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Maniola jurtina


Maniola jurtina
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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: 2009-06-17
Categories: Insects
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/250 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-06-26 0:22
Viewed: 270
Points: 24
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Meadow Brown (Maniola jurtina) is a butterfly found in European meadows, where its larvae feed on grasses, such as Sheep's Fescue.

Similar species are Gatekeeper (which prefers to rest with its wings open) and Small Heath (which is smaller).

There is marked sexual dimorphism in this species. Males are less colorful, with smaller eyespots and much reduced orange areas on the upper forewings. They are also much more active and range far about, while females fly less and often may not away from the area where they grew up.

A variable number of smaller eyespots are usually found on the hindwing undersides. These may number up to 12 per individual butterfly, with up to 6 on each wing. The factors that govern polymorphism in this trait are not resolved, although a number of theories have been proposed (Stevens 2005). On the other hand, the evolutionary significance of the upperwing eyespots is more obvious: The more active males have a markedly more cryptic upperside pattern, whereas the females have more often opportunity to present their eyespots in a sudden display of colors and patterns that presumably make neophobic predators hesitate so that the butterfly has better chances of escaping.
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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3750 W: 187 N: 11171] (34499)
  • [2009-06-26 0:27]

Hello Andrei,
A fine capture of a male Maniola jurtina, taken from a good POV to show the closed wings with fine sharpness, colours and lighting. Well composed on the contrasting leaf BG too.
Thanks and have a nice weekend,
Ivan

hello Iovescu
beautiful composition and bright colours,fine BG,very fine capture
TFS
Nasos

Hallo Andrei
Lovely capture of this tiny butterfly. The hair on the body and in the face is pleasant to look at. Love the light captured as it lightens up the whole image. I like the shadows on the leaves. Very pleasant composition. Thanks for sharing.
Best regards
Anna

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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 567 W: 0 N: 475] (2936)
  • [2009-06-26 1:43]

Un nou macro excelent.
Felicitari. Culori, contrast, lumina excelente.
Iti doresc o zi frumoasa,
Adrian

Hi Andrei,
Excellent lighting from the sunshine, at just the right angle. Good focus and splendid details. Thanks.
Alan

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1935 W: 6 N: 5396] (19252)
  • [2009-06-26 2:36]

Hi Andrei,really a perfect work! The best point of view to show this Maniola,top quality of sharpness and colors and beautiful green background too! My best compliments,have a nice day,LUCIANO

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1338 W: 56 N: 4515] (15556)
  • [2009-06-26 5:56]

Hello Andrei,

Wonderful composition. Very good sharpness. Superb light and colours.
Best regards Siggi

Hi Andrei,
Leaf on the sun the butterfly ...
Superb focus and sharpness.Beutiful colours and light.
Best wishes,
Seyfi

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2961 W: 162 N: 826] (2453)
  • [2009-06-26 6:59]

Hello Andrei,
A beautiful capture of the Meadow Brown from a nice POV and in beautiful light. Excellent details and colours and I like your composition. This species has just started to fly here.
TFS and regards, Ulla

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  • briGG Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 171 W: 2 N: 272] (1383)
  • [2009-06-26 9:55]

Hello Andrei,

I like much when the butterflies show their rolled up horn…
This is a beautiful capture, quite clear and with much of details.
Have a good day

Brigitte

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2348 W: 92 N: 5361] (17140)
  • [2009-06-26 10:19]

Hello Andrei,
Beautiful photo in natural colours and very sharp details. Excellent POV, BG and composition.
Regards,
Peter

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  • Marx44 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 173 W: 95 N: 593] (2100)
  • [2009-06-26 13:30]

Hello Andrei,

Excellent composition. Excellent POV, DOF and sharpness.
Perfect exposure andsuperb natural colours.
TFS
Marx

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