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Orange Tip


Orange Tip
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Copyright: Gert Paassen (Gert-Paassen) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1217 W: 2 N: 4593] (13888)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-05-02
Categories: Insects
Exposure: f/8, 1/400 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-07-23 21:54
Viewed: 334
Points: 38
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [Dutch]
This picture also taken on my first short holiday to the Veluwe.
From yesterday to the Autumn I place pictures from the Veluwe.
The Veluwe, Apeldoorn are there with Arnhem the big citys are for the Dutch peaple an great area.
Also Palace t'Loo were Princess Margriet lives are the Veleuwe and the Royal woods (private Queen Beatrix) are an reservate from 12 till 16 square km.
The most pictures are there taken.
Thaks for the reactions on my 400th post.
I hope you like this one also.

Latin name - Anthocharis cardamines

The Orange-tip, like the primrose and the cuckoo, is a true herald of spring. It is one of the very few species that are on the increase in Britain, having spread northwards in recent decades, whilst still remaining common and fairly abundant in the south.

The bright orange tips to the males' forewings (the females lack the orange) are believed to be aposematic, acting as a warning to birds that the butterflies contain toxins derived from the larval foodplants. It is notable that many other butterfly species also have very brightly coloured males, but plain females. One reason for this is that males are far more active, constantly flying in search of mates, and in constant danger of being attacked, so they need to advertise their toxic nature. Another reason is that they need to advertise their presence to potential mates. Females on the other hand are generally passive, tending to move very little until mated. When searching for egg-laying sites they tend to move slowly and deliberately, and for them, plain colours or good camouflage are a better means of defence.
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hello Gert
very beautiful composition with splendid lighting, colours and detail, very good POV, front in a good background they constitute one exquisite capture and photo
TFS
Nasos

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3001 W: 162 N: 989] (2897)
  • [2009-07-23 22:49]

Hello Gert,
A lovely composition showing the Orange Tip on the withered Dandelion in beautiful light. Excellent sharpness, beautiful colours and a fine dark background. Very well done!
TFS and regards, Ulla

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1382 W: 56 N: 4768] (16394)
  • [2009-07-23 23:03]

Hello Gert,
Superb close-up of this Orange Tip showing great details and lovely colours. I love the colours of the background and the composition.
Best regards Siggi

Hallo Gert
This is such a lovely, colourful and "happy" image. The details of both the butterfly and the emaciated Dandelion are really beautiful. The focus is great and the overall image is sharp. It is such a straightforward image, yet it has so much detail to appreciate. It also has an artistic flair to it. I think the withered flower adds to this artistic mood displayed. The colours are lovely.
Thanks for sharing. Best regards from a very cold South-Africa.
Anna

it´s been a long time since my last visit to the veluwe (and the Kröller-Müller Museum) and i never really looked for butterflies
there, guess i missed something... excellent capture of the pretty butterfly, love the composition with the remains of the
dandelion and the backlight shining through the colorful wings. wonderful job & best wishes, thor.

Excelente trabajo con la luz Gert, lo que crea un ambiente fantástico.
Gran profundidad y enfoque preciso. Los colores son reales además de muy atractivos. Un trabajo muy bonito.
Saludos: Josep Ignasi.

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  • zetu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 655 W: 15 N: 1629] (6333)
  • [2009-07-24 1:02]

Hello Gert
Perfect macro shot, wonderful colors, great details and clear BG
Regards
Razvan

What a great shot, Gert! It is simply wonderful. The sharpness and POV are ideally controlled. Colors and unusual shape of the butterfly are just adorable. I like the blurred background. Very well done!

Thanks for sharing.
regards,
Paras Bhalla

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  • cloud Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 297 W: 71 N: 758] (4689)
  • [2009-07-24 7:34]

Hello Gert,
I think that on this photo from so low POV the butterfly look uncommon. Interesting composition.
Regards, Pawel

hello Gert

excellent and beautiful macro photo, with fine POV,
superb focus on both the butterfly and the plant/flower
with great sharpness and details, beautiful warm luminosity,

TFS

Asbed

Hey there neighbour!
What a lovely shot!I love those colours and the beautiful sharpness you've achieved!
Superb shot, my dear friend Gert!
goldy

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  • satish_h Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 115 W: 0 N: 1258] (7620)
  • [2009-07-24 10:00]

This is called a perfect picture. with beautiful lighting and color contrast.
tooo goood.

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  • Arjun Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 359 W: 7 N: 1114] (5420)
  • [2009-07-24 10:01]

hi sir,
superb picture of this butterfly. excellent details and composition. the lighting is also great.

TFS

Hello Gert,
The backlight is very well managed. I like also the green background. Very fine and artistic composition. Have a nice weekend,
Catherine

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2921 W: 34 N: 8658] (32266)
  • [2009-07-24 12:56]

Hi Gert. This is a first class close up of the Orange tip Butterfly. Your use of the light has given warm colours and lets us see the wing markings so well. A fine pose on the old dandelion flower head. I like the plain BG. well done TFS.
Nick.

Have a good weekend.

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2009-07-24 17:10]

Hi Gert,

A wonderful shot of this pretty Orange-tip posed on the dandelion. Colors, details and textures are superb. The background is perfect and I love how it blends with the butterfly. A wonderful composition.

Jane

Hello Gert
since two years, it's my dream to capture an orange tip , i saw so many this spring flying around me but they are never sit down, always in move
it's why i admire this so beautiful shot, the details, the POV, the colors are wonderful
Have a great WE
Jacqueline

Beautiful light coming through the wings of this one Gert.
Very nice.
Cheers
Steve

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2405 W: 94 N: 5564] (17694)
  • [2009-07-25 0:35]

Hallo Gert,
De lichtval in deze foto is zeer bijzonder, prachtig. Erg mooi zijn ook de bijpassende achtergrondkleuren. Uitstekende scherpte en compositie. Echt een schitterende foto.
Groet,
Peter

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1339 W: 0 N: 2585] (9117)
  • [2009-07-25 4:10]

Hi Gert,
very lovely and cute capture of the orange tip.
Very sharp and detailed shot. The light that goes thru the wings give an exciting and effective glow.
well presented in lovely colours and hues.

Regards,
Foozi

Hello Gert,

An excellent shot with remarkable colors, sharpness & details. Very skillfully done & TFS.

Regards

Umar

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