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100th post – for all TN members


100th post – for all TN members
Photo Information
Copyright: Krzysztof Pabis (cataclysta) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 665 W: 111 N: 1474] (4495)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-09
Categories: Insects
Camera: Olympus C-8080 WZ
Exposure: f/4.5, 1/500 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Milestones, My Dedications [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-03-06 6:10
Viewed: 1144
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 90
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
After 2 years and 8 months finally my 100th post. As I said in my profile a join TN in 2005 but I am an active member since August 2006. I am active when I have time (only 100 photos) but I have seen many things here, also many strange things. I want to share it with you. For these special occasion ;-) one of my favorite butterflies Iphiclides podalirius.

I want to thank some great TN members for their photos, notes, critiques and comments. First of all Michal (cedryk) for intrducing me to TN and big TN team from my home town Lodz: Radek (cicindela), Grzesiek (red45), Asia (cafecrem), Ania (jazdzurka). Also great team from India: Ram (ramthakur), Pankaj (pankajbajpai), Haraprasan (haraprasan), Sumon (Mana) and many other members from all over the world: Peter (batu), Dietrich (meyerd), Horia (horia), Howard (marhowie), Rob (arfer), Joe (joey), Paul (PaulH), Silvio (Silvio2006), Fartash (fartash), Bob (egshannon), James (Jamesp), Annick (vanderschelden), Mike (warnzy), Ivan (Argus), Ulla (uleko), Alexei (Alex99), Jitti (jcoowanitwong), Laurent (marmottelolo), Karan (hester), Artur (Artur), Sabine (wishnugaruda), Radu (Xplorator), Gert (ellis49), Manyee (manyee), Vicma (Juyona), Can (Calianis), Roma (romuszka), Edith (nainnain), Peter (peter_stoeckl), Jose (JORAPAVI), Kevin (undoredo), Scott (scottevers7), Claude (tiklod), Felipe, Mateo, Cristina (extramundi), Ignasi (jignasi), Eduard (snowfalken), Selen (SelenE), Thorsten (thor68), Paul (pvs), Krzysiek (Christopher_PL), Mario (EOSF1), Klaus (kipweb), Necip (Necipp), Bayram (boreocypriensis), Fikret (fiyo), Claudine (claudine), Jim (jmirach), Robert (puciu).

And also some members that are not active for a very long time now: Gerhard (gerhardt), Ricardo (RAP), Heinz (wallhalla15), Paulo (phlr), Milos (mikou). Monika (thistle), Sebnem (dew77).

Also a special thanks for a group that decided to chose me as a favorite – here.


TN is a great place to learn about photography and nature, wonderful place to exchange experiences. We all know that and there are many information like this in notes and profiles of members. On the other hand there are also information like here and here

Remember that there are 11,224 members on TN but we receiving critiques and comments from a relatively small group of the same people. I think that it something about 200 members. What about the other 11 000.

About critiques and comments (point system)

1. There ware many discussions about point system on TN. I think that we can give big smiles just because we like someone. It is often on TN a I think that it could be accepted (because points are not important here) but at the same time we have to be honest in our critique. We can’t say that sharpness is perfect (when photo is completely OOF) and we cant say that photo is beautiful when it is rely bad but it is very typical situation. I have seen critiques of poor, not sharp and very badly composed shots with an information that it is fantastic photo with perfect sharpness and great composition. Sometimes people even don’t look at the photo. On the other hand we should use sometimes small smiles especially to mark bad photo of active member because if he is active that means that he want an honest critique.

2. Activity is a very important thing on TN and it is also (maybe most of all) a forum to exchange the information, tips and critiques. If someone will not make any comments or critiques he will not receive many critiques. On the other hand when we see a first, second or third photo of new member and it is a rely good (sometimes fantastic) shot we should make a comment or critique and give also an information about what is TN

3. There is also other interesting thing. There are some very active members, they received many critiques and comments and also many points and some photos are “overrated” (there was also discussions about overrated shots) – I is not the a problem for me – look at point 1 and I don’t think that photos are overrated it is just an information that this is an active member and most of his photos are very good or he is showing us very interesting subjects and good notes, because sometimes smiles are more for the subject and note than a technical quality. But there is one more thing here. Even if the member is active there is sometimes a situation when he is busy and he will post a photo but he don’t have time to write a critique – there are situations when rely good, sometimes fantastic photos are not rated at all or very poorly rated because the member is not active in short period of time. Sometimes TN is only about the points and it is not a good thing

4. I don’t think that point system is a such bad thing, we just have to use it in a right way. I am trying to judge 4 things: A. technical quality of the shot, B. educational values and interesting observations even if technical quality is not so good, B. rare or difficult subjects, and as I said in my profile also a very individual thing – C. the mood of the photo.

