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Melanargia galathea


Melanargia galathea
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Copyright: iovescu andrei (andrei99) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 75 W: 6 N: 86] (737)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-06-13
Categories: Insects
Exposure: f/2.8, 1/45 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-06-17 8:36
Viewed: 325
Points: 24
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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", of the 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 colour, 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.

Another nickname for the Marbled White butterfly is the "Marmoress."[1]
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  • cloud Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 298 W: 71 N: 757] (4683)
  • [2009-06-17 9:08]

Hello Andrei,
This butterfly have so gentle pattern although is only black and white look very charming. Against blurred BG look very interesting.
Regards, Pawel

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3800 W: 190 N: 11298] (34839)
  • [2009-06-17 9:16]

Hello Andrei,
A fine capture of M. galathea showing the closed wings from a fine POV with good sharpness against a contrasting OOF natural green BG. Nice composition.
Thanks and best regards,
Ivan

Ciao Andrei, elegant melanargia, perfect focus with splendid blurry BG, fine details and wonderful sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1969 W: 6 N: 5506] (19589)
  • [2009-06-17 11:39]

Hi Andrei,a very excellent work,not easy a sharpness like that whitout the light of sun,and what a beautiful specie,i never seen live that,for the moment your beautiful pic is enough..eeeheh...have a nice day,LUCIANO

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2900 W: 34 N: 8586] (32012)
  • [2009-06-17 12:34]

Hi Lovescu. This is a first class close up of this butterfly . We have the Marbled White over here but i have yet to see one this year. You have taken this with good detail and natural colours. well done TFS.
Nick..

Hello Iovescu,
a fantastic picture of the Marbled White, POV and DOF are excellent, superb sharpness and splendid colour tones, very nice composition with a wonderful pose of the butterfly.
TFS
Best regards
Maurizio

hello Andrei!
good capture of this elegant specie
nice pose and perfect details

best sERGIO

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2377 W: 94 N: 5465] (17432)
  • [2009-06-18 10:22]

Hello Andrei,
Wonderful photo of this very beautiful coloured butterfly in a very good contrast against the green BG. Excellent sharp details and a very nice composition, OOF BG and POV.
Regards,
Peter

Hi iovescu. This elegant butterfly is well sharpened and detailed. I like the DOF and the BG.

Roberto

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  • Marx44 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 174 W: 95 N: 599] (2124)
  • [2009-06-19 10:09]

Hello Aandrei
Amazing POV,excellent DOF and focus, details.
The colours are well saturated.
I really like the BG.
TFS
Marx

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1365 W: 56 N: 4667] (16040)
  • [2009-06-20 6:38]

Hello Andrei
Very nice shot. Sharp focus and crisp clear image. Interesting pov with appropriate blurred background. Very well done and tfs.
Best regards Siggi

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2983 W: 162 N: 911] (2687)
  • [2009-06-22 12:51]

Hello Andrei,
A brilliant view of the Marbled White, a butterfly we don't have here. I love it and your capture is very sharp indeed and I love its pose. Very well done!
Many thanks and regards, Ulla

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