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First Marbled White


First Marbled White
Photo Information
Copyright: Grzegorz Wieczorek (red45) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2830 W: 75 N: 8025] (26863)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-06-29
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon EOS 400D, Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 APO DG Macro
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): 40 - 49 Points (Chapter 12), 50-59 points Chapter 7 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-07-02 22:23
Viewed: 390
Points: 50
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Another photo from last Sunday - yes, it was very fruitfull weekend :-) This time Marbled White, my first picture of this specie this year and with my new Canon. Not so very good, but not so bad also :-) I spotted it on small meadow nearby small forest. After few tries I took this shot. Enjoy!

The Marbled White (Melanargia galathea) is a butterfly in the family Nymphalidae. Found across most of Europe (not Scandinavia), north Africa and as far east as Iran. The late twentieth century has seen an expansion of its range in the UK.

Despite its common name this butterfly is one of the "browns", subfamily Satyrinae. They are a common sight in unimproved grasslands across southern Britain, particularly on the South Downs.

Like other members of its subfamily, the larvae feed on various grasses. The full range is unknown but it is thought that Red Fescue Festuca rubra is essential in their diet. Eggs are laid on the wing or from brief perches on grass stems and are just sprinkled among the grass stems. Upon hatching the larvae immediately enter hibernation and only feed the following spring when the fresh growth occurs. They are a lime green with a dark green line running down the middle of their back. Pupation takes place at ground level in a loose cocoon. Adults emerge in July and on a good site in warm, sunny weather thousands can be seen gently fluttering amongst the grass heads.

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Hi,

Good composed picture of the butterfly with details, sharpness, nice BG. TFS.

Stunningly beautiful capture of this Marbled White, Greg.
Providentially, it is perched on a flower which turns out to be the perfect complement for the subject.
Wonderful and extremely charming composition.
Thanks and take care.
Ram

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  • cloud Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 110 W: 60 N: 211] (1859)
  • [2008-07-02 23:19]

Witaj,
Super jakosc, ompozycja z koniczynka, czysty desen i Bg. Podziwiam precyzje.
Pozdrawiam, Pawel

hello Grzegorz,
this is a perfect macro scene, a butterfly perched on a beautiful flower sipping nectar, well saturetd colors, precise pov and good dof, the total insect and the flower is in sharp focus,
well done,
tfs & regards
pankaj

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1174 W: 0 N: 1980] (8393)
  • [2008-07-02 23:52]

Hello Grzegorz,
Although it is a quite commun butterfly, I rarely have seen such a perfect shot of the Marbled White. Composition, sharpness, background are just perfect. Excuse, I just noticed that a part of my critique disappeared mysteriousely..and is back now.
Bonne journée
Anne

Witaj Grzesiu
Kolejna piekna fotka Widze ze znajdujesz czas na polowanie na motylki. Ja cos ostatnio nie moge znalezc chwili na fotki ale za tydzien ma urlop i zaczynam odpoczywanie
Milych wakacji
Krzysiek

Hello Grzegorz,

Sorry no time. Just marking.
Mariki

Czesc Grzegorz/
Milo ogladac takie zdjecia, wszystko tak jak powinno byc.
Pozdrawiam
Mariusz

Czesc Grzegorz,
Superb shot of this butterfly, excellent DOF and POV, good natural colors and soft BG
very well done
Regards
Jean-Michel

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  • Graal Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 788 W: 31 N: 20] (5002)
  • [2008-07-03 2:19]

Temat swietnie zrobiony i opisany. Nic do zarzucenia. Solidna robota jak zawsze.
Pozdr. Al.

Hi Grzegor
what a great macro shot of this Marbled White with an excellent clarity. Great DOF and composition. TFS.
Cheers,
Bayram

Hi Greg,
A lovely capture of this marbled white. Excellent composition and very good details. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 289 W: 3 N: 788] (2822)
  • [2008-07-03 3:55]

Hello Grzegorz,
Great shot,very clear photo full of colours and light.Bravo.
Regards Siggi

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  • vral Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 59 W: 0 N: 159] (690)
  • [2008-07-03 4:23]

Hello Grzegorz,

Marbled white in all its glory. Wonderful capture.
POV,DOF and composition are too good.
TFS
vral

Hi Grzegorz, wonderful composition with splendid butterfly and lovely flower, fantastic colors and great blurry BG, fine details and excellent sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

Hello Grzegorz,
hmmmh, I'm just inspecting my own picture of the same species....You won by a landslide, sharpness, composition, backgrounfd are much better in yours. i will try harder tomorrow!
Best regards
Dietrich

bonjour grzegorz
c'est une tres bonne photo que vous nous proposez là;la nettetéest excellente sur le sujet,l'exposition est egalement parfaitement maitrisée.
le tout sur un beau BG.
bravo.
laurent

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 353 W: 3 N: 376] (1127)
  • [2008-07-03 9:15]

Hi Greg,
Crisp clear macro shot.Simple BG,POV,details and composition are excellent.
Thanks for posting.

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 927 W: 4 N: 2317] (10792)
  • [2008-07-03 10:10]

Hello This is beautiful. The PoV is just superb and amazing. Great colors and sharp picture. Focus is amazing. Ganesh

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1213 W: 68 N: 2512] (8287)
  • [2008-07-03 10:44]

Hello Grzegorz,
It's butterfly time these days. There are so many beauties to admire on TN.
This one also belongs to it. The colours, POV, sharpness, details and DOF are excellent. Good composition with a very beautiful OOF BG.
Regards,
Peter

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2468 W: 168 N: 7464] (23588)
  • [2008-07-03 10:49]
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Hello Greg,
I wish I had this one coming to my garden!! It is such a beauty not seen in Sweden. I love its pose here on the Red Cover and against a beautiful backhground. Very fine sharp details of the beautiful wing pattern.
A brilliant capture in a fine composition!
TFS and best wishes, Ulla

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1993 W: 5 N: 5571] (21050)
  • [2008-07-03 11:46]

Hi. i captured my first one this week with its wings open so i will post it in a few days. Your close up shows good detail in the wing markings and natural colours. A nice pose on the clover flowwer. well done TFS.
Nick..

Cze¶æ Grzegorz.
¦wietne zdjêcie tego motyla. Wszystko na wysokim poziomie, nic dodaæ nic uj±æ. Super!
Pozdrawiam Robert.

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  • Amadeo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 198 W: 0 N: 663] (2949)
  • [2008-07-03 14:10]

Hola Grzegorz, excelente composición, gran nitidez, luz y color, el fon es perfecto. Un saludo

Like that chevy truck GMC commercial here in the U.S...
This looks like "professional grade" to me :)
Very nice mf,
Howard

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