Erebia aethiops.

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• Argus (34927)
• [2007-02-02 9:38]

Hello Peter,
Those of us who try to avoid square compositions have to realise that sometimes there is no alternative, such as this fine shot.
This is an excellent capture with the three Woodland Ringlets having different POV's of each individual, all three being pretty sharp, as well as the umbelliferous flowers they are on and they contrast well with the blurry but recognisable Bg.
Nice to see the sex scale diffusion on the male on the right.
Lovely contribution!
TFS and best wishes, Ivan

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• Alex99 (18531)
• [2007-02-02 9:41]

Hi Peter.
Next amazing butterfly scene (stage). Only Nature can create such beautiful view. And you should be happy to have opportunity to picture it. I like the great DOF dispute the large aperture value. All butterflies and flowers are in focus. BG is separated from main subject excellently. I also like the combination of the white flowers and dark insects, which are surrounded by flowers. As always for you excellent details and great composition. Perfect done and TFS. My best wishes, dear Peter,
Alexei.

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• uleko (2769)
• [2007-02-02 10:08]

Hello Peter,
I'm amazed that you've managed to keep this wonderful summer view away from us for so long!
Perhaps you've saved it on purpose to cheer us all up in the cold winter? It certainly feels just like a vitamin injection!
Beautiful composition showing all three Ringlets sharply in focus and I like the contrasting white flowers and light green in the background. A master piece!
Many thanks, Ulla

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• cicindela (8635)
• [2007-02-02 10:39]

Hello Peter!
This time only few words, I will add some other in the evening.
This is a very nice composition! :)
Regards,
Radomir

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• jmp (8411)
• [2007-02-02 10:53]

Hi Peter,
Probably one of the best butterflies photos possible! This three bfs in different poses over the right flower and the soften colours make a wonderful image. Congratulation!
TFS, José M.

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• Osmeterium (517)
• [2007-02-02 10:54]
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• dkaved (2106)
• [2007-02-02 11:15]

Hi Peter,
A lovely "bouquet" of butterflies and well done in capturing them together.Their composition with the white flowers is very attractive and they seem to float on the blurred BG.Must have been difficult to get them all clear but you seem to have done a pretty good job.
Regards, David

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• dew77 (13209)
• [2007-02-02 11:53]

Hello Peter,
Artistic capture.POV,moment you caught,natural colors,details,BG,exposure and composition are excellent.Masterpiece!Have a great day too.
TFS...:-)

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• pvs (13835)
• [2007-02-02 12:11]

Hi Peter,

An exclusive capture,3 almost symetric beaties,well captured with good colors and sharpness,well done and TFS

Paul

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• batu (13334)
• [2007-02-02 15:03]
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Hallo Peter,
das ist eine schöne kleine Kollektion von
- Erebia aethiops
gut zu erkennen an der durchgehenden und 'knallig' rotbraunen Vorderflügelbinde und zudem an den konkaven Eindellungen der Binde. Solche hat medusa nicht.
Nichtsdestoweniger ist das Bild ausgezeichnet, da alle 3 Falter in guter Schärfe und in schönen Farben dargestellt sind. Ich darf doch das Bild in meinen THEMEN-Ordner stecken?
Schöne Grüße, Peter

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• ramthakur (32154)
• [2007-02-02 15:57]

What a fantastic congregation of these three beauties, Peter!
What is more, all the three are very well captured with superb sharpness, focus and colours.
The image is a rich treat for the eyes.
Thanks and best regards,
Ram

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• fiyo (10618)
• [2007-02-02 16:12]

Hello Peter,
very nice capture with a superb composition.Lovely detail and colours.
Nice work,very well done.

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• JoseMiguel (5506)
• [2007-02-02 18:36]

Hi Peter,
When I opened it, thought for myself: It has to be only from Peter!
A truly remarkable shot.
You made a so lovely composition, with that tiny flowers and the 3 different poses of the butterflies.
Magnificent the use of DOF to put in the same plane the insect to get them focused.
No more than congratulations, thanks for share it with us and my best regards,
JM

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• Adanac (17609)
• [2007-02-02 19:30]

Hi Peter,
Once again your posting shows your talent off very well. The composition, depth of field, details and colors are all amazing. Thanks for sharing.
Rick

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• Evelynn (14396)
• [2007-02-02 21:14]

This is lovely Peter. I don't know how you managed to get the DOF correct for all the flowers and butterflies. It is very well done.

