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Red admiral


Red admiral
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Copyright: Siegfried Potrykus (siggi) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 280 W: 3 N: 751] (2694)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-07-05
Categories: Insects
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/200 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-07-09 10:10
Viewed: 311
Points: 46
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Red Admiral or Vanessa atalanta (previously also known as Pyrameis atalanta) is a well-known colourful butterfly, found in temperate Europe, Asia and North America. The species is resident only in warmer areas, but migrates north in spring, and sometimes again in autumn.

This large butterfly is identified by its striking dark brown, red and black wing pattern. The caterpillar feeds on nettles, and the adult drinks from flowering plants like the Buddleia and overripe fruit.

In northern Europe, it is one of the last butterflies to be seen before winter sets in, often feeding on the pale fire of ivy flowers on sunny days. The Red Admiral is also known to hibernate, re-emerging individuals showing prominently darker colourings than first brood subjects. The butterfly also flies on sunny winter days, especially in southern Europe.

In North America, the Red Admiral generally has two broods from March through October. Most of North America must be recolonized each spring by southern migrants, but this species over-winters in South Texas.

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  • Great 
  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 527 W: 0 N: 95] (583)
  • [2008-07-09 11:09]

Hello Siefried, great macro shot of a Vanessa. TFS. Regards,
Mehmet

Hello Siggi,

good pov and BG but personally I prefer a little more df an spacse left and above the butterfly.

No oczywiscie ze ta nazwa pasuje temu motylowi,Wspaniale zblizenie Siegried,swietne wykonanie.
Pozdrawiam.
Janusz

Hi Siegfried, beautiful lateral view of this lovely Vanessa, splendid colors and fine details, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1780 W: 8 N: 4611] (14907)
  • [2008-07-09 12:58]

Hi Siggi,

Wonderful macro of this Rear Admiral with good views of both sides of the wings. Colors and details are very good. The flowers are beautiful and the background is excellent.

Jane

Merhaba Siegfried,kadrajı kelebek kaplamis olsada guzel bir makro.Detaylar ve renkler cok güzel.Etrafta bosluklar olsa daha bir guzel olurdu,selamlar :))

Hello Siggi, excellent, such good detail and colours. Great use of the light to give such detail. The wings look like velvet.... best regards h

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 994 W: 6 N: 2661] (9899)
  • [2008-07-09 15:23]

Hi Sieg,fantastic work, i like a lot this way to show the butterflies,perfects sharpness and colors and very interesting note too,have a nice day and thanks for share,LUCIANO

  • Great 
  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1329 W: 107 N: 4800] (21318)
  • [2008-07-09 16:09]

Hello Siegfried! Very colorful butterfly, sharp with a good exposure and a strong composition! Well done, thanks!

Mario

Siegfried,
lovely butt, very well shot with all the colors seen beautifully.

The framing is a bit too tight...would have liked some space all around for a better compo.

great shot, in any case!!

rgds
pushpinder

  • Great 
  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2463 W: 168 N: 7435] (23482)
  • [2008-07-09 22:26]

Hello Siggi,
Excellent close capture of the Red Admiral showing the beautiful pattern and colours of the underside very sharply. A fine neutral background too. Personally I would have liked a bit more space around it though.
TFS and best wishes, Ulla

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  • GLEM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 524 W: 87 N: 693] (5739)
  • [2008-07-10 2:27]

hi Siegfried
ohoh better and better post i love it. A colorfull image with wonderfull details. Perhapps just to much focusing but a great shot.
tfs

gl

Hola Siegfried,
Buen acercamiento a esta bella mariposa con gran definición, excelente luz y color. Saludos
José Ramón

  • Great 
  • vral Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 59 W: 0 N: 159] (690)
  • [2008-07-10 3:25]

Hello Siefried,

This Red Admiral in full frame has interesting color patterns and details. I like the eye pattern. POV and composition are too good.

TFS

vral

  • Great 
  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2339 W: 59 N: 3779] (12124)
  • [2008-07-10 5:49]

Hi Siegfried,
The butterfly looks so nice on that flower.As Gert has said in his critique, I'd prefer more space in the composition too. TFS
Greetings,
Selen

Even the nether wings of an Admiral are beautifully designed with lovely colours and patterns on them, Siegfried.
It is a splendid capture with perfect focus and fine colours on both the subject and the flowers.
Well done and thanks for sharing this image.
Ram

  • Great 
  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 751 W: 0 N: 1506] (6876)
  • [2008-07-10 7:45]

Hello Siegfried
Nice presentation.Well composed image with a good POV.The image is also very sharp with excellent detail.Colors are lovely.
TFS Michel

  • Great 
  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1202 W: 68 N: 2489] (8215)
  • [2008-07-10 11:31]

Hello Siegfried,
Fantastic macro in wonderful clear colours and sharpness. Great POV. The composition is a bit tight. Beautiful OOF BG.
Regards,
Peter

Colori bellissimi ed ottima inquadratura: complimenti!

Ciao e grazie, Emanuele

Bonsoir Siegfried
l'aspect velours de l'aile postérieure, est très bien rendu
bravo et Merci pour ce magnifique papillon
Laurent

Stupenda macro di Vanessa atalanta, ottimi POV e composizione con un bellissimo tappeto di fiori, molto buona la definizione dei dettagli, hai reso bellissimi i colori anche di questo lato inferiore delle ali. Grazie e complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

  • Great 
  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1714 W: 24 N: 4988] (16346)
  • [2008-07-15 14:02]

Hi Siegfried,
Wonderful close-up shot of this beautiful Red Admiral with such amazing colours, details and markings on its wings. Nice pose captured on those pink Lantana flowers. Though the image is cropped a bit tightly it still retains its beauty. Excellent DOF, POV and composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

Hi Sigfried,

Your butterfly images are a lot inspiraing to other newcomers in this field. This admiral is particularly beautiful with splashes of colour all over the underside wings. The BG is also affable. The baseline flowers are upholding the mood of the shot.


TFS,

Subhayan.

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