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Melitaea aurelia-male


Melitaea aurelia-male
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: 2009-09-05
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D90, AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED, Hoya ND2 72mm
Exposure: f/4.5, 1/320 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-10-22 10:09
Viewed: 191
Points: 40
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Nickerl's Fritillary (Melitaea aurelia) is a butterfly of the Nymphalidae family. It is found in Central Europe.

The wingspan is 28-32 mm. The butterfly flies from June to August depending on the location.

The larvae feed on Plantago lanceolata, Melampyrum pratense and Yellow rattle.

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  • Great 
  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2908 W: 34 N: 8623] (32138)
  • [2009-10-22 10:23]

Hi Horia. You have taken a first class close up of this Nickerl's Fritillary from a side view. We can see every detail in the wing markings , which you have taken withsharp focusing.It stands out so well from the plain green bg. well taken TFS.
Nick..

Hi Horia,
lovely composition and fine details of this Melitaea. Perfect BG.
TFS. Cheers.
Ferran

Ciao Horia. Perfect details on body. Little OOF on the wings and flower. Amazing BG. Nice compo. Best regards MF.

Roberto

Buna Horia,
Ca de obicei foarte clara imaginea, bine incadrata si cu detalii superbe.
Marius.

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3813 W: 190 N: 11346] (34981)
  • [2009-10-22 11:27]

Hello Horia,
A fine capture of a resting Melitaea fritillary showing the closed wings with fine sharpness and details. The composition and neutral green BG are pleasing too.
The markings on the hindwing underside suggest that this is M. athalia and aurelia is usually not found in september.
Thanks and best wishes,
Ivan

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  • joska Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 406 W: 0 N: 1011] (5434)
  • [2009-10-22 11:39]

Felicitari, o fotografie de maiestru!

Hi MF Horia,

An awesome macro capture of this prety frit with great DOF, nice OFF green BG and fine composition.
TFS and have a nice night!
Cheers,

Bayram

Hello Horia,
Fantastic capture, with a beautiful background and very sharp details. TFS,
Catherine

Hi Horia

Good shot of this butterfly I have not seen before.
Good composition and sharpness

Chris

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1373 W: 56 N: 4716] (16222)
  • [2009-10-22 13:11]

Hello Horia,
very beautiful shot, this Melitaea has been captured with very good details, nice saturated colours, nice pov, lovely bg,
well done,
Best regards Siggi

Hello Horia,

An excellent macro with such beautiful coloration, sharpness & fine details. Great POV, pose & composition.

Very well done & TFS.

Best wishes

Umar

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  • cirano Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 654 W: 0 N: 228] (4916)
  • [2009-10-22 15:07]

Slav Horīa,
Very good macro of this beautiful butterfly with nice colors and fine sharpness.TFS.
Dūrzan

Excelente enfoque y gran belleza en los colores.
Un trabajo precioso Horia.
Un abrazo: Josep Ignasi.

  • Great 
  • zetu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 645 W: 15 N: 1580] (6173)
  • [2009-10-22 21:54]

Buna
Foarte bine realizata.
Numai bine
Razvan

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2009-10-23 0:58]

Hi Horia,wonderful point of view and impressive sharpness,the colors too are very perfects,a butterfly whit beautiful design! Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

Hello Horia,
Excellent capture, with a beautiful BG, nice colors and very sharp details. TFS, best regards,
Nikos.

Hi Horia,

The macro view is showing the details and colors of the Nickerl's Fritillary butterfly on the flower. The subject is well framed. The blurred background is putting in evidence the insect. The early evening light has a good effect on the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

hello Horia
super sharpness composition
the colours are beautiful
greeting lou

Hello Horia
a lovely shot of this very beautiful butterfly, a fine closed wings pose
superb sharpness and great colors, wonderful BG and DOF
Have a good WE
Jacqueline

Hallo Horia
Absolutely marvellous! A beauty indeed, and because there are specks in your image that has the colour that is so special to me namely purple, it is even more breathtaking. This so so beautiful, I struggle with the right words to describe this image. Your abilities as great photographer is shown here as the image is in total really outstanding. Best regards.
Anna

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