Thanks for sharing
Evelynn : )

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• anel (15676)
• [2007-02-03 3:35]

Hallo Peter,
Noch schnell einen Besuch bei deinen Erebiae bevor es in die Berge geht. Ein herrliches und ausgewogenes Bild, dieses Trio. Ein Künstler würde sie wohl ähnlich verteilen. Aus Erfahrung weiss ich auch, dass diese braunen Schmetterlinge gar schwer zu fotografieren sind.Und sie zu identifizieren, ist noch ein anderes Problem.
Liebe Grüsse
Anne

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• horia (14900)
• [2007-02-03 5:15]

Hi Peter

What a capture!!! 3 on 1...there had to be something special on that flower! ;)
This is a splendi shot that manages to present the very nice details and colors of the Scotch Argus from 3 different POVs at the same time!
The DOF is most cerainly the key ellement and it's impeccably managed - so it can focus on all of the 3 butterflies.
The colors are lovley and the light is very nice, completing this amazing composition.

Bravo and TFS
Horia

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• RAP (7405)
• [2007-02-03 6:18]

Verdaderamente bella composición Peter con las tres mariposas agradablemente captadas, con un escaso DOF pero que abarca a las mismas con gran foco general.
Me gusta el punto de vista para mostrar todos los ejemplares con buen desenfoque posterior.
Tal vez el punto débil es la iluminación, tan difícil en estos casos donde las flores blancas saldrían totalmente sobre expuestas usando la asistencia del flash.
Mis mejores saludos... Ricardo

Truly beautiful composition Peter with the three butterflies nicely captured, with a scarce DOF but that it embraces to the same ones with great general focus.
I like the point of view to show all the samples with good posterior out of focus.
Perhaps the weak point is the illumination, so difficult in these cases where the white flowers would come out totally over exposed using the assistance of flash.
My best regards... Ricardo

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• sgo (718)
• [2007-02-03 6:25]
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Hello Peter,
This is such a charming composition with the three Erebian elves happily dancing 'round in their Elysian field after having just emerged from the grips of Erebos to whom they are destined soon to return. Thank you very much for this lovely reminiscence of what awaits us out there to gladden our minds again.
With best regards,
Goran

P.S. The Swedish name is something of a curiosity in European Butterflies.

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• SkyF (8127)
• [2007-02-04 12:58]

Hallo Peter,
ich glaube du kannst zaubern ;-). Das ist ein ganz bezauberndes Foto, die Schmetterlinge selbst sehen wie eine Bluete aus. Wunderschoen hast du dieses Bild gestalted.
Gruss..Sky

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• Maite (5195)
• [2007-02-04 15:24]

Hello Peter
Beautiful!! What a lovely dance of pretty butterflies! A lucky capture and excellent shot accompanied by an interesting note.
My compliments and thank you very much for sharing.
Greetings
Maite

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• loot (10027)
• [2007-02-05 15:58]
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Hi Peter

An exquisite capture of these beautiful butterflies. What a bonus you received by getting 3 of these insects posing on the same plant. The little white flowers almost look suspended in mid air.

The BG is well removed from the subjects creating an amazing 3D effect in this lovely composition. Great colours, sharp details, and spot-on exposure all adds up to a very pleasing shot.

Well done and TFS.
Regards
Loot

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• claudine (0)
• [2007-02-06 8:55]

Hello Peter,
This image is very impressive. It is a delight to see three of this beautiful specie at the same time in all different poses. Details, exposure POV, composition and DOF are just beautiful and so well done. This is a master's piece, congratulations!
Claudine

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• Merlin (1094)
• [2007-02-07 14:33]

Ah! Now this one we DO have - but I need to travel along way to find it. They seem to be very local in scotland, and in some open woodland they are very numerous (on the rare occasions when the sun shines) and in others they are absent. A very attractive, "natural" image that reminds me of summers in cool woodlands - thank you. Nigel.

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• cedryk (5184)
• [2007-02-13 21:26]

Hello Peter,
Subject: very nice, I like Erebias a lot!
Composition: excellent and well balanced
Focus: spot on, perfect DOF
Color: well staurated, however some yellow dominant can be seen
Lighting: excellent soft light
Best greetings and TFS!
Michal

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• rimas (4273)
• [2007-02-24 11:12]

Hello Peter,
It’s just magic place and masterpiece job. Great ornamental design of the three Woodland Ringlets, flowers and leaves.
Thank you! Best regards,
Rimantas

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• zumoduvas (2427)
• [2007-05-24 17:33]

Hello Peter.

Excellent picture, nice composition and colors.

Regards.
Jose Luis.

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• mjaniceanne (64)
• [2007-08-15 5:33]
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Hi Peter
I have been going through your gallery and I am just amazed at the array of wonderful shots. I think they are all great but this one is my favorite-to get this composition and detail is very impressive, particularly the white flower exposure. I have just started taking butterflies and I have a long way to go!

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• andrei99 (737)
• [2009-01-06 7:03]
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Successful capture.
Tell me how you managed to make clear the two butterflies that are far and that is very close to another unclear.