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Master of camouflage


Master of camouflage
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Copyright: Chris Jonko (Christopher_PL) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 356 W: 52 N: 732] (2615)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-06-24
Categories: Insects
Camera: Konica Minolta DiMAGE A2
Exposure: f/7.1, 1/80 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): European Butterflies and Moths. [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-06-28 5:24
Viewed: 1042
Points: 28
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Spiris striata - family Arctiidae.

PL: Pstrokówka kreskówka
UK: Footman
SK: Spriadač jastrabníkový
CZ: Přástevník jestřábníkový
DE: Gestreifter Grasbär
SE: Streckad hedspinnare
NL: Geel grasbeertje

This time very common in Europe moth but unfortunatelly I didn't seen it on Trek Nature yet ;-)
The picture presents the male of this Arctiidae - I can say that it's amaster of camouflage. It's not easy to find if in grass ;-D
It's not very large moth - the wingspan is up to 36 mm. You can find it in June and July in dry habitats like dry meadows, xerophilous steppes, railway borders or moorlands.

The fly of these moths are also impressive - the back wings are orange and looks very well on the fly.

The caterpilars feeds on different foodplants like Festuca, Plantago, Artemisia or Calluna.
Betty, sandpiper2, phlr, soccer, Alex99, dew77, wallhalla15, honza, thistle, peter_stoeckl, jmp, firelord, slrnovice2 has marked this note useful
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Sometimes common species just don't get photographed. Anyway, it may be common there, but it doesn't exist in Australia, so I haven't seen it before.
Good composition and OOF background.
Good sharpness and contrast.

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  • phlr Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1241 W: 129 N: 881] (2814)
  • [2006-06-28 9:12]

Very good Chris!
It is so thin!
Almost looks like a litle branch!
Excellent POV, colours, details and BG!
5* and TFS!

Chris,

Well composed with good POV, DOF, BG, Sharpness, Detail of the subject and colour. TFS,
Sheriff

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3585 W: 143 N: 5672] (18539)
  • [2006-06-28 9:56]

Hi Chris.
Superb macro with dainty and impressive background. The sharpness and separation the main subject from BG are splendid. Exclusively pleasant for look. My congratulations.
Alexei.

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  • pvs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1168 W: 261 N: 3035] (13835)
  • [2006-06-28 13:16]

Hi Christopher,

A well seen object,I think I wouldnt even notice this moth and pass it,sharp and detailed,well done and TFS,

Paul

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4774 W: 294 N: 4020] (13209)
  • [2006-06-28 14:55]

Hello Chris,
Wonderful close up.Details are crisp clear.I liked POV,simple BG,use of light,framing and composition a lot.
TFS...:-)

Great macro Chris. Excellent composition with very good sharpness and very good details. Very good job. Well done. Thank you for posting.
Gr.
Heinz

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  • honza Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 537 W: 0 N: 716] (4191)
  • [2006-06-29 2:20]

Interesting moth and very good picture. Perfect composition, sharpness and nice blurred BG. TFS Jan

Witaj,
Rzeczywiscie jak przed toba nie uciekaja to trudno je zauwazyc. Zdjecie jest swietne pod wzgledem techniki i kolorow. Wyjatkowo dobra GO! Chyba bym sie tylko pokusila o lekkie obciecie prawej strony fotki.
Ogolnie wszystko bardzo fajnie!
Pozdrowienia!

Hi Chris,
very telling and well demonstrating image.
Great shot! With thanks, and best regards,
Peter

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  • jmp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1740 W: 95 N: 2273] (8411)
  • [2006-06-30 16:41]

Hi Chris,
An original way of hiden! Lovely shot of a wonderful butterfly. Composicion, deatails, color and bg are fine!
TFS, José M.

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  • OzBY Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 182 W: 2 N: 312] (1085)
  • [2006-07-04 4:23]

Great picture of this moth.
Great color, BG and position

Oz

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2997 W: 162 N: 968] (2839)
  • [2006-08-03 11:12]

Great to see something different! Excellent sharpness and a nice composition.
Regards, Ulla

Hi Chris, I rather like footmen myself, their shape is so distinctive. I love the way you've brought out the colours on this one, it's a real beauty. Great details, sharpness and lovely DOF producing an excellent BG with which to show off the subject. Very nicely done :)

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