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Bruin zandoogje (Maniola jurtina)


Bruin zandoogje (Maniola jurtina)
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Copyright: Thijs van Balen jr (Pentaxfriend) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 462 W: 23 N: 1394] (5475)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-06-30
Categories: Insects
Camera: Pentax K10D, Sigma EX APO Macro 180 mm F/3.5 IF, ISO 100, 72mm B+W Skylight KR1,5
Exposure: f/11, 1/100 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes (Fill) Flash: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-07-11 5:10
Viewed: 372
Points: 24
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
(unranked) Rhopalocera
Superfamily: Papilionoidea
Family: Nymphalidae
Subfamily: Satyrinae
Tribe: Satyrini
Subtribe: Maniolina
Genus: Maniola
Species: M. jurtina
Binomial name: Maniola jurtina


The Meadow Brown (Maniola jurtina) is a butterfly found in European meadows, where its larvae feed on grasses.

Similar species are Gatekeeper (which prefers to rest with its wings open) and Small Heath (which is smaller).

There is marked sexual dimorphism in this species. Males are less colorful, with smaller eyespots and much reduced orange areas on the upper forewings. They are also much more active and range far about, while females fly less and often may not away from the area where they grew up.

A variable number of smaller eyespots are usually found on the hindwing undersides. These may number up to 12 per individual butterfly, with up to 6 on each wing. The factors that govern polymorphism in this trait are not resolved, although a number of theories have been proposed (Stevens 2005). On the other hand, the evolutionary significance of the upperwing eyespots is more obvious: The more active males have a markedly more cryptic upperside pattern, whereas the females have more often opportunity to present their eyespots in a sudden display of colors and patterns that presumably make neophobic predators hesitate so that the butterfly has better chances of escaping.


Wikipedia


Het bruin zandoogje (Maniola jurtina) is een dagvlinder uit de subfamilie Satyrinae, de zandoogjes en erebia's.

Het bruin zandoogje komt in grote delen van Europa voor waaronder Nederland en België. De vlinder komt niet voor in Midden- en Noord-Scandinavië. De vlinder geeft de voorkeur aan matig voedselrijk grasland als leefgebied.

De vliegtijd is van mei tot en met september, waarbij aangetekend wordt dat het mannetje eerder vliegt dan het vrouwtje.


Date 2008/06/30
Time 16:01:51
Quality Raw
Flash mode On
Exposure time 0.010 s
F-number f/11.0
ISO 100
Exposure bias value 0.00 eV
Focal length 180 mm
Saturation Normal
Contrast Normal
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  • Great 
  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 353 W: 3 N: 376] (1127)
  • [2008-07-11 6:39]

Hi Thijs,
I'll be back for critique.
Thanks for posting.

  • Great 
  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2597 W: 133 N: 7441] (23193)
  • [2008-07-11 7:06]

Hello Thijs,
If I wanted a fine capture of a female Meadow Brown with closed wings, I would be very pleased to take this shot on Bramble flowers. The sharpness, BG, composition and POV are all perfect.
TFS this beauty,
Ivan

Excellent shot of this Meadow Brown Thijs.
I like Everything about it :)
Very well done & have a nice weekend,
Howard

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2459 W: 168 N: 7421] (23442)
  • [2008-07-11 7:51]

Hello Thijs,
This is a lovely composition showing the Meadow Brown on Bramble flowers (I think!). Excellent POV, fine sharp details and beautiful colours against the soft green background. Very nice!
TFS and regards, Ulla

Hallo Thijs,

Een hele mooie compositie van dit Bruin Zandoogje. Scherp, mooie diagonale positie zo op die bloem, natuurlijke kleuren. De achtergrond heb je lekker rustig kunnen houden. Ben ik wel een beetje jaloers op hoe jullie dat toch voor elkaar krijgen.

Prettig weekend en tot TFS BOB

ps. Ik zie ineens waar je deze foto genomen hebt en herinner mij dat ik een 2 weken geleden er ook een gezien heb op de Vlietlanden (bij Vlaardingen) Komen daar haast niet voor. Zegt de beheerder van dat gebied

The beautiful background sets off you sharp butterfly so nicely. The placement of the subject and the crop are perfect (imo)

TFS
Evelynn : )

  • Great 
  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2828 W: 75 N: 8009] (26813)
  • [2008-07-11 9:50]

Hello Thijs!

Very clear shot of Meadow Brown. Nice composition, good light and colours.

Excellent shot Thijs, with nice colours and contrasts. The DOF is perfect. Proficiaat,
Catherine

  • Great 
  • Ken52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 663 W: 98 N: 1260] (4179)
  • [2008-07-11 22:14]

Very nice! I love the composition and the pose of the butterfly. Great colors, exposure, and details! Excellent DOF.

Hi Thijs,

Good composed picture of butterfly [Meadow Brouwn],BG & POV are complementary. TFS.

Hallo Thijs,
Prachtige opname van dit zandoogje. Scherpte, kleuren en compositie zijn fantastisch. Erg mooie achtergrond.
Groet,
Peter

  • Great 
  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1714 W: 24 N: 4988] (16346)
  • [2008-07-15 14:52]

Hi Thijs,
Excellent shot of this beautiful Meadow Brown with immaculate sharpness and lovely colours. A fine classical pose captured on those flowers with superb lighting and exposure levels. Great DOF and POV to portray it. Very nicely composed. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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