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Nymphalis urticae


Nymphalis urticae
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Copyright: Nemes Septimiu (septimiu_nemes) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 153 W: 0 N: 371] (2159)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-06-03
Categories: Insects
Camera: Sony Cibershot H2
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-01-20 0:38
Viewed: 462
Points: 38
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Small Tortoiseshell

The Small Tortoiseshell (Nymphalis urticae) is a well-known colourful butterfly, found in temperate Europe. There are a few records from New York City which, however, are believed to have arrived human-assisted.

This is a species often found in gardens. The caterpillars feed on nettles, as do those of several Nymphalidae butterflies.

The adult is striking, with its dark body and red and yellow wings, which have a row of blue dots around the rear edge. However, the underwings are dull, which helps to conceal stationary or hibernating individuals. When threatened, resting individuals rapidly open their wings, presenting the dramatic display of colors. This can frighten away young or inexperienced birds (Stevens 2005).

The butterfly is abundant in most areas of the United Kingdom and Ireland. However, its availability often varies yearly. Its commonness may often depend on the status of the common wasp in that particular season, as the wasp is known to feed on the Tortoiseshell's pupae.

The Corsican Small Tortoiseshell Nymphalis (urticae) ichnusa looks very similar; whether it is a subspecies or a distinct species is yet to be determined.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia .

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Hallo Septimiu
It is such a delight to look at a colourful and inviting image like yours of today. This image has "Spring" and "Happiness" and "Joy" written across it. The colours of the image as a whole are wonderfully displayed. What caught my eye at first glance was the purple lining on the wings. Since it is my most favourite colour it is really beautiful to me. I also like the way the lilac flower, displays halfway light and the other half shadow. The blurred flowers in the background are a pleasing backdrop. Best Regards
Anna

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1336 W: 56 N: 4502] (15508)
  • [2009-01-20 3:47]

Hello Nemes,
Beautiful close up of that butterfly.Details and sharpness are excellent , colors and POV are also very good .
Best regards Siggi

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  • Alutka Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 132 W: 42 N: 370] (1576)
  • [2009-01-20 6:02]

Witaj,
miłe wspomnienie słonecznego lata... i bardzo ładne zdjęcie. Dużo soczystej zieleni stanowiącej tło i na pierwszym planie kolorowa Rusałka Pokrzywnik. Ładnie komponuje się, wraz z kwiatem, i tworzy harmonijną całość. Może tylko zrezygnowałabym z tej czarnej ramki...ale to rzecz gustu.
Pozdrawiam i dziękuję
Alina

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3748 W: 186 N: 11161] (34473)
  • [2009-01-20 7:44]

Hello Septimiu,
The lighting, POV, sharpness, BG and colours make this a fine image of a Common Tortoiseshell butterfly on a flower. The viewer looks mostly at the left half of the image which suggests that perhaps it would be better to have composed it without the blurred flower on the right and more space on the left if the original allowed it.
But I thnk you for a nice reminder of the summer!
Best regards,
Ivan

A finely balanced mixture of faunal and floral elements in nature Nemes, the sharply depicted patterns and colours are so nice to behold my friend, TFS it indeed!
Mehmet

hello Septimiu
beautiful of colours and very sharpness
great shot
i like the picture very mutch
greeting lou

Hello Nemes,
Very beautiful close up of this Small Tortoiseshell. Well composed, good details and thesharpness are excellent , very good POV.
TFS. Best regards
Ferran

Hi Nemes,
A nice capture of this beautiful Small Tortoise Shell. Superb sharp details and a lovely composition. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2009-01-20 11:00]

Hi Septimiu,

A beautiful Tortoiseshell in a lovely setting. I love the deep, rich colors and the excellent details. The butterfly shows off very well in this beautiful garden scene.

Jane

hello septimiu
a fine capture of this tortoiseshell,
nice details one butterfly and flower
I like the colors and the contrast very much
Jacqueline

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2860 W: 34 N: 8481] (31692)
  • [2009-01-20 12:13]

Hi Nemes . A very colourfull picture of the Butterfly which you have taken with fine detail and rich colours. You have used the light to good use. well done TFS.
Nick..

Ciao Septimiu, beautiful composition with lovely butterfly and wonderful flower, great colors, fine details and splendid sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

Ciao Septimiu,
beautiful close up of a Nymphalis urticae taken from a good POV with superb sharpness;
i like the nice composition and the vivid colours.
TFS. Best regards.
Maurizio

Hi Nemes,

Good macro shot of this butterfly, a pity the flower are cut of.
Very good pov and dof.
Beautiful colours.

Gert

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1899 W: 36 N: 5578] (18516)
  • [2009-01-20 22:35]

Hi Nemes,
Wonderful shot of this beautiful Small Tortoiseshell butterfly in a classic pose. Very near and sharp image with lovely colours and details. I like this natural setting and lighting. Excellent POV, DOF and composition.
TFS.
Sumon

Hi Septimiu, an excellent macro capture of a beautiful small tortoiseshell. Very beautiful. You you captured it perfectly my friend.
TFS and cheers,

Bayram

Hi Nemes,

Excellent shot with fine pov of that perch on gorgeous flower. Good framing with fine colors.

Regards,
jusni

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  • valy67 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1879 W: 59 N: 2915] (8733)
  • [2009-01-22 14:39]

Hello Septimiu !
Ah, such a wonderful summer picture, full of life and colors - just what I need on those grey and rainy days to cheer me up a bit ! :-) And it's also an excellent picture. Sharpness, details, composition, POV, everything is excellent. I also like both flowers (the one the b-fly is sitting on, and the one which is blurred in the BG. Very well done !
Valerie.

Hello Nemes

A lovely capture of this beautiful tortoiseshell.
The colours are well saturated.
Good use of light ,the focus is sharp.
The POV and DOF are well done.
TFS

Wolf

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 1 N: 5207] (17607)
  • [2009-01-24 4:32]

Hello Nemes,
Vivid color in this nice sharp image of this butterfly. The depth of field is very good as well, thank you for sharing this nice image.
Rick

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