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Argynnis


Argynnis
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Copyright: Cristian Goga (crs) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 275 W: 0 N: 399] (1635)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-06-30
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon 400 D, Canon 60mm EF-S Macro, 52mm UV filter
Exposure: f/9.0, 1/80 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-05-13 21:55
Viewed: 403
Points: 14
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
While arranging my photos from previous year I found some that I liked. It was last summer coming back from the “Sapte Scari” canion in Piatra Mare mountains.

Trip was very nice but I was not able to find any interesting plants, insects or birds so I was a little disappointed. Suddenly in a small clearing, at the edge of the forest, I saw a blackberry bush nicely lighted by the afternoon sun and full of flowers. I realized that my attention was attracted by the many butterfly feeding on the flowers or flying around.

It was easy to go near the bush find a flower and wait for a butterfly to sit on it. So I could take some photos.

Butterfly feeding on the blackberry bush were Argynnis paphia, a common insect in our region. These butterfly are 59 – 76 mm bright and nicely colored. The adults of this species, living from plane till 1800 m height, are active from May till October. Eggs are layed on Viola palnts or on tree bark. After 15 – 18 days larvaes emerge and start feeding with Viola, Crategus and Urtica leaves. Over the winter larvaes hibernates.

Argynnis paphia has one generation in a year and is a protected butterfly in Europe.
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Superba imaginea, foarte clara, detalii excelente, contrastul cu frunzele confera un farmec aparte.
TFS!

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  • inked Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 125 W: 0 N: 220] (654)
  • [2008-05-13 22:52]

hi Cristian,
fantastic macro shot. beautifully focused on the body with a nice depth to the wings. great color and detail. nicely composed too. well done and tfs
Gethin

Hello Cristian,
Thanks a lot for your kind critique on my recent picture. I appreciate it.
This is a wonderful butterfly picture you have posted for our pleasure.
Excellent composition with sharp focus, rich colours and immaculate details.
TFS and regards.
Ram

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  • PaulH Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1033 W: 26 N: 2998] (10820)
  • [2008-05-19 6:54]

Hi Cristian,
very well composed with excellent DOF and vivid colours...this is a beautiful butterfly, it's markings are amazing. Thanks for showing us this!
Paul
(thanks for your critique on my last posting of the Scarce Chaser, and also for adding it to your favourites, i am honoured my friend!

Hello Christian,

Superb picture of this butterfly with vivid colour. Very good POV, DOF and focus. Splendid composition. Very good light and great colours.
Cheers,
Mariki

Bonjour Christian
Trčs belle posture, et les couleurs sont splendides.
Merci pour ce beau travail
Laurent

Hi Cristian,
A very nice butterfly, with nice and intense colours. A pity it must to have protection to survive. Good close up and job
regards
Hernán

Witaj Cristian,
a very nice butterfly, great colours and POV.
Thanks for your kind critique on my picture.
TFS and regards
Alina

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