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Lycaena virgaureae


Lycaena virgaureae
Photo Information
Copyright: Horia Scubli (horias) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 387 W: 59 N: 854] (3948)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-07-15
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D90, AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED, Hoya ND2 72mm
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/400 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-10-11 23:54
Viewed: 212
Points: 40
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Scarce copper Lycaena virgaureae has to be one of the most strikingly coloured Butterflies in Europe. They are quite common in the Alps, Pyrenees and other mountain ranges, up to 2000m and are always a joy to behold. The female is a little less boldly coloured but still a jewel.
The males of this species are super bright red. In a field full colour - flowers, butterflies, birds... - a male perched on a flower head 20 meters away will instantly catch the eye. It is a common butterfly in high mountains although it is found in lower areas less commonly.

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  • joska Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 406 W: 0 N: 1011] (5434)
  • [2009-10-12 0:39]

Culori si detalii foarte frumoase, felicitari pentru realizare!

a nice and beautiful butterfly. thank you for sharing.

Slav Horīa,
Very good macro shot of this butterfly in daisy flower.Nice colors,sharpness and POV.
TFS.
Dūrzan

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3813 W: 190 N: 11346] (34981)
  • [2009-10-12 1:18]

Hello Horia,
An excellent macro of a female L. virgaureae taken from a fine POV to show it with its half-open wings with almost total sharpness, fine colours and excellent lighting against a pleasing neutral BG.
Thanks and have a good week,
Ivan

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1373 W: 56 N: 4716] (16222)
  • [2009-10-12 3:00]

Hello Horia,
Nice composition. Excellent contrast with the surrounding and very good sharpness. Colours are natural.
Best regards Siggi

Ciao Horia, lovely butterfly on a beautiful daisy, splendid sharpness and wonderful natural colors, very well done, have a good week, ciao Silvio

Buna Horia,
Excelent macro, culori minunate si deltalii clare.
Felicitari!

Alina

Ciao Horia. Excellent DOF here and amazing natural colours. Good details in a nice compo.

Roberto

Hello Horia,

A great capture with beautiful colors, sharpness & details. Very nice POV, pose & BG.

Well done & TFS.

Regards

Umar

hello Horia
very nice composition with good details and beautiful colours
greeting lou

A beautifully colorful specimen indeed Horia, in perfect concordancy with the equally nice looking daisy it is feeding on. TFS this fine image MF.
Mehmet

Another fabulous macro contribution from you, Horia, my friend!
The blurry white BG works very well here, as it gives wonderful contrast to this copper colored butterfly. The sharpness and POV are perfect. The DOF is very well maintained.
Lovely composition!

best regards,
Paras

Hello Horia,

a nice close up from these beautiful butterfly.
Good pov and bg.
Fine warm colours.

Gert

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  • KOMSIS Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 236 W: 0 N: 583] (1987)
  • [2009-10-12 10:16]

Hi Horia,
Very good macro photo ...
Great colours, good details and composition.
Best wishes,
Seyfi

Faina Horia,
Culori foarte reusite si detalii excelente.
Marius.

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  • briGG Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 171 W: 2 N: 272] (1383)
  • [2009-10-12 11:16]

Hello Horia,


wonderful combination of colors! Great delicacy and refinement! Very beautiful details!

TFS

brigitte

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2386 W: 94 N: 5517] (17564)
  • [2009-10-12 11:40]

Hello Horia,
A photo in very beautiful colours and a very pleasant composition. Great OOF BG, DOF and POV. Excellent sharp details.
TFS and regards,
Peter

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  • meyerd Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 519 W: 68 N: 1693] (5360)
  • [2009-10-12 12:09]

Hi Horia,
I wish to compliment you on this shot of a Scarce copper. It has often been presented on TN but you really amaze me with this one. The composition, the posture of the butterfly, the light from the right, the "color-wise" neutral flower, the uniform background all make this picture so attractive. My respect, Horia!
Best regards
Dietrich

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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 597 W: 0 N: 515] (3068)
  • [2009-10-12 12:59]

Seara buna Horia,
astazi ... somer ? Sau lunea nici iarba nu creste?
Foarte faina, splendida chiar si aceasta imagine. Exceptionale culori. Vezi ca pentru azi ... esti deocamdata ... nemotivat !!!
O saptamina usoara,
Adrian

Hello Horia,
Nice close up of this beautiful butterffly.
Well done. TFS.
Ferran

Hi Horia,

The point of view is showing the details and colors of the Scarce Copper butterfly on the flower. It is well frame. It is sharp and precise. the afternoon light is enhancing the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

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