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Open wings
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Copyright: john vantighem (john1) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 65 W: 0 N: 85] (356)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-08-27
Categories: Insects
Camera: Sony Alpha DSLR A200, Minolta AF 70-210/F4.0 "Beercan", Sandisk Ultra II 4Gb
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/320 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-09-19 13:49
Viewed: 236
Points: 10
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Swallowtail is an exotic butterfly, but quite common in Europe, especially in the south. The British form is different from the continental insects illustrated here, most noticeably in the shape of the submarginal band on the forewing, which is more tapered. However, continental specimens often have quite marked tapering. Outside the UK the swallowtail may be found in almost any habitat, flying in a weak but deceptively fast manner and often sticking to daily behaviour patterns. In England it is restricted to wetlands in the eastern counties where its larval foodplant grows.It usually settles only briefly and is difficult to photograph. Like most butterflies, how ever, it will come to wet ground in hot, dry weather, and is then easier to reach.
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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 613 W: 0 N: 546] (3180)
  • [2009-09-19 14:00]

Hi John,
A spectacular macro!
And the description we provide is an excellent.
Good night,
Adrian

Ciao John,
une très belle photo de ce beau papillon pris avec une très bonne netteté, excellents point de vue et cadrage.
Merci et félicitations
Bonne nuit
Amicalement
Maurizio

Hi John,

Nice macro shot of the swallowtail!
The colors are nice along with great sharpness and taken from a well chosen POV. The tectures on the wings of the butterfly, are very well shown. Great work, my friend!

Have a nice weekend.

best regards,
Paras

PS: Sorry, I have unfortunately crossed my point-limit for today :(

John
Wonderful capture, lovely colored details, great POV.
Congratulation, my friend.
Horia

John
Wonderful capture, great colors, lovely details.
Mariana

bonjour John
superb photo de ce machaon, très belle pose nous montrant ses jolies ailes
j'aime bien les belles couleurs, le poin t de vue et la composition de l'image
passe une bonne nuit
Jacqueline

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