Bad behavior

There are some people that will never make a critique when they don’t receive a critique from someone.

There are some people that will tell (after a critique with small smile) “Please if you don’t like my photos don’t make the critique of it anymore.” Or they will never make another critique of photo of a member who did this critique.

I have seen many strange things on TN. For example reposts without any change, reposts without the information that this is a repost, double or triple repost just because there was only very few active members at the time and the photo was poorly awarded with points.

Big serial presentations - For example 10 or sometimes more very similar (almost the same) shots of the same subject taken in the same moment are posted one after another.

Minimal critique (copy and paste mechanism) – Some people doesn’t write the critiques at all They just coping and pasteing a short info, for example: Wow!!! Super. Or Great shot By!

I just wanted to resurrect the discussion that was started many times on TN
jcoowanitwong, ramthakur, mariki, goldyrs, Argus, uleko, Alex99, joey, boreocypriensis, Jamesp, cicindela, eqshannon, nglen, Necipp, pankajbajpai, kebapci, horia, Tobias__Ortmann, Ena, ellis49, warnzy, SelenE, Adanac, hester, loot, Miss_Piggy, tuslaw, haraprasan, marhowie, Hormon_Manyer, Maite, fherrerav has marked this note useful
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Hi Krzysztof,
Congratulations on your 100th post. Beautiful butterfly picture to mark this special occasion. Your 100th note is wonderful. TFS this nice shot and your thought. Regards,
JC

So you finally made your maiden century -- as we Cricket-crazy Indians like to say when someone scores 100 runs in the game.
Congratulations!!!
First of all, let me tell you that you have written the most honest note along with your 100th post. I agree with you 100%; you have hit the nail exactly on the head.
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Coming to your landmark post today, it is a crisp, clear and colourful image of a Swallowtail (am I right?) butterfly minus one tail. The POV is very effective, showing the best features and details on the butterfly's open wings. The OOF BG and slightly OOF Zinnia flower make the image very attractive and technically superior.
(Is my critique up to the standard?)
~
Finally, I am honoured by your assessment of me as a member of "great team" from India.
I also thank you for showing us your limited but distinguished work in the past two years. I particularly enjoyed your pictures taken during your trip to Antarctica.
I know for certain that your next 100 would make a great contribution to TN, no matter at what pace they appear here.
Best regards,
Ram

Krzysztof,
Congratulations on your 100th post!Such a beautiful shot!!Very sharp and nice POV!
Thanks you!
regards,
Goldy

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  • PaulH Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1032 W: 26 N: 2994] (10800)
  • [2008-03-06 7:43]
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Hi Krzysztof,
Firstly, may i thank you for including me in your list above! There is room for improvement here, the system is not perfect and is open to abuse by a small minority i guess, but i think on a whole TN is a very special place with alot of special people who none of us would ever have come into contact with otherwise. For this privelage, we just have to take the bad with the good i think.
Anyway, congrats on yoru 100th post my friend! In this time you have shown me parts of the world i have long dreamed of seeing with my own eyes, and for that i thank you. This is a great shot to celebrate with too. Wonderfully clear, beautiful colours and an excellent DOF. Hope to see another 100 from you!
Paul

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2459 W: 168 N: 7421] (23442)
  • [2008-03-06 7:46]
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Hello Krzys,
Congratulations on your 100th Post and thanks for all the splendid shots you've shown us so far!
I think points are totally unnecessary, it is the encouraging comments and constructive critiques that matter. But, "there are all sorts to make the world" and some have a gift to be able to write easily, others are not confident in using a language that is common to many of us. So this problem is no doubt here to stay.
Anyway - this is a superb capture of the Swallowtail to celebrate with. Great focus, excellent sharpness, lovely colours, fine background and very well composed. The only thing I miss is one of the tails! :-)
TFS and I look forward to the next 100! Ulla

