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Rhapsody in blue...


Rhapsody in blue...
Photo Information
Copyright: Mariana Scubli (marianas) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 169 W: 23 N: 459] (2230)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-10-18
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: 2009-10-20 3:03
Viewed: 165
Points: 34
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Polyommatus icarus-Common blue

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. This is an interesting POV with excellente details and light's management. amazing colours and blurred BG. Well done.

Roberto

Hi Mariana

Good shot of this common blue
Good composition, details and sharpness
Good composition and background

Chris

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  • joska Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 404 W: 0 N: 1002] (5396)
  • [2009-10-20 4:35]

Culori si detalii foarte fine, felicitari!

Hi Mariana,

Perfectly composed and focussed macro of a common blue with d delihgtful composition.
TFS and cheers,

Bayram

Hi mariana
A nice figure of Butterfly..
very good shut. color & Sharpness very good.
thanks for send
well done

Ciao Mariana, lovely little butterfly with open wings, fine details and splendid colors, excellent sharpness and beautiful blurry BG, very well done, ciao Silvio

Bella mariposa de tonos azulados captada con todo detalle en la que se aprecia claramente los pellillos de sua alas
Buen trabajo
un saludo

hello Mariana
super sharpness composition
great details and the colours are beautiful
greeting lou

Buna Mariana,
Placute nuante si detalii ale fluturasului.
O excelenta compozitie pe un fundal potrivit.
Marius.

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1370 W: 56 N: 4704] (16174)
  • [2009-10-20 11:26]

Hello Mariana.
I like the lighting; the vivid colours of the butterfly; the texture and the sweet DOF!
Thank's for sharing!
Best regards Siggi

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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 595 W: 0 N: 507] (3040)
  • [2009-10-20 12:13]

Seara buna Mariana,
intr-adevar frumoasa aceasta simfonie in albastru. Frumos BG.
O seara linistita,
Adrian

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3808 W: 190 N: 11328] (34927)
  • [2009-10-20 12:33]

Hello Mariana,
A very nice sharp capture of a fresh specimen of a third gen. male P. icarus taken from a great POV to show it resting with its wings open against a pleasing contrasting OOF natural BG. Sometimes we have three generations a year of this species too, but not this year!
Thanks and best wishes,
Ivan

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  • cirano Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 651 W: 0 N: 228] (4878)
  • [2009-10-20 13:24]

Slav Marīana,
This is a first class macro shot.Very nice colors and excellent sharpness.TFS.
Dūrzan

Hello Mariana,

Fantastic capture with beautiful & delicate colors & fine details. Great POV, pose & BG.

Very nicely done & TFS.

Best wishes

Umar

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1977 W: 6 N: 5525] (19661)
  • [2009-10-20 15:00]

Hi Mariana,one of most resistent specie in your country too as i can see...little but always beautiful whit this blue so nice and unusual,great great pic whit a top quality of sharpness and naturals colors too,very excellent work,maybe one of your last,the cold winter is back! Luciano

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2989 W: 162 N: 941] (2769)
  • [2009-10-21 11:28]

Hello Mariana,
A nice composition showing the Common Blue in a fine pose and against a soft background. Good details and beautiful colours too.
TFS and regards, Ulla

hello Mariannas
a fine capture of this lovely butterfly, i love the beautiful pose and the great colors
very good POV and superbe sharp details
Have a good night
Jacqueline

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