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Butterfly


Butterfly
Photo Information
Copyright: Jurgita Lukoseviciene (jmorkute) (52)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-04-14
Categories: Insects, Flowers
Camera: Canon 30 D, Sigma 70-300mm f4-5.6 APO DG MARCO
Exposure: f/8, 1/500 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-10-13 6:32
Viewed: 705
Points: 4
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Small Tortoiseshell (Nymphalis urticae) is a well-known colourful butterfly, found in temperate Europe.

This is a species often found in gardens. The caterpillars feed on nettles, as do those of several Nymphalidae butterflies.

The adult is striking, with its dark body and red and yellow wings, which have a row of blue dots around the rear edge. However, the underwings are dull, which helps to conceal stationary or hibernating individuals. When threatened, resting individuals rapidly open their wings, presenting the dramatic display of colors. This can frighten away young or inexperienced birds.

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hi jurgita,
excellent image of this beautiful b'fly (you should find out the species name and do some notes). very good composition and great details. tfs.
nagraj.v

Hello Jurgita
beautiful butterfly. it appeals to the way to me to render a soft background giving these beautiful neutral colors that puts in prominence main subject. beautiful the shadings of details and the contrast on the white flowers
Livio

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