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Polyommatus icarus


Polyommatus icarus
Photo Information
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: 2008-08-30
Categories: Insects
Camera: Olympus C-8080 WZ
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): gondox's favorites - abstracts and close ups [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-08-31 4:55
Viewed: 710
Points: 34
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I took this shot yesterday at 6 30 PM. Polyommatus icarus is one of the most common European butterflies and it is also very often presented on TN. So this time no note about the butterfly but some tips associated with butterfly photos. My tips are not technical tips associated with camera use but just some kind of photographer behavior ;-) Nothing special just few obvious things.


Weather and time of the day

- Cloudy days. Even cold summer days (even after rain) are good for butterfly shots – sometimes even better, butterflies are slower and easier to observe and the light is better (it is especially good weather for Pieridae and other butterflies with white wings. On sunny days there are often problems with exposure.)

- Early mornings and evenings (butterflies are sitting peacefully on grasses and leafs – perfect, patient models. You could find mostly Lycaenidae, Pieridae, Satyrinae and also some small Nymphalidae like frittilaries. And of course the light is beautiful.

- When you are taking photos on sunny day you can take an umbrella with you or (while taking the photo) try to do a shadow on butterfly using your left hand to avoid a strong light effect.

Moves of photographer

- Don’t chase the butterfly, try to walk slowly and observe the object. Remember that most butterflies fly often in the same part of the meadow. When you are patient the butterfly will come back and you will find the opportunity to take a good shot.

- When you are close and ready to take the photo try to move as slowly as you can (no rapid moves). Sometimes when it is possible it is better to lie down on your knees or just seat. And remember - try not to breathe on butterfly ;-)

- Get a good grip. When the object is sitting in short grasses you can use your elbows ;-)

Best wishes to all of you
Krzysiek (Chris)
gondox, siggi, uleko, anel, boreocypriensis, flashpoint, gpeler, lousat, cicindela, jrobertop, haraprasan, SelenE, Alex99, vanderschelden has marked this note useful
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Hi Krzysztof!

What an amazing pov!!
With the perfect dof and the many details in the subject the image gets so wonderful! Many TFS!

Best regards,
Andor

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1392 W: 56 N: 4802] (16520)
  • [2008-08-31 5:27]

Hallo Krzysztof,
Ja bede z Toba po polsku pisal io.Przepiekne ujecie z bardzo naturalna kolorystyka.Ostrosc perfekt tak ,ze wloski na koncowkach skrzydel sa doskonale widoczne i jak zwykle doskonale tlo tegozdjecia .Gratuluje i pozdrawiam Siggi

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1351 W: 0 N: 5494] (16524)
  • [2008-08-31 8:08]

Hi Krzysztof

An excellent shot - fine framing and beautiful use of the light and colours. Great work.

James

PS It is my amition to be able to spell your name right first time!!

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3012 W: 162 N: 1012] (2959)
  • [2008-08-31 8:20]

Hello Krzys,
Brilliant capture of this little beauty in a fine pose on the seed head. Great sharpness and colours and I like the warm background.
Some good advice too!
TFS and cheers, Ulla

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2419 W: 94 N: 5591] (17778)
  • [2008-08-31 10:00]

Hello Krzysztof,
Fantastic photo in wonderful clear colours. Excellent DOF and sharpness. Very beautiful BG and POV.
Kind regards,
Peter

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1735 W: 0 N: 3954] (15862)
  • [2008-08-31 11:22]

Hello Krzysztof,
Very fine decentred composition, like a little natural painting. Subtle colours also for the background. Interesting observations in your note, to which I can entirely agree.
Thanks and have a nice evening
Anne

Hi friend Krzystof, another great butterfly capture from you. Perfect focus, nice DOF anf POV selection as usual.
Many thanks for sharing this excelent shot! Have a nice new week!
Cheers,

Bayram

Hello Krzysztof,
unusual Pov in this beautiful capture rich in detail and colorful bg

best sERGIO

Hello Krzysztof,
Very nice POV, details, colours and clarity. I love butterflies but I could captured only one
:( TFS
Best Regards
Gamze:)

Hehehe! No pieknie i praktycznie dzis sie rozpisales ;)
Bardzo fajna i rzeczowa notka, sadze, ze nie jednej osobie przydadza sie te praktyczne rady :)
A i zdjecie mowi samo za siebie - bardzo ladnie wyeskponowany motylek, swietny kontrast i detale. Nic dodac, nic ujac :)
Pozdrowionka!
Radek

Hi Chris,
A lovely capture of this beautiful blue butterfly. Very well composed with sharp details. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Ciao Krzysztof, splendid butterfly with perfect focus, fantastic blurry BG, fine details and excellent sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1982 W: 6 N: 5529] (19689)
  • [2008-09-01 4:13]

Hi Kris,a pic is a very master of perfection,the details and the colors of this polyommatus male are at the top. I read your note ,they are very interesting,but i think all the moment of the day are good to take this littles butterflies,and no need to move slowly,maybe beacuse the lasts mines are making love ...ehehhe.....thanks a lot for share and excuse me for my bad english,have a nice week and thanks for the name about my last butterfly,Luciano

Hi Krzysztof.
Great picture! Magnificent composition!
Wonderful butterfly with magnificent colors and details!
Excellent POV and sharpness.
Thanks for sharing this marvel!
Regards,
José Roberto

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2405 W: 63 N: 4227] (13822)
  • [2008-09-01 5:39]

Hi Krzysztof,
Very nice close-up of this butterfly. Lighting and colors in the background makes your model stand out very well. Good POV, details, sharpness and composition.
All the best,
Selen

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  • izler Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 1399 W: 3 N: 30] (520)
  • [2008-09-01 7:42]

merhaba Krzysztof
wonderful macro photo of this beautiful butterfly
composition, POV, BG, light, colours and sharpness are great
TFS
regards
izler

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3604 W: 143 N: 5699] (18633)
  • [2008-09-02 21:54]

Hi Krzysztof.
Once ore amazing picture of the cute butterfly. In this case I am impressed with fantastic of beautifulness BG. Lights, colouration and smoothness of it are spot on. Image of the insect is blameless. Terrific details and exactness of reproduction of all its features. Scene and composition of the picture are great too. Bravo.
Alexei.

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  • horia Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2175 W: 221 N: 4385] (14914)
  • [2008-09-03 12:49]

Hi Krzysztof

What a original and beautiful capture!
I really like the way you took this shot, with a spot-on exposure setting to get the best details out of the butterfly but also keep that lovely light in the BG. I think that such photos are rare but also very attractive!
That aside, the composition is very nice and the colors are gorgeous.

Bravo and TFS
Horia

Well done, Krzysztof.
Very nice and matching colors.
Good depth and depth of field.
Thank you for the behavior tips:-)
Annick

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  • jesst Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 375 W: 0 N: 172] (2411)
  • [2008-09-09 2:48]

Wonderful shot! Great sharp and amazing colors. Very nice background

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