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2597 W: 133 N: 7441] (23193)
  • [2008-03-06 7:52]
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Hello Krzysztof,
I read your long note with interest.
For this image I want to give you a 2-pts smiley for the following reasons:
1. This is your 100th post
2. It is a beautiful capture of I. podalirius.
3. Though not perfect, it is technically and esthetically superb. Some might give you only 1 point because the wing tips are slightly OOF: that in my opinion is against the spirit of this site.
4. You have written a relevant note to the occasion even though most of the content is a forum subject.
Congratulations Krzysz! I hope you will continue to be active on TN for a long time!
Best wishes, Ivan

Hi, dear Krzysztof.
Many thanks for your hundred posts, your always interesting notes and your kind comments. Thanks a lot for 100th wonderful picture and amazing note for it. I am sure the point system is one of the most bad thing in TN. But I wish to be friends with many people and this system (and other weak its) points are not an issue for this. I like that you are here with us, with your honest position and with your wonderful shots. My hearty congratulations.
Alexei.

Hi Krzysztof,
A perfect capture of this beautiful butterfly my friend! Excelent details, nice colurs and great composition as usual. Congratulation for your 100th posting my friend. Thanks for your kind dedication and TFS my kind friend! All the best!
Cheers,
Bayram
ps. In Cyprus, Turkish people says "dalya" ;) for the 100th issue. Thanks once more...

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1252 W: 0 N: 4834] (14354)
  • [2008-03-06 10:32]
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Hi Krzysztof

Many congratulations on your 100th posting :) Excellent POV with sharp detail and colour. I admire your patience in taking shots like these.

James

Witam, witam!
No prosze, tyle czasu na TN a dopiero teraz 100 zdjecie ;) No ale wiem doskonale, ze czasem sa "goratsze" dni i nie da sie znalesc zbyt duzo czasu na przyjemnosci :)
Gratuluje 100 fotki i oczywiscie czekam na kolejne!
A swoja droga to sie troche rozpisales w notce, choc trudno sie nie zgodzic, ze wiekszosc (zdecydowana!!!) rzeczy w niej zawartych jest prawdziwa :)
Pozdrawiam i do nastepnego razu!
Radek

PS. Musze przyznac, ze sie dalem nabrac i w pierwszej kolejnosci myslalem, ze fotka jest z Ohrydy, gdzie latalo wtedy tego masa ;)

Much congrats Krzysztof, and a special thanks for letting me know the proper ID of my tree this AM...My sons father in law was wrong..ahhhh...I was not surprised but am always glad for TN and some such as you who can clarify! Wonderful image BTW...of course!
Bob

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1989 W: 5 N: 5528] (20896)
  • [2008-03-06 12:02]
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Hi Krzsztof . congratulation on 100 postings.what a beautiful one to load . great detail and colour in the large butterfly. a good top POV. well done TFS.
Nick..

Ciao Krzysztof,
ho apprezzato molto la tua foto, davvero ben realizzata.
Ma ho apprezzato ancora di più la tua nota.
Hai ragione, talvolta non siamo sinceri nelle nostre valutazioni e molti di noi danno i punti, sperando solo di riceverli poi in cambio.
Personalmente però frequento TN perchè amo la natura e la foto naturalistica.
Mi piace condividere le mie immagini e osservare quelle degli altri, imparando ogni giorno qualcosa di nuovo.
I punti possono essere uno stimolo, ma non sono certo un obiettivo.
Grazie per il tuo contributo,
Marcello

P.S.: Spero che tu capisci quello che ho scritto. Scusa, ma non so scrivere in buon inglese :)

Hola Krzysztof, para empezar felicidades por tu fotografía nº 100 publicada en TN. Espero que publiques muchas más.
He leído tus comentarios y estoy totalmente de acuerdo en lo referente a que los puntos tienen un valor muy relativo. Yo creo que la cuestión es disfrutar, aprender y sobre todo hacer amistades, ya que sin ello esto no sería nada. Muchas gracias por incluirme en tu dedicatoria.
Por cierto, una buena instantánea para la celebración.
Un abrazo desde España y hasta pronto:
Josep Ignasi Tejedor

Hello Krzysztof what a superb shot for your 100th post. The details are sharp, exposure well controlled. DOF perfectly adjusted. Congrats! rgds Necip

hello Krzysztof ,

first of all please accept my best wishes and congratulations on posting your 100th shot, it has bee a wonderful experience having you here with us, delighting 100 times with your so versatile kind of photography deserves to be appreciated, your gallery is a proof of what i have just said,i loved seeing Antarctica through your eyes.

i have gone through your notes and agree to it.you are very honest in putting your opinion, if these points could be followed i am sure that we can do better here,

i am thankful to you that you have mentioned my name in the Indian team and included me in the list of our great TN team.

