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Microcosmos
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Copyright: Krzysztof Pabis (cataclysta) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 845 W: 165 N: 2096] (5468)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-08-18
Categories: Insects
Camera: Olympus C-8080 WZ
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-09-21 4:47
Viewed: 853
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 30
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Another photo from Ponidzie. This shot was taken in Polana Polichno Nature Reserve.

Plebejus argyrognomon Reverdin's Blue

Family: Lycaenidae
Subfamily: Polyommatinae
Tribe: Polyommatini

Reverdin's is characterised by a rather solid and regular, vivid orange band on the underside of the hindwing with flattish or lightly rounded black lunules inside it.

Similar species are: Plebejus argus, Plebejus idas, Plebejus pylaon, Polyommatus escheri

Two generations: in June and August

Wing span: 29-33 mm

Habitat: meadows, dry grassy areas often on calcareous rocks

Caterpillar host plants: Crown Vetch, Coronilla varia but also Astragalus, Melilotus

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  • cedryk Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 966 W: 52 N: 1694] (5184)
  • [2008-09-21 5:06]
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Hej,
Fajna fotka gatunku, ktorego nigdy w zyciu nie widzialem i nawet nie wiedzialem ze istnieje :-)
Motylek swietnie zogniskowany. Glebia ostrosci duza ale rozumiem, ze stad wlasnie taki tytul.

Kupilem wczoraj "Motyle dzienne" Lafranchisa. Drogie jak skurczybyk, ale bardzo fajne. Myslalem o atlasie Buszki, ale stwierdzilem ze ja jednak chyba czesciej ogladam i fotografuje motyle zagranica niz w Polsce :-)

Serdecznosci,
Michal

greats the colors of the composition. the butterfly perfectly is focusing on a background much neutral one that very puts in prominence the depth of the photo. optimal contrast and clear details
well done
Livio

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3816 W: 190 N: 11348] (34987)
  • [2008-09-21 5:28]

This is superb, Krzysz!
Not only have you found a perfect specimen of a female P. argyrognomon, but taken a perfect closed-wing capture of it with fine sharpness and a pleasing composition in natural vegetation.
Well done my friend and thanks for sharing this beauty that is very rare in Sweden.
Ivan

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1373 W: 56 N: 4723] (16252)
  • [2008-09-21 5:41]

Hallo Krzysztof,
Naprawde cos dla oka.Niewiarygodna ostrosc i glebia.Motyl na pierwszam planie z tylu ten drugi kwiatek wyglada wspaniale.Troche za duzo badyli z tylu ale co zrobic taka jest natura osobiscie dla mnie nalezy do zdjecia.Motylek w bardzo naturalnych kolorach z wszystkimi najmniejszymi szczegolami.Dziekuje i pozdrawiam
Siggi

Looks like you did a little work on the photo and if not then right on! It was a good one Krzysz...fits right in with all themes of TN very well.
Bob

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  • joepan (78)
  • [2008-09-21 7:41]

Hi Krzysztof,
You have not only captured a perfect image of this gem of a butterfly but a part of its habitat too! A micro cosmos indeed.

Cheers.
Joe

Hi friend Chris,
An excellent shot of this beautiful Reverdin's Blue with very impressive sharpness and clarity. Excellent POV and composition. Thanks for sharing this fine image.
Have a nice new week!
Cheers,

Bayram

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2008-09-21 9:54]

Hi Krzysztof,

This is one of the most beautiful butterfly photos I have seen! The butterfly is wonderful with gorgeous colors and excellent details. It is a beauty surrounded by beauty. The surrounding flowers and leaves, and the superb composition are all magnificent.

