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Gonepteryx cleopatra.


Gonepteryx cleopatra.
Photo Information
Copyright: Nikos Nikolaou (nikosrio) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 264 W: 0 N: 515] (2758)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-06-17
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D80, Nikkor Af-S micro 105mm VR f/2.8G IF ED
Exposure: f/22, 1/500 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-10-14 7:59
Viewed: 212
Points: 42
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Gonepteryx cleopatra (also called Cleopatra or Cleopatra butterfly) is a medium sized butterfly of the family Pieridae, that is native to the Mediterranean region (Southern Europe, North Africa and Anatolia).
Gonepteryx cleopatra is a medium sized butterfly with a wingspan of about 30 mm. It is a sexually dimorphic species - the female has pale yellow wings, the male is darker yellow with an orange patch on the forewing. Both sexes have brown dots in the center of each wing, and the underside of wings is light greenish yellow.

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Hello Nikos,

This is an excellent macro of this Cleopatra with striking colors, sharpness & fine details. Great POV, pose & BG.

Very nicely done & TFS.

Best wishes

Umar

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1057 W: 0 N: 162] (868)
  • [2009-10-14 8:07]

Hello Nikos, nice close-up shot of this Cleopatra butterfly with excellent composition, details and colours.
TFS and G's,
Mehmet

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2009-10-14 8:07]

Hi Nikos,fantastic composition and impressives warm colors,i like a lot the perfect light position,the best way to see the beautiful design of the wings,perfect focus along alkl the Cleopatra.My best compliments,have a nice day,Luciano

A superb macro, Nikos!
The Sharpness, colours and the DOF are perfect!
Bravo!
Goldy

Hi Nikos,

Marvelous macro capture of the beautiful butterfly with superb details!
I like the great contrast between the colors of the butterfly and the flower. The blurry BG enhances the beauty of the shot. The sharpness and POV are perfect.

Great composition!

best regards,
Paras

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  • cirano Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 656 W: 0 N: 228] (4942)
  • [2009-10-14 10:22]

Slav Nīkos,
Wonderful macro shot with great sharpness,colors and details.Very well composed.TFS.

Dūrzan

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  • joska Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 407 W: 0 N: 1011] (5460)
  • [2009-10-14 11:09]

Very good macro with great details and colors!

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  • zetu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 647 W: 15 N: 1589] (6203)
  • [2009-10-14 11:14]

Hello Nikos
Wonderful vivid colors and excellent details.
regards
Razvan

Hi Nikos,
Excellent macro capture of this beautiful butterfly. Great contrast and amazing details.
Congratulation!
Alina

Hello Nikos,
Hope you'll be doing fine. Yes, the light is perfect and the dark green blurry background, gorgeous.The thistle flower's colours contrast so beautifully with this wonderful butterfly. What a shot! Thanks a lot for sharing friend and thansk also for your continuous support, I stand obliged....take care......warmest regards/Abid

Bonsoir Nikos
Bravo pour la finesse des détails qu'on eut observer sur ce papillon. C'est impressionnant.
Merci du partage.
Antoine.

hello Nikos
very good sharpness
very good details and beautiful colours
very nice flower with good BG.
greeting lou

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2262 W: 10 N: 2630] (15565)
  • [2009-10-14 12:55]

Hola amigo,
interesante prespectiva y color.
buen foco y detalles.
saludos Nikos.

Geia sou Niko,
Excellent shot, with beautiful light and details. I like the dark background. Xairetw,
Katerina

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  • Mello Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 31 W: 1 N: 61] (586)
  • [2009-10-14 15:08]

Nikos,
Lovely complementary colours and sharpness. TFS,
Francisco

Kodiang 2009

Hi Nikos: Excellent shot with fine details of this butterfly with the violet contrasting flowers. Fine optics rendering excellent sharpness and colors in this finely framed shot. Well done and best regards. Jusni

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1899 W: 36 N: 5579] (18518)
  • [2009-10-14 20:37]

Hi Nikos,
Wonderful shot of this beautiful Cleopatra butterfly with immaculate sharpness and lovely colours. great POV and DOF. The darkish BG makes it stand out and I like this composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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Νάσος

Ciao Nikos. The best POV to exalt wings weft. Excellente DOF, amazing light and perfect details.

Roberto

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2388 W: 94 N: 5521] (17576)
  • [2009-10-15 6:22]

Hello Nikos,
What a fantastic photo. Superb sharpness and details. Great natural colours, POV and composition. Beautiful OOF BG.
TFS and regards,
Peter

Ciao Nikos, superb macro with beautiful butterfly like a leaf on a lovely flower, superb colors, excellent sharpness and fine details, very well done, ciao Silvio

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