This post is perfect to be your 100th post and its butterfly , i liked the pov which offers us this beauty with good details, liked the lovely colours, good lighting and a pleasing composition,

well done,
tfs & regards
pankaj

Hello Krzysztof,

Congratulations for your 100th post. I read your note and you are right, but the system is like that. I think it is good that TN remains a space of freedom, people do what they will with their points, and as long as you not accord too much importance of them, it does not matter.
Regarding your last picture, it is well composed. Good focus on the butterfly. Very good natural colours.
Cheers,
Mariki

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1683 W: 242 N: 5560] (19685)
  • [2008-03-07 1:04]
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Now what a superb note!
It's touched on just about everything we've discussed about critiquing. Hopefully it will make people think.
Also thankyou very much for my mention :-D
Well for me this is a truly stunning capture!
Other than the fact that maybe the DOF is slightly too shallow, this photo is perfect!
The striped patterns on this butterfly's wing work well together with the pink flower and the eye-spots on the tail are like the "icing on the cake!"
Very good sharpness and superb detail.
Nicely blurred BG and you've got the focusing right on the head and antenna.
Bright, vivid colours, nice warm lighting and perfect all-round exposure.
Really, really good work Krzysztof!
And a massive congratulations for posting your 100th photo!

Best regards,

Joe

I totally agree with the commentary writings, all i can say we are all humans and most problems arise from the unrepairable characteristics of the human soul. Points indeed would only be evaluated as the way of encouragement to amamteurs, as no points can define how professional you are. Congrats for the 100th post.

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  • horia Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2078 W: 216 N: 3757] (12468)
  • [2008-03-07 1:45]
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Hi Krzysztof

Congratulations for reaching this nice landmark...finally :))
But nobody can accuse you of anything - i mean you took one of the longest and biggest trips in this period, too :)

This is a great occasion for posting you favorite butterfly - this lovely Iphiclides podalirius. A superb pose and a great upper POV for us to enjoy those terrific patterns and colors on its upper side of the wings.
It's a bit shape that one of this "tails" is torn, but it's still a great macro shot even so :)

What you say in you note is also true. It's a problem TN had conflicted often with, but i think that by just acing civil and with common sense, we will be able to give an honest critique in which you can speak your mind.
Anyway, looking forward for your next 100, my friend!
Bravo and TFS
Horia

Hello
beatifull butterfly you show us
very good colours nice focus and extellent sharpness
I could do better
best regards Toba

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  • Ena Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 359 W: 61 N: 570] (2341)
  • [2008-03-07 5:04]
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Hi Krzysztof,
Congratulations!
Great capture!
Beautiful details!
TFS
Ena

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1714 W: 24 N: 4988] (16346)
  • [2008-03-07 6:07]
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Hi Krzysztof,
CONGRATULATIONS on reaching this huge landmark. It always is such a happy moment to reach a landmark and I can understand your feelings at this juncture. Wish to see many many more of your beautiful captures.

Thank you also for having me in your Indian Team and letting me remember our inactive friends. I feel honoured. You have also brought up a few contentious issues, some valid but some absolutely personal. One has to understand that TN is not everything for a lot of people but they are here because they love nature and its inhabitants. Let them enjoy the way they like most. It is an individual choice of how one wants to have his/her presence felt here and if we don't like someone's attitude, let us not respond to them. Also regarding points, I am sure most of us here are not here to gain points, there is no competition going on and the pleasure of friends appreciating ones work is truely priceless. I know for certain everyone would vouch for it. Anyway, the day everyone of us agree on one particular thing the world will collapse, hahaha. The debate/argument continues........

You really celebrate this joyous moment with an outstanding shot with immaculate sharpness, fabulous colours and amazing details. Great lighting, DOF and POV and the composition is superb. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

Hi Krzysztof,
congrats om your 100th post and thanks for all your decent and
honest comments, I agree with your great note.
The picture is very nice with lovely colours and fine details.
I like the composition and the PO.
Well done, mf.

