well.
Fine photography Dano :)
Wonderful, simply wonderful shot, Danny :))
The color combination in this beautiful butterfly shot makes it something quite special, a feast for my eyes!
Danny you get the most fantastic color and crispness in your work, you have lighting down to a level that is just unbelivable, Mate you are a first rate photographer.........John
without you dear I could never really say that I know how micro world is like :)
Beautiful shot Danny! Excellent:o)
Beautiful work here, love the dof and compo !! Excellent !!
a beautiful colored shot! butty in wonderful dress and perfect light! so well composed!
excellent macro and beautiful butty
All has been said... what could I add?... just my vote!
Monika is right, everything has been said! My opinion: Why dont butties pose for me like this!!!! The frustration! I'm glad you capture these beauties, it's beyond me lol. Excellent macro =)