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Copyright: Grzegorz Wieczorek (red45) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2816 W: 75 N: 7977] (26975)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-08-03
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon Powershot S2-IS
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-10-03 13:23
Viewed: 589
Points: 26
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Yes, nothing to add about this subject - Inachis io, probably one of most common butterflies in Northern Europe and on TN :-)

What are the eyes for?

The peacock butterfly is so called because the 'eyes' on its wings resemble those on a peacock's tail feathers. To a passing bird, the butterfly appears to be a much bigger animal. When at rest, the peacock butterfly's wings are closed and the underwings camouflaged to look like tree bark. If disturbed, peacock butterflies open their wings and produce a hissing sound.

In a study at Stockholm University, the eye spots on some butterflies were blanked out with marker pen. When the group was exposed to a common predator, the blue tit, the butterflies that had intact eye spots fared much better (1 out of 34 eaten) than those that didn't (13 out of 20 eaten).

(c)BBC

http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/animals/springwatch/record/butterfly.shtml
nglen, Juyona, LordPotty, earthtraveler, haraprasan, Silke, phlr has marked this note useful
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To batu: Pinned :-) ?red45 2 10-04 13:36
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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2130 W: 9 N: 5959] (22526)
  • [2007-10-03 13:27]

Hi Grzegorz. It may be common but you have captured a very good close shot. with sharp focusing giving fine detail. rich colours .with a nice POV on the brightly coloured flower. well done, TFS
Nick..

Buen enfoque y gran profundidad, aunque destaca el juego de colores tan espectaculares, tanto en la mariposa como en la planta. Una toma maravillosa Grzegorz:

J. Ignasi

Hola Greg,
Sencillamente impresionante, me gusta muchísimo la mariposa roja con ese fondo nanaranjado amarillento. Muy buena, te felicito.
Hernán

Grzegorz,

Great colors,
well done.
Lovely shot.

fototab

sliczne kolorki, i piekny kadr;-)

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2108 W: 6 N: 2116] (13589)
  • [2007-10-03 15:55]

Hola amigo,
bello trabajo, una macro de colores espléndidos,
saludos

Yes,I also have no comment to make whatsoever. I would also like to categorically state that I was in no way involved,and neither was the sheep,and in any case we are just good friends.

Your photo is very good too by the way.
Cheers,
Steve

Hi Grzegorz,
This image is an incredible bonanza of bright color!
The butterfly is well focused with a great open wing POV and nicely placed on the bright flowers.
Well done.
Richard

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  • batu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1028 W: 285 N: 3430] (11376)
  • [2007-10-04 1:47]
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Hello Gregorsz,
a nice colour composition and a well focused picture of the butterfly. However, the specimen doe not look natural, like mounted or pinned on the flower!?
Best wishes, Peter

Hello Gregorsz,
well composed and a well focused picture with wonderful colours
compliments

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  • Silke Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 753 W: 108 N: 1729] (5398)
  • [2007-10-04 8:35]

To me this is rare and delightful! My Monarch, on the other hand .. .. .. :D
Superbly rich colours, outstanding details
TFs
silke

Hi Greg,
A beautiful capture of this peacock butterfly. Excellent composition with very good details and POV. Love the beautiful BG also. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Hi Grzegorz,
common subject - excellent picture, excellent little essay and citation. Having been at TN not very frequently these weeks, I am glad to have discovered your posting!
With thanks, and best regards,
Peter

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