Hi Krzysztof,

Congratulations on your 100th posting; and a great shot to demonstrate how good a photographer you are. These macro shots really aren't easy and you consistently pull them out of the bag. Great detail, lovely colours and light, nice soft background and great pov. You also understand composition and have a good eye for a shot. I'm looking forward to the next 100.

I also agree with your sentiments above. The number of smilies isn't an indication of how good a picture is and there's a danger that, unless people take the time and give thought to providing a proper critique, TN will become nothing more than a back-patting service and none of us will learn anything.

I've always appreciated your constructive critiques.

Kind regards,

Mike

Hello my friend from Poland!
My heartiest congratulation on this beautiful 100th posting with a awesome butterfly that sharing with us! will see many more coming from your excellent works!
a very fine image of beautiful butterfly well captured with perfect sharpness, vivid colour and details
a good photographer always
best regards
Tony

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2339 W: 59 N: 3778] (12122)
  • [2008-03-07 14:39]
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Hi Krzysztof,
First of all congratulations on your 100th posting and thank you for the contributions you make to TN.
This is a nice capture of the scarce swallowtail with a good POV, and nice pastel colors. TFS
Have a nice weekend,
Selen

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1044 W: 1 N: 4110] (13816)
  • [2008-03-07 20:33]
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Hello Krzysztof,
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR 100TH, this is a magnificent image with great colors and superb details. Thank you very much and keep them coming.
Rick

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-03-07 22:11]
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Hello Krzysztof

Congratulations on post 100.
The lighting is excellent here and the pastel colours are lovely.
Wonderful sharp focus and details.The butterfly is well captured showing beautiful markings and textures.
Very good DOF and excellent POV.
A terrific shot.
TFS

Rob

Hi Krzysztof, congratulations for your splendid 100th post on TN, I appreciate a lot your interesting note, you are right, points are not indicated really quality of photos, sure, but your butterfly is really wonderful, well focused, with superb sharpness, excellent details and fantastic colors, great composition with lovely flowers, very well done, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1329 W: 107 N: 4791] (21282)
  • [2008-03-08 5:49]
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Hello Krzysztof, very good macro of this beautiful butterfly, it really looks in 3D! Very sharp,well composed, great POV and excellent exposure, well done, thanks! Congrats on the 100th!!

Mario

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  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1471 W: 18 N: 2981] (10944)
  • [2008-03-10 14:21]
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Hi Krzysztof

Congratulations on 100 lovely posts. This butterfly is lovely with a great POV, beautiful colours and nicely sharp.

TFS

Karan

Ola Krzysztof
Belissima foto desta borboleta encantadora e bela, o desenho em suas asas parecem listras de felinos. A nitidez ficou exelente e a imagem esta bem limpa.
Parabens pelo seu 100th post
Nilson

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  • loot Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5726 W: 605 N: 3416] (9131)
  • [2008-03-13 22:48]
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Hi Krzysztof

Firstly, a BIG and admiring CONGRATULATION on your 100th posting. Keep on going and 200 and 300 etc. is just down the line.

Secondly, a very interesting note. Thanks for this honest, practical, and very sober discussion on the topic. I sincerely appreciate your thoughts on this matter and fully agree with you.

Thirdly, about the merits of your photo. Although the butterfly is slightly damaged (so what?) that is nature. We see animals with missing limbs, absent horns, massive scars, etc. and nobody ever complains about that. To the contrary, people would rather be sympathetic, but why is it when a butterfly is short of a piece of its wing people might criticize or find fault with it. I'm not implying that it happened here with your posting as I am only making a general observation (although it was mentioned by a couple in the passing), but I think it is a valid point. Animals survives in a dangerous world where predators are continuously on the prowl to catch, snare, trap, seize, and ultimately devour them and having these scars or damage actually tells us something about a victorious encounter. It tells us that somewhere, sometime this guy was actually a winner in some way or another. Maybe it was a lizard that got hold of that piece of wing, maybe a bird attacked it and by some piece of luck the fortunate butterfly escaped, maybe even some child wanted to catch it for his butterfly collection, but the crafty insect ducked and dived its way out of the catching net, etc. Who knows? Ok, I know, I totally gone of the track, but you get my picture (chuckle).

