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Copyright: Mariana Scubli (marianas) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 180 W: 24 N: 467] (2368)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-10-17
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D 60, Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC MACRO
Exposure: f/8, 1/250 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-10-18 0:25
Viewed: 160
Points: 28
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
One of Europe's most widespread butterflies it is found from the edge of the Sahara to northern Scotland and northern Scandinavia to Greece. It occupies many habitats and is found from sea level to high mountains (upto 3000m). Not surprisingly there are many variations across this range. The constant feature that greatly helps separate this species from several others is the presence of a black spot in the underside forewing cell. This distinguishes it from the otherwise very similar Chapman's Blue, A. thersites, and the larger brighter Escher's Blue, A. escheri. In northern Greece the Phalakron Blue, P. andronicus but this is so rare and local that it is unlikely to be encountered without specific expeditions to look for it. It is much larger than icarus. Confusion with other species is unlikely.
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Ciao Mariana, today weare neighbour, lovely little butterfly against wonderful blurry BG, fantastic details, great colors and splendid sharpness, very well done, have a good Sunday, ciao Silvio

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2419 W: 94 N: 5591] (17778)
  • [2009-10-18 1:47]

Hello Mariana,
Beautiful photo of this Blue in a great contrast against the dark BG. The light on the butterfly is very beautiful. Excellent sharpness, POV and composition.
Regards,
Peter

Superb shot, Mariana.
Sorry,I think I missed a couple of shots, my comp crashed!
I love the beautiful colours!The dark brown OOF BG is awesome!
Goldy

Ciao Mariana. "See you in 2010 magnificent common blue!" Great light here bright natural colours and good contrast.

Roberto

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3604 W: 143 N: 5699] (18633)
  • [2009-10-18 6:01]

Hi Mariana.
Many thanks for visit and nice comment as well as for opportunity to see your fine pictures. I like this species a lot. You managed to present it nicely. POV is excellent, exactness of colours and sharpness are very nice too. Rich brown BG is amazing for this little beauty. Kind regards and TFS.
Alexei.

Hi Mariana!

What a pleasure to look at this picture! The butterfly simply is superb, and the technically perfect picture highlights its beauty at best. The brown colour of the background suits the butterfly's colour very well and adds to the value of the picture.

Kind regards

Markus

Buna Mariana,
Excelent contrast intre subiect si fundalul blurr-at.
Culorile sunt deosebite si extrem de bine redate. Multa naturalete si detalii
pe masura.
Marius.

Hello Mariana, splendid macro shot of this litle pretty butterfly with nice details and composition.
TFS and regards,
Deniz

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2926 W: 34 N: 8678] (32334)
  • [2009-10-18 11:13]

Hi Mariana . You are getting some fantastic results with your Nikon and sigma lens. This is such a clear close up of the blue butterfly. Taken with fine detai land sharp focusing. I can see every little hair around the wing edge. It stands out so well fro the plain BG. well taken TFS.
Nick..

Hola Mariana,
Superb shot with a nice sharpnees and fine details. Best regards.
Ferran

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3840 W: 190 N: 11430] (35227)
  • [2009-10-18 12:25]

Hello Mariana,
A fine capture of a late P. icarus male taken from a good BG with its wings closed to show details of the underside of the wings with good sharpness, colours and lighting against a fine dark neutral BG and set in a pleasing composition.
Thanks and have a good week,
Ivan

Hi Mariana,

Stunning work! A real example of perfection.
TFS and have a nice new week!
Cheers,

bayram

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1392 W: 56 N: 4802] (16520)
  • [2009-10-18 13:21]

Hello Mariana.
Very nice macro shot and a beautiful butterfly. Also, image clarity and colors are amazing. TFS.
Best regards Siggi

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  • cirano Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 657 W: 0 N: 228] (4956)
  • [2009-10-18 13:57]

Slav Marīana,
A very good close up of this pretty butterfly in nice pose taken from a great POV with excellent sharpness and nice natural colors.TFS.
Dūrzan

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