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pieris brassicae


pieris brassicae
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Copyright: paolo ardiani (pione) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 94 W: 0 N: 113] (542)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-06-20
Categories: Insects
Exposure: f/4, 1/800 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Butterflies in love. [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2005-07-09 5:22
Viewed: 1199
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 14
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This family of Butterflies is usually called The Whites. Not all members are white, for some are orange or yellow. The family is very common in the moderate temperature zones of the world. Unlike many other butterflies the whites tend to having only one or two colors and little markings on the wings, making them look much duller than other butterflies. Most species have a wingspan of some 50 mm, which means they are about the average size of the butterflies common in gardens in Western Europe and the UK. The caterpillars usually are greenish and are hairless or have short hairs only. The pupae are attached by self woven belts to plants, trees or even walls. Some species overwinter as caterpillars, most as pupae. In many species females and males are marked differently and can be told apart easily. The adults of various generations also differ and can be told apart. The differences can be seen only studying resting or feeding animals. When flying about most whites look identical. The caterpillars of some species live on cabbage. Man took cabbage all over the world, often taking the whites with him. Some species are found world wide nowadays, especially the Large White and the Small White. In agriculture they often are considered a pest, the Large White being the most notorious of them all.
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Hi paolo,
It's lovely mating couple.
Nice POV and superb details.
THx.

Hi Paolo
Excellent ! A good control of exposure, light and DOF. Sharpness is perfect, with amazing details. Great work !!

I love the green of these b'flies. You have captured them very well. Nice close macro with very good light and sharpness. Good work. Thanks.

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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2165 W: 124 N: 2567] (8208)
  • [2005-07-09 13:42]

very nice one Paolo,
fantastic capture, great sharpnes, fantastic pov and a good dof, very good job I like it,
gr. Jaap

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  • honza Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 546 W: 0 N: 680] (4047)
  • [2005-07-09 16:34]

Very interesting photo of this common butterfly. Perfect composition, details and colors.

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  • phlr Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1276 W: 133 N: 873] (2804)
  • [2005-07-10 16:05]

Such a wonder!
Very good job!
5* photo!
I have one mating of this species too.

I really like this picture. The focus and DOF is great. Well done. I like the lighting with the sun almost right from the top. It accentuates the three dimentionality of the picture. Well done and thanks for sharing.

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