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Small Skipper


Small Skipper
Photo Information
Copyright: Arunas Eismantas (Aukstaitis) Silver Note Writer [C: 0 W: 0 N: 161] (846)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-06-29
Categories: Insects
Exposure: f/22, 1/2 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-07-13 21:45
Viewed: 507
Favorites: 7 [view]
Points: 24
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
It has a rusty orange colour to the wings, upper body and the tips of the antennae. The body is silvery white below and it has a wingspan of 25 -30 mm. This butterfly is very similar in appearance to the Essex Skipper Thymelicus lineola. In the Small Skipper, the undersides of the tips of the antennae are yellow orange, whereas they are black in the Essex Skipper. The black area on the lower edge of the upper wings also differs. Like the other orange 'grass skippers' the male has a distinctive black stripe made up of scent scales. This butterfly's range includes southern Britain, much of Europe, north Africa and the Middle East, typically occurring where grass has grown tall.
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  • Heaven Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 535 W: 90 N: 1030] (3797)
  • [2008-07-13 23:18]

Hi Arunas!

You present us a very impressive macro picture. The butterfly appears with great sharpness, and the droplets add to the value of the picture. It's amazing and surprising, the butterfly seems to come from another planet... I'm also impressed by your exposure data: 1/2 sec for an butterfly, I have never seen that before!

Kind regards

Markus

Hi Arunas,
just marking the post.
TFS Tatjana

Hi Arunas,
very creative close-up portrait of Thymelicus sylvestris. Excellently made with impressing technical skills, and aesthetically very pleasing and convincing. The lovely droplets of dew and a 1/2 seconds exposure are telling of the blessings of totally calm and cool weather. Getting up early always pays.
Thank you! With best regards,
Peter

Hi Arunas
Photo of the day. Fantastic moment, great POV. Perfect sharpness, perfect OOF background
Very good job
Best wishes
Krzysztof

Hi Arunas,
WOOOW!!! Excellent close-up portrait.
Very very good sharpness, colours and framing.
TSF Malgosia

Hello Arunas,
Just incredible this picture!
A perfect shot.
Greetings.
Igor

Hello Arunas,
This is a fantastic shot, almost unreal. The colours and the droplets are so nice. A real master piece. TFS,
Catherine

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  • crs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 405 W: 0 N: 630] (2537)
  • [2008-07-14 9:36]

Hi Arunas,

This is avery unusual macro. The image is excelent and the subject is exceptional. The photo has a very good image quality starting from being sharp and till the very good way you used the light.

Congratulations,
Cristian

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1242 W: 0 N: 2237] (9414)
  • [2008-07-14 11:30]

Hello Aurunas,
What a fabulous picture and somehow so funny. Excellent presentation of this dew-covered Skipper. Excellent sharpness and beautiful blurred background. Bravo
Anne

Hello Arunas, a superb macro shot, dramatic head on point of view, pin sharp, interesting early morning dew on the head and body. Great work, Cheers Steve

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  • clnaef Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 773 W: 66 N: 646] (6692)
  • [2008-07-14 13:32]

Bonjour,
Remarquable cliché des plus original.
Bonne journée.
clnaef

Witaj,
piękne makro: ciekawe ujęcie, super ostrość, naturalne kolory - jednym słowem - Best Quality!!!
Gratuluję tak piękne fotki.
Pozdrawiam
Alina

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