Anyway, your butterfly was captured in perfect details, which more than adequately makes up for the little piece of missing wing. The amazing details and exquisite patterns can be seen in such clarity and in fine focus. The exposure levels are spot-on rendering excellent contrasts between the darker and the brighter areas, the colours are well saturated, and I like the OOF and well removed BG that compliments the subject very well.

Good work and TFS.
Regards
Loot

Hallo Krzysztof
Congratulations on your 100th post. I still have a longggggggg way to go to reach that milestone. In the short time I have been a part of Trek Nature you have shown me parts of the world I never even knew existed. Those countries will always just stay a part of a dream which I'll never be able to have the pleasure to witness myself. You have shared a true masterpiece with this dedication to all Trek Nature members. Amazing specimen, almost like a piece of artwork. Great quality of the shot. Excellent sharpness and details, so attractive with wonderful and rich colours Thanks for sharing.
Kind regards
Anna

Krzysztof,
Very sharp and detailed image with nice natural colours. You've done a great job composing this shot. Looks like you could actually reach down and pick it up, right out of the photo. TFS
Ron
PS. Congratulations on your 100th.

Hi Chris,
A nice capture of this beautiful swallowtail. And CONGRATULATIONS for crossing the 100 milestone. Hope to see more 100, 200, 300,.......nth. from you ;>. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Hello Krzysztof. Congratulations on your 100th post. This is just stunning. Very well captured in pristine sharpness and excellent details. I like the flower it was perched and you have muted the bg well here. Well done and keep shooting and sharing. Regards. Jusni

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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2828 W: 75 N: 8009] (26813)
  • [2008-04-06 9:38]
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Czesc Krzysiek!

Odrabiam troche zaleglosci i wpadlem na rocznicowy post - wielkie gratulacje! Lepiej wyslac mniej zdjec, ale za to ciekawych i dobrze opisanych, tak jak Ty wlasnie robisz! Twoja Antarktyczna seria zwala z nog po prostu, bede musial pokomentowac jak tylko znajde czas!
Idealne zdjecie na taka okazje - moj wciaz numer jeden na liscie do upolowania, pieknie pokazany. No a nota to juz osobny rozdzial - mistrzostwo :-) Oby wiecej takich ludzi na TN jak Ty!

Congratulations on the 100 mark Chris.
And what a beautiful image to celebrate it with! :)
Well done,
Howard

Hi Krzysztof,
Congrats for the 100th - I know I'm a bit late with this, but the image is magic. Perfect composition, wonderful details of a butterfly. I met this specie a few times in my parents' garden and in the mountains, too, but never managed to shoot a useful photo, because this butterfly's fast and doesn't "sit" to flowers for too long.
So, congrats for making this superb shot, too, and of course, tfs. Have a nice weekend, greetings from Hungary, László

Czesc Krzysiek,
Gratuluje Ci 100-go zdjecia. Z ta krytyka masz racje. Czlowiek jak kogos lubi, to nie smie mu uczciwie powiedziec, ze na zdjeciu jest cos nie tak. Jednak uczciwa krytyka jest bardzo pouczajaca. Zawsze jestem wdzieczna za uwagi.

Twoj motyl jest rewelacyjny - szczerze :))

Pozdrawiam Cie serdecznie - Roma

wow...
nice shot
I remember this butterfly, 20 years ago it was full of them, in my grandmother's garden and in the parks, but since then I think I have seen this beautiful butterfly just once or twice

Thanks for this photo
:)
Regards
Remus Rigo

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  • Maite Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 979 W: 64 N: 1189] (4888)
  • [2008-05-26 7:40]
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Hello Krzysztof
Congratulations on your 100th and thank you very much for all these marvellous pictures with which you have delighted us so far. This one is really astonishing and beautiful. How marvellous in all aspects! I like a lot the POV, colors and composition. The details on the butterfly are sharp and clear and it stands out perfectly against the beautiful flower and bg.
Congratulations and thank you very much for sharing.
Best wishes
Maite

Congratulations on your 100th post. I totally agree with your comments. I'm an amateur photographer with little experience and one of the reasons i just joined TN was because i wanted experienced users to show me my mistakes and learned from them, i know my critiques are not too good, mainly because i'm still learning about DOF, POV, OOF, etc, and have received few critiques, maybe i have to improve before i get more critiques ( i just bougth a book for macro shooting :) ), but one thing is sure, this is a great site and a great place to learn by example.....

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