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Copyright: Horia Scubli (horias) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 392 W: 59 N: 854] (4018)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-09-10
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D90, AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED, Hoya ND2 72mm
Exposure: f/5.0, 1/400 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-10-15 22:54
Viewed: 181
Points: 36
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Inachis io

European Peacock

Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
(unranked): Rhopalocera
Superfamily: Papilionoidea
Family: Nymphalidae
Subfamily: Nymphalinae
Tribe: Nymphalini
Genus: Nymphalis
Species: N. io
Binomial name
Nymphalis io
(Linnaeus, 1758)
Synonyms

Inachis io

The European Peacock (Nymphalis io), more commonly known simply as the Peacock butterfly, is a well-known colourful butterfly, found in temperate Europe and Asia. It is the only member of the subgenus Inachis, which is included in Nymphalis genus, (the name is derived from Greek mythology, meaning Io, [the daughter] of Inachus). It should not be confused or classified with the "American peacocks" in the genus Anartia; these are not close relatives of the present species. The peacock butterfly is resident in much of its range, often wintering in buildings or trees. It therefore often appears quite early in spring.

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1382 W: 56 N: 4768] (16394)
  • [2009-10-15 23:59]

Hello Horia,
Lovely capture of this butterfly with a great POV, compostion, focus, sharpness and lighting. TFS
Best regards Siggi

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  • zetu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 655 W: 15 N: 1629] (6333)
  • [2009-10-16 2:55]

Buna
Faiane compozitia si culorile. Detaliile deasemenea.
Numai bine
Razvan

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2009-10-16 3:38]

Hi Horia,very great quality of this pic! The dark side of the Inachis is taken very very perfectly! Beautiful sharpness and colors,but is a very beauitful composition to make a difference! My best compliments,have a nice day,Luciano

hello Horia
a great sharpness and nice composition
very good details and beautiful colours
greeting lou

Ciao Horia. Indeed excellent details on dark wings weft. Very interesing dephting and lighting compo .

Roberto

Hello Horias,

a good composition and pov on this butterfly.
This are an older butterfly or escaped from the birds.
Good details and fine colours.
Gert

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3825 W: 190 N: 11396] (35111)
  • [2009-10-16 6:26]

Hello Horia,
A nice capture of I. io taken froma fine POV with its wings closed to contrast sharply with the OOF natural green BG and well composed with the yellow flowers.
Thanks and have a good weekend,
Best wishes,
Ivan

Ciao Horia, beautiful dark side of Inachis io, splendid sharpness and fine details, I like a lot wonderful colorful BG, very well done, have a good week, ciao Silvio

Hi,
Fine details, good colors and amazing butterfly. tfs.
nagraj.v

Hello Horia,

A great macro with beautiful natural coloration, sharpness & fine details. Lovely POV, pose & BG.

Very nicely done & TFS.

Best wishes

Umar

Buena imagen de esta mariposa de color uniforme supongo que para camuflarse
Buen trabajo
un saludo

Ciao Horia,

Wow, what a lovely capture of the European Peacock with superb details!
I like the great contrast between the colors of the butterfly and the flower on which it is perching on. The sharpness and POV are perfect.
Lovely composition!

best regards,
Paras

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2405 W: 94 N: 5564] (17694)
  • [2009-10-16 11:29]

Hello Horia,
Indeed a very beautiful butterfly. The sharp details are fantastic. A great composition, POV and splendid colours with a very good contrasting OOF BG.
Have a very nice weekend,
Peter

Hello Horia
wunderful shot of the European Peacock taken with closed wings
splendid colors and very sharp etails especially on the head of the butterfly
great luminosity and superb pose
Have a good night
Jacqueline

Hi Horia MF,

Technically and aesthetically great macro capture of these great duo (flowers and peacock) from nice POV with impeccable clarity and fine composition.
TFS and have a nice WE MF!
Cheers,

Bayram

Hello Horia,
Excellent shot of this butterfly, good color combination ans POV. Best regards. Ferran

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1339 W: 0 N: 2585] (9117)
  • [2009-10-17 23:56]

Hi Horia,
superbs sharpness and brilliant colour contrast. It gives out such an outstanding view.
The green blurry background is so lovely and soft. Very exciting presentation.

Regards,
Foozi

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1730 W: 0 N: 3938] (15810)
  • [2009-10-20 5:57]

Hello Horia,
This side of the Peacock may be less colorful, but in your picture-composition it really looks great. It's in perfect contrast to flower and background. Amazing to see all the fine details of the wings. A colorful and pleasing shot.
Kind regards
Anne

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