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Vanessa atalanta 3


Vanessa atalanta 3
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Copyright: Silvio Sorcini (Silvio2006) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2034 W: 70 N: 3087] (25529)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-08-24
Categories: Insects
Exposure: f/13.0, 1/250 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2008-08-27 5:31
Viewed: 297
Points: 38
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Class: Insecta

Order: Lepidoptera

Superfamily: Papilionoidea

Family: Nymphalidae

Subfamily: Nymphalinae

Tribe: Nymphalini

Genus: Vanessa

Species: V. atalanta

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.

La Vanessa atalanta Linnaeus, 1758, nota anche come Vulcano, è una farfalla della famiglia delle Ninfalidi, diffusa nelle zone temperate di Europa, Asia e Nord America.Questa grande farfalla si riconosce dal vivace disegno color marrone scuro, bianco e rosso delle sue ali.
Il bruco si nutre di foglie di ortica, mentre gli esemplari adulti prediligono le infiorescenze di piante come la Buddleja e la frutta in avanzata fase di maturazione.
Questa specie vive abitualmente in zone temperate, ma effettua delle migrazioni verso nord in primavera e occasionalmente in autunno.
È una delle ultime specie di farfalle avvistabili in nord Europa prima dell'arrivo dell'inverno, spesso mentre si posa sui fiori dell'edera nelle giornate di sole.
La Vanessa atalanta è anche nota per essere capace di cadere in stato di ibernazione; la colorazione degli esemplari che riemergono da questo stato è notevolmente più scura rispetto a quella dei nati in primavera. La farfalla, specialmente nelle zone dell'Europa meridionale, è comunque in grado di alzarsi in volo anche d'inverno se il tempo è bello.
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Hello Sivlio,

Good capture of this Atalanta. Excellent POV, that the underside that I prefer for this butterfly. Good compositiona and sharpness. Beautiful light and colours.
Cheers,
Mariki

Hi my beloved Friend,
Wonderful shot of this painted lady from the underside of the wings. Great details and nice DOF.
Many thankls for sharing this beauty my friend! Have a nice day!
Cheers,

Bayram

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 406 W: 4 N: 1171] (4110)
  • [2008-08-27 6:09]

Hello Siggi
Good shot. Well composed. Good light and colours. Sharpness and detail are spot on. Very nice work.
Best regards
Siggi

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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2814 W: 75 N: 7958] (26909)
  • [2008-08-27 6:14]

Hi Silvio!

Nice macro. Atalanta looks very good, I like side view and colours on wings. Interesting note.

Hola Silvio, buen macro, nitida, aunque se pierde un poco el detalle por la sobreexposición, Excelente comentario.
Un saludo.

Hi Silvio

Very nice composition with main object on the right. Good sharpness - but you could do a little sharpening on wings. (maybe unsharpmask). I think that you also could do a little highlights reduction. Background is nice OOF and not disturbing
Best wishes
Krzysztof

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2707 W: 139 N: 7809] (24333)
  • [2008-08-27 7:56]

Hello Silvio,
A fine closed-wing capture of an old and worn atalanta taken with pretty good sharpness from a fine POV and well composed among the leaves of its resting place.
TFS,
Ciao,
Ivan

Bravo Silvio...You would certainly have a good vacation over here in the west. You do so good in your country. i will try to put some earth into it..got the extra time on my hands.
Bob

Come dice Luciano queste sono terribili da beccare, specialmente ad ali chiuse. Riuscita alla grande.

Roberto

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2089 W: 9 N: 5858] (22196)
  • [2008-08-27 13:30]

Hi Silvio. This is a butterfly i often see many off but very few this year. This a fine side view showing the close wings with good detail and natural colours. well done TFS. good notes too.
Nick..

Hi Silvio,
Great capture of this beautiful butterfly with interesting POV, good composition, sharp details and bright colours.
TFS
Pekka

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1864 W: 8 N: 4836] (15667)
  • [2008-08-27 14:13]

Hi Silvio,

A nice photo of this Red Admiral in a fine pose. I like the soft earthtone colors of the wings. This butterfly has seen better days but is still beautiful - like many of us :-)

Jane

Ciao Silvio,
I loved this colourful and nice pattern of this butterfly!
good pose with sharpness and details over it also good lighting
well done
ciao
Tony

Hi Silvio.
Great shot!
Brightness natural very well worked!
Very good POV, excellent colors.
Well done!
José Roberto

Hola Silvio.
Delicados colores muy bien captados.
Excelente encuadre y buen comentario.
Saludos, JL.

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2083 W: 6 N: 2089] (13479)
  • [2008-08-27 16:40]

Hola amigo,
interesante macro con buenos colores y pov,
detalles agradable y foco.
saludos Silvio

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1399 W: 118 N: 5170] (22784)
  • [2008-08-27 19:26]

Hello Silvio, there is so much great details and beautifull colrs in this capture, a fantastic shot, thanks!

Mario

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1761 W: 28 N: 5136] (16820)
  • [2008-08-27 21:46]

Hi Silvio,
Wonderful shot of this great looking butterfly with such lovely colours and details on its wings. Great handling of lighting and a fine pose captured here. Excellent POV and composition. Thanks for sharing.
Sumon

Hi Silvio,
A nice capture of this beautiful red admiral. Very well composed with sharp details. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1085 W: 6 N: 3008] (11142)
  • [2008-08-28 4:29]

Ciao Silvio,siamo quasi al top della perfezione,luce e colori perfetti,manca forse un pochino di nitidezza,comunque complimenti per la cattura perche' questa e' un'altra delle maledette..ehehhe..ciao buona serata,Luciano

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