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Vanessa atlanta


Vanessa atlanta
Photo Information
Copyright: Siegfried Potrykus (siggi) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 289 W: 3 N: 788] (2822)
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: 2008-07-21 10:30
Viewed: 301
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 26
[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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  • Arjun Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 299 W: 3 N: 735] (3444)
  • [2008-07-21 10:40]

hi siegfried,
Nice picture...lovely colours. i feel different composition would have been better
TFS

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  • Amadeo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 198 W: 0 N: 663] (2949)
  • [2008-07-21 10:45]

Hola Siegfried, excelente fotografia de esta bonita mariposa.
Buena exposición y bonitos tonos de color.
Una toma bien compuesta, nitida y buen detalle. Un saludo

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1213 W: 68 N: 2512] (8287)
  • [2008-07-21 11:10]

Hello Siegfried,
Wonderful photo in splendid colours. I turned the photo for myself 180 degrees and I liked it more, but that's personal.
Sharpness, details and POV are excellent.
Regards,
Peter

Elegancia en esta toma y realismo en la pose. Quizá un poco saturado el color, pero indudablemente con mucha fuerza.
Saludos Siegfried: Josep Ignasi.

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1993 W: 5 N: 5571] (21050)
  • [2008-07-21 12:09]

Hi Siegfried. A nice Red Admiral from you to night. good rich colours and fine detail . I like the top view showing the wing markings. well done TFS.
Nick..

Vanessa and Budleah...classic combination, bright well detailed, and sharp focused. very nice POV,

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  • Hil Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 744 W: 11 N: 1408] (4839)
  • [2008-07-21 13:19]

Hi Siegfried

Excellent shot of the Red Admiral.
Lovely pose with the butterfly resting on the Buddleia, I agree with Peter that I think it may be more eye catching at 180% but it still looks good as it is.
Nice sharp details and beautiful colours.

Hil

Hi Siegfried,
Perfect composition, Lovely flowers and beautiful butterfly..
Regards,
Leyla

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1003 W: 6 N: 2707] (10057)
  • [2008-07-21 17:04]

Hi,just marking,no time,thanks for share,Luciano

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  • Art_R Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 199 W: 16 N: 478] (1975)
  • [2008-07-21 20:04]

Hi Sigfried , what a colorful butterfly , nicely captured with great detail. thanks for sharing.
regards
Art

Hey Siggi,
Isn't the world upside down, too? A lovely perspective, a different outlook!
Very well done!
Goldy

Many would think of rotating the image to a more comfortable point of view, but I am with you in keeping the original posture, Siegfried. That way, I am with you in your confrontation with the subject.
Red Admiral is perhaps one of the most charming butterflies in the world. However, it can get full justice only when it is handled the way you have done. The richness of the subject is complemented here by that generous bunch of pretty pink bloooms on which it sits.
Grateful to you for sharing this winner.
Ram

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  • dahira (53)
  • [2008-08-07 12:39]

What a stunning picture of this beautiful butterfly! Splendid vivid colour, well-composed and great detail. Very well done!

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