Vanessa atalanta

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Vanessa atalanta
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Copyright: Dejan Kulijer (dejo) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 355 W: 54 N: 476] (2048)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-08-15
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon Powershot S2-IS
Exposure: f/3.5, 1/500 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Nature of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Fauna of Bosnia and Herzegovina [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-10-05 14:48
Viewed: 370
Points: 9
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Vanessa atalanta (Red Admiral)

The range of Red Admirals extends from northern Canada, throughout the United States, through Mexico, and as far south as Guatemala. This butterfly is also found in Hawaii, Europe, Northern Africa, New Zealand, and in Asia as far east as Iran.

Red Admirals are considered to be people-friendly butterflies that will approach and perch on human beings. In regard to other butterflies of their species, however, the male butterflies are known to be territorial in order to find a mate. Male Red Admirals generally claim an elliptically shaped area ranging between 4-13 m wide and 8-24 m long. To protect this area, the males will patrol their territorial boundaries up to thirty times an hour. If an intruder enters their area, they attempt to drive them away by out-flying and out-maneuvering the intruding butterfly.

Red Admirals tend to be fidgety and swift insects that rapidly change direction throughout the course of their flight. The species appears to be most active throughout the spring and fall months, its flight time lasts from March until November. Adult Red Admirals will hibernate throughout the winter months.
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  • Ena Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 360 W: 60 N: 569] (2319)
  • [2007-10-06 16:00]

Slika je jako dobra! :-)

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  • Alma Silver Star Critiquer [C: 13 W: 0 N: 1] (8)
  • [2007-10-07 11:48]

Bella ripresa! La farfalla sembra quasi in volo.

hi dejan!
some 3d effect in this one,stands
out well from the background
not perfect sharpness but a
fine picture!
well done!

Bonito efecto óptico creado al disparar desde ese ángulo y difuminar el fondo. Buen enfoque, colores y contrastes.

Saludos Dejan.

Hi Dejan,

I like a lot the wings shape of this beautiful subject. Your POV is perfect.

Well done!

Gio

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