Jane

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  • mariki Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1060 W: 61 N: 2306] (9467)
  • [2008-09-21 10:18]

Hello Krzysztof,

Splendid composition of this beautiful butterfly amongst the grass and the flowers. Excellent focus on the butterfly. Great sharpness. Wonderful light and colours.
Cheers,
Mariki

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2992 W: 162 N: 950] (2789)
  • [2008-09-21 10:29]

Hello Krzys,
WHat a wonderful memory of summer. I can really imagine this wonderful meadow with beautiful flowers and butterflies everywhere -a true paradise! Excellent focus on the pretty Reverdine's Blue showing sharp details and beautiful colours. Lovely flowers and grasses too and a soft background.
Many thanks and best wishes, Ulla

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2008-09-21 13:01]

Hi Chris,i'm surprising from the incredible sharpness of the butterfly's wing! Very fanatstic work,the environment is a great spectacle too,my best compliments,Luciano

Hello Chris.
Great capture of this small butterfly!
A beautiful composition with visual very pleasant.
The details and sharpness, as always, perfect!
I liked of this combination chromatic.
Well done!
José Roberto

Outstandingly composed and detailed... I love the overall colors and feel. If I were a butterfly... ;) TFS

Larry

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1899 W: 36 N: 5579] (18518)
  • [2008-09-21 22:11]

Hi Krzysztof,
Wonderful shot of this beautiful Lycaenidae with such lovely colours and details on its tiny wings. Great pose captured and I like this sunny natural setting. Very attractive to the eyes. Excellent DOF, POV and composition. Thanks for sharing this fine image.
Sumon

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1351 W: 0 N: 5494] (16522)
  • [2008-09-21 23:25]

Hi Chris

This is a beautiful shot - the colours, composition, detail and lighting are spot-on - into my favourites.

James

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  • Alutka Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 132 W: 42 N: 377] (1590)
  • [2008-09-21 23:49]

Hej,
ładne, dobrze doświetlone zdjęcie Modraszka, którego jeszcze nie widziałam. Zdjęcie zrobione w naturalnym otoczeniu sprawia wrażenie chaotycznego - oczywiście jak na wysokie standardy TN. Ale prawda jest taka, że motyle nie wybierają miejsc w których ładnie nam się ustawią, żaden badyl nie wlezie nam w obiektyw i tło będzie czyściutkie;-))) Wybierają najgorsze krzaczory, bo tak lubią.
Dzięki za zdjęcie
Serdeczności
Alina

Hi Chris,
A nice capture of this beautiful butterfly. Nice sharp details with excellent composition with the flowers. Many thanks for sharing.

Hello Krzysztof

Super clarity and spot on focus.
The details and colours are dazzling.
Nicely placed in the frame ,the natural surroundings further enhance the beauty of this shot.
You have managed a lovely POV,bringing the viewer right into the realm of this butterfly.
Nicely done.
TFS

Wolf

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2001 W: 226 N: 6845] (24727)
  • [2008-09-22 15:00]

Hi Krzysztof,
this is a pin-sharp shot of this beautiful butterfly.
There's so much detail!
Very well composed and a great DOF.

Well done,

Joe

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 4 N: 3262] (14691)
  • [2008-09-22 22:07]

Hello Friend, perfect shot and superb view. Strong subject clarity and nice composition. Ganesh

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1381 W: 126 N: 5246] (23469)
  • [2008-09-23 15:07]

Hello Krzysztof! Superb shot, well composed, perfect exposure and sharpness and the overall quality is very high, well done, thanks!

Mario

Ciao Krzysztof, great composition with beautiful butterfly, fantastic colors, fine details and splendid light, excellent sharpness, very well done, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

bonjour Krzysztof
en general on s'arange pour avoir un BG le plus flou mais je dois avouer que sur cette photo le papillon est tellement net que l'on ne voit que lui.
bravo.
laurent

I love the naturalism of this image. There are a lot of technically excellent butterfly images on TN but are so often totally isolated from the habitat. The softness of the colors, light and focus in the background is wonderful. I love the way your little butterfly just nestles comfortably into the composition.

TFS
Evelynn : )

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