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Melanargia galathea-male


Melanargia galathea-male
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Copyright: Horia Scubli (horias) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 402 W: 59 N: 874] (4120)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-07-30
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D90, AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED
Exposure: f/7.1, 1/200 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-10-31 1:54
Viewed: 184
Points: 46
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Marbled White (Melanargia galathea) is a butterfly in the family Nymphalidae. Found across most of Europe (not Scandinavia), north Africa, and as far east as Iran, the late twentieth century has seen an expansion of its range in the UK.

Despite its common name, this butterfly is one of the "browns", of the subfamily Satyrinae. They are a common sight in unimproved grasslands across southern Britain, particularly on the South Downs.

Like other members of its subfamily, the larvae feed on various grasses. The full range is unknown, but it is thought that Red Fescue Festuca rubra is essential in their diet. Eggs are laid on the wing, or from brief perches on grass stems, and are just sprinkled among the grass stems. Upon hatching, the larvae immediately enter hibernation, and only feed the following spring when the fresh growth occurs. They are a lime green colour, with a dark green line running down the middle of their back. Pupation takes place at ground level in a loose cocoon. Adults emerge in July, and, on a good site, in warm, sunny weather, thousands can be seen gently fluttering amongst the grass heads.
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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 630 W: 0 N: 585] (3316)
  • [2009-10-31 2:09]

Sa traiasca !
Na ca astazi suntem "vecini" pe galerie. Din nou un macro excelent realizat. Felicitarile mele calduroase.
Un weekend placut,
Adrian

Hello Horia! Another perfect macro. Ideal contrast and sharpness. High Fidelity. Good exposure. Well done!

Magníficos el enfoque, la luz y la profundidad con solo f:7.1 Los colores son protagonistas indudablemente en este bello trabajo lleno de realismo.
Saludos Horia: J. Ignasi.

Dear Horia!

Your picture of the Melanargia is beautiful. The colours and the focus are perfect, on my screen the whole picture appers a little bit dark. The details of the butterfly as well as of the flower are impressive.

Kind regards

Markus

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  • hansh Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 225 W: 1 N: 183] (726)
  • [2009-10-31 4:29]

Hello Horia.

A very nice and sharp picture of the melanargia. I like the composition you have chosen.

Gr. Hans

excellent shot!!!
very well done!
tfs.

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2273 W: 10 N: 2661] (15669)
  • [2009-10-31 7:19]

Hola Horias,
maravillosa macro,
buenos detalles y composición.
atractivos colores,
saludos

hello Horia

excellent butterfly photo shot with fine POV and framing,
superb focus to all the foreground with great sharpness
and details, beautifully blurred background, TFS

Asbed

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  • zetu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 664 W: 15 N: 1661] (6461)
  • [2009-10-31 8:03]

Buna
Frumos prezentat, cu detalii excelente. Week and placut
Razvan

Hello Horia,

An excellent macro with beautiful colors, sharpness, and details. Lovely POV, pose & BG.

Beautifully done...Horia & TFS.

Best regards

Umar

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2422 W: 94 N: 5616] (17852)
  • [2009-10-31 8:55]

Hello Horia,
Fantastic photo if this butterfly and flower. The harpness and details are superb. Very beautiful clear and contrasting colours. Great OOF BG, POV, DOF and composition.
Regards,
Peter

Buna Horia,
Excelente nuante si detalii.
Superba imagine!
Marius.

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1395 W: 56 N: 4813] (16556)
  • [2009-10-31 11:24]

Hello Horia.
Lovely shot of a lovely bueterfly, it is so beautiful, and you composed it very well. Nice job and thanks for sharing.
Best regards Siggi

hello Horia
verygood picture with nice light
great sharpness and beautyful colours
greeting lou

Hello Horia,
a very beautiful picture of the Marbled White, very good sharpness, perfect exposure with good colour tones, a lovely pose on the flower.
TFS
Best regards
Maurizio

Hello Horia,

a very nice image from this butterfly with good pov and dot,and detail.
Fine natural colours.

Gert

Hi Horia,

The blurred background is putting in evidence the insect. The subject is well framed. The macro view is showing the details and colors of the Marbled White butterfly on the flower. The afternoon light has a good effect on the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

Hi Horia

Excellent shot of this fantastic butterfly on top of a thistle.
Amazing sharpness and I really like the composition here.
Brilliant DOF and OOf background.

Chris

Hi Horia,

Wonderful macro capture of the lovely Marbled White butterfly with great details!
The sharpness is crisp and POV is superb here with great natural colors. Nice color contrast can be seen between the butterfly and the wild purple flower.

Great work!

best regards,
Paras

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1985 W: 6 N: 5555] (19763)
  • [2009-10-31 16:56]

Hi Horia,perfect work also whitout the light of sun,excellents sharpness and colors in a very nice composition.My best compliments,have a nice Sunday,Luciano.

Hi and Good Morning Horia,

A fine macro cpture of a marbled white from lateral POV with excellent clarity, nice DOF and delightful composition
TFS and have a nice Sunday!
Cheers,

Bayram

Hello Horia
a wonderful shot of this Melanargia galathea male with beautiful pose on this nice flower, the details are stunning, very good DOF with great 3D effect
superb composition and colors
Have a good night
Jacqueline

hello Horia
great capture of Marbled White on purple flower. sharp focus, POV/DOF, greenish BG and light using great. nicely composed. thanks for sharing, best wishes
Ahmet

Hello Horia,
Perfection, this is absolutely beautiful. Your exposure demonstrates great ability and understanding of great control with camera settings. the details and colors in your capture are fantastic! Well done, and hope to see more.
Paul :)

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