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Parnassius apollo


Parnassius apollo
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Copyright: Martin Pustelnik (Eiren3) Silver Note Writer [C: 1 W: 0 N: 25] (194)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-07-02
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon EOS 40 D, Sigma 150mm F 2.8 Macro
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/250 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-02-11 11:59
Viewed: 744
Points: 14
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Place: calcite quarry in Stramberk, Czech Republic
Up juvenile female, about 2hours old, down is male.

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 favorite food plant is Stonecrop.

...from wikipedia
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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1935 W: 6 N: 5396] (19252)
  • [2009-02-11 12:50]

HI Martin,this is a great scoop!! You was lucky to found a situation like that and a great photographer to choose the best light to capture! Beautiful work,my best best compliments,Luciano

Just great. Definitely deserves more than 2 smileys !
the light from behind is gorgeous and gives some transparence to the wings
Very delicate white and yellow colors and a nice vertical compo
Bravo Martin
Patrick

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  • rcrick Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 710 W: 36 N: 1542] (4971)
  • [2009-02-11 20:35]

Hi Martin,

First time I've seen your work, wonderful shot of these two butterflys, the back lighting is stunning, taken from an excellent POV. Beautiful colours and markings superb detail, really nice work, all the best,

Cheer Rick :)

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  • crs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 524 W: 0 N: 920] (3543)
  • [2009-02-11 21:11]

Hello Martin,

Your photo with these rare butterflies is very nice. You have chosen a fine lighting with insects lit from behind. The caracteristic transparency of the wings is well shown. Colors are fine looking very natural. Those of the butterflies wings making a fine contrast with the background.

Thank you for sharing,
Cristian

Bonjour Martin.
Trés belle image.Mes compliments.

seeing this rare butterfly mating is so good :))
TFS.
background and backlight is so good.
ozgur

hi martin,
very beautiful mating pair of apollo, fine composition and great lighting. tfs.
nagraj.v

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  • Alutka Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 132 W: 42 N: 370] (1576)
  • [2009-02-12 4:51]

Witaj Martin,
ciekawe zdjęcie pary Niepylaka apollo. Osobiście nie widziałam jeszcze tego motyla, dlatego dziękuję Ci, ze go tu umieściłeś. Bardzo ładna kompozycja, z dużą ilością światła słonecznego i wspaniałymi kolorami. Głębia ostrości mogłaby być odrobinę większa, dałoby to ostrość doskonałą ale i tak jest bardzo dobrze. Gratuluję i pozdrawiam
Alina

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