Parnassius apollo

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Parnassius apollo
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Copyright: Dejan Kulijer (dejo) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 354 W: 54 N: 476] (2044)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-07-16
Categories: Insects
Exposure: f/4, 1/200 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): European Butterflies 6, Nature of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Fauna of Bosnia and Herzegovina [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-10-26 16:43
Viewed: 461
Points: 48
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Apollo or Mountain Apollo (Parnassius apollo), is a butterfly of the Papilionidae family. It is found on mountains in Europe usually above 1000m up to 2000m, preferring flowery meadows and mountain pastures. This species is of interest to entomologists due to the variety of subspecies, often only restricted to a specific valley in the alps. Related species can be found all over the world. The caterpillar's favourite food plant is Stonecrop (Sedum).

In Finland Apollo was one of the first species of insects declared endangered. The Apollo population in Finland and Sweden decreased drastically during the 1950's. The reason for this is not known, but it is commonly thought to be because of a disease. In Sweden it is since restricted to areas that have limestone in the ground, suggesting that the decrease could hypothetically be related to acid rain.[1]

The Apollo also known as the "great eye" is on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Animals, in Appendix II in CITES and is mentioned in annex IV of Habitats Directive.

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Hi Dejan,
You've taken very beautiful butterfly with excellent details and colours, fine POV & DOF.
just a little bit over exposure I think, but its white and to photograph white butterfly like this is not easy. Very well done!
TFS and have a nice weekend!!
Regards, Kevin

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  • rdfoto Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 341 W: 0 N: 654] (2816)
  • [2007-10-26 22:27]

Bonjour Dejan
Très belle prise, couleurs et netteté, très beau spécimen.
Amicalement Robi

Bonjour Dejan
Très belle photo de ce magnifique papillon.
En france il est très très rare.
Merci
Laurent

Hello Dejan,

Very good composition. Sharpness is perfect.
Well done,
Mariki

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1963 W: 6 N: 1615] (11796)
  • [2007-10-27 2:13]

Hola Dejan,
bella composición visual...
agradable pov.
saludos

Hi Dejan

Great looking butterfly and well captured, the exposure looks spot on.
Great sharpness and pattern detail. I have the diagonal composition.

Chris

Dejan,

Great job,
This has to be a hard shot to do but you did it well.

fotoab

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  • Maite Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 924 W: 60 N: 1126] (4565)
  • [2007-10-27 4:57]

Hello Dejan
A very good and beautiful capture of this splendid specimen of Apollo! Excellent details and very good composition.
My compliments and TFS
Greetings
Maite

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  • clint Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 47 W: 0 N: 236] (1301)
  • [2007-10-27 6:13]

an absolute wonderful shot beautiful detail and well controlled exposure.
works great against the background.
all the best
clint

Hi Dejan.
Wonderful butterfly!
Very good colors and sharpness.
Excellent details and POV.
Pleasant composition.
Well done!
Best regards,
José Roberto

Great take, actually i think if could rotate 180 degree would make the subject feel more lively, just a feeling.
TFS
Best regards,
Kean

Buen enfoque y una bella composición.

Un abrazo Dejan.

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  • Oz1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 84 W: 2 N: 170] (956)
  • [2007-10-28 0:12]

Hi Dejan,
Great shot of the apollo. All aspects are accurate with a perfect pose.
TFS!
Oz

Hi Dejan,
Nice macro with good details and composition. BG, POV also very well. TFS. Mustafa

Hi Dejan, superb butterfly with splendid details and excellent sharpness, great exposure, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3065 W: 231 N: 5837] (19352)
  • [2007-10-28 23:32]

Wow, Dejan.
A great shot you have here.
The butterfly was very cooperative and opened up his wings real wide to show you his beautiful markings.
Excellent focus and exposure, especially on the white wings.
Perfect symmetry.
TFS. : )

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  • tiklod Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 299 W: 77 N: 891] (3361)
  • [2007-10-29 18:05]

Hi Dejan,
This macro makes a special effect and this butterfly seems so wide and big! Excellent details and contrast on white wings (not easy to do). Beautiful colours...
Regards,

Claude

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2063 W: 168 N: 5679] (18020)
  • [2007-10-30 12:50]

Hello Dejan,
This is one of my favourite butterflies that you've captured so well in a diagonal pose. Fine sharp details of the wing pattern and beautiful natural colours. The background is a bit noisy but the colour makes a good contrast.
TFS and regards, Ulla

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  • ridvan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 589 W: 0 N: 1139] (5120)
  • [2007-10-30 16:42]

Hello friend;
Nice composition.Good POV and sharp image whit nice details.Colors are beautiful.
TFS ridvan

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  • Ena Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 371 W: 60 N: 547] (2226)
  • [2007-10-31 13:40]

Great photo!Nice composition amd colors!Very good details!

Ciao Dejan,
la tua foto mi piace per i colori naturali e la perfetta messa a fuoco.
Anche l'inquadratura è perfetta.
Complimenti,
Marcello

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  • Necipp Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1140 W: 15 N: 2045] (12098)
  • [2007-11-14 13:15]

Hello Dejan a superb catch fine sharp detail and beautifully composed, good contrast with the background tfs rgds Necip.

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2795 W: 149 N: 4002] (12925)
  • [2007-11-17 0:30]

Hi Dejan.
I am impressed with your pictures as well as by this one. Amazing POV and wingspread of the fine butterfly. I have not met this species in my region. Diagonal composition is so attractive . BG is charming in its colourfulness and smoothness. My compliments and warm greetings.
Alexei.

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1499 W: 20 N: 4163] (13580)
  • [2007-12-23 6:53]

Hi Dejan,
Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year to you.
Wonderful shot of this beautiful butterfly with such lovely colours and sharp details. Great lighting and exposure and I like the open winged pose here. Excellent POV to portray it and a precise DOF which lets the subjects stand out from the BG prefectly. Superb diagonal composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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