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Scotch Argus


Scotch Argus
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Copyright: Mircea Costina (mirceax) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 231 W: 56 N: 1354] (6247)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-08
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D50, Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Exposure: f/13.0, 1/300 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-08-16 12:44
Viewed: 753
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 24
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Scotch Argus (Erebia aethiops)
Distribution: Hills of central and eastern France to Belgium and eastwards to Russia and the northern Balkans. Outlying populations in Scotland and two sites in northern England.
dentification: The usual Erebia identification problems arise with this species. However, helpful features are
- underside hw broad post discal band is pale white or yellowy brown and ground colour is rich chocolate brown
- underside basal area usually distinct (especially in the female) and same colour as post discal band
- wing fringes are dull grey, in the female they are weakly chequered.
- orange markings are bright and the eye spots intense. Overall, rich colouration.
- scent brand in male distinct.

Flight time: Late summer: end of July until September.
Habitat: Grassy places and meadows usually associated with woodland or scrub. Can be found at very low levels for this genus - I've found it at sea level in NW England and 500m in Switzerland. I generally find it around 1000 to 1500m. Larvae feed on various grasses.
Behaviour: Flies over the grasses and frequently visits flowers for nectar.
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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2001 W: 226 N: 6845] (24727)
  • [2007-08-16 12:47]

Hi Mircea,
a great shot of this Scotch Argus.
Very, very sharp with amazing detail.
Well done,
Joe

Hello Mircea,
Excellent composition with DOF, POV, sharpness, vivid colour and details
the dark bg really a great bonus on your composition!
well composed and well framed
greeting from NZ
cheers
Tony

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2916 W: 34 N: 8651] (32250)
  • [2007-08-16 13:04]

Hi Mircea. A very good shot of the Butterfly. fine detail and warm colours. I like the pose on the colourful flower. A nine POV/DOF. all in a well made frame. well done TFS. good notes too.
Nick..

Hi Mircea,
Lovely image of this flower and butterfly.
I especially like the bright colors of the flower and the color contrast between the flower, background and butterfly very much.
Composition, sharpness and lighting are excellent and the way you did frame the image is wonderful.
Thanks for sharing and the great note.
Best wishes,
Harry

Preciosa toma con un gran encuadre, buena luz y una acertada combinación de colores.
Saludos Mircea.

Hello Mircea, very good macro, good focus with amazing detail, goos background, all is perfect
cheer,
Pat

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  • nimou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 148 W: 1 N: 687] (3169)
  • [2007-08-16 18:07]

A fave. Congrats

Hi Mircea

Lovely shot. Perfect details, well composed against a great OOF BG. :-)

Good shot of this species I've not seen before.
Well composed on the thistle
Good sharpness and DOF

Chris

Salut Mircea,

Excelenta compozitie cu acest fluture dragut. Imi place simplitatea si lipsa elementelor care distrag atentia. Spatiul liber a fost distribuit foarte bine si culorile sunt minunate. Subiectul iese foarte bine in evidenta si detaliile sunt clare. Foarte bine realizata aceasta fotografie! Multumesc!

Numai bine,
Eddie

hello
congratulations for this fabulous composition, colored and sharp, excellent POV and framing
regards
jo

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  • tiklod Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 290 W: 74 N: 875] (3397)
  • [2007-09-13 18:00]

Hi Mircea,
Again a gret picture! Your colours are wonderful. Details and DOF too.
Thanks for sharing your passion!

Claude

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