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Lovely lady...
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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: 2009-09-19
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D 60, Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC MACRO
Exposure: f/8, 1/200 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-11-05 7:50
Viewed: 135
Points: 30
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Painted Lady Butterfly

Painted Lady Butterfly The Painted Lady may be the most widespread butterfly in the world. It also known as the thistle butterfly and the cosmopolitan (because it is so widespread, occurring in North and South America, Europe, Asia and Africa). This flying insect lives in temperate and some tropical areas.

Egg: The Painted Lady begins its life cycle as an egg that is the size of a pin head. Eggs are pale green with 12 to 14 longitudinal ridges; they are laid on thistle, mallow, or hollyhock leaves. The incubation period is 3 to 5 days.

Caterpillar (larva): The caterpillar eats continually for 5 to 10 days before it pupates. The yellow-green striped, purple to black caterpillar has long spines on each segment. The caterpillar is up to 1.25 inches (3 cm) long. It builds a silky, webbed nest as it feeds, usually eating thistle, mallow, malva, hollyhock, sunflower, or canola. As the larva grows, it sheds its skin (this is called molting). The time between sheddings is called an instar; each instar has slightly different coloring.
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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2908 W: 34 N: 8625] (32146)
  • [2009-11-05 8:37]

Hi Mariana . Its nice to have this beautiful Painted lady Butterfly next door today. You have taken it with fine detail and bright colours. With a good side view so we can see all of the markings. Well taken TFS.
Nick..

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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 598 W: 0 N: 523] (3096)
  • [2009-11-05 9:16]

Buna cu seara !
frumoasa captura, excelent redata cu un BG superb. Intr-adevar arata ca o "doamna" frumoasa, foarte bine si frumos "imbracata".
O seara linistita,
Adrian

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3816 W: 190 N: 11348] (34987)
  • [2009-11-05 9:33]

Hello Mariana,
Lovely lady taken in lovely lighting with great sharpness against a fine neutral green BG. This Painted Lady is well shown with her wings closed in a fine composition.
Thanks and best wishes,
Ivan

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  • Arjun Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 359 W: 7 N: 1110] (5404)
  • [2009-11-05 9:34]

Hi Mariana

nice picture of this painted lady!!
colors and bg is good
well caught
TFS

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1373 W: 56 N: 4723] (16252)
  • [2009-11-05 9:51]

Hello Mariana,
An excellent capture of this beautiful Painted Lady! She looks beautifully marked even with her wings closed! Very sharp image and lovely details of her wings.Best regards Siggi

Hi Mariana,
yes, she's lovely ...
I love the design of the underwings so much - and sitting on that violet flower the colours are fantastic.
Thanks
Sabine - wishnugaruda

Buna Mariana,
Excelenta imagine cu foarte bune detalii si compozitie.
Marius.

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 921 W: 0 N: 1985] (8905)
  • [2009-11-05 11:22]

Hi Mariana
Beautiful macro.This is a nice composition with a good POV.Razor sharp with excellent detail.Colors are just beautiful.
TFS Michel

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2388 W: 94 N: 5521] (17576)
  • [2009-11-05 12:19]

Hello Mariana,
Fantastic photo of this Painted Lady. The DOF is excellent, evenso sharpness, details, colours and composition. Very nice OOF BG and POV.
Regards,
Peter

hello Mariana
great sharpness picture
super details and beautiful colours
greeting lou

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1110 W: 5 N: 3457] (12761)
  • [2009-11-05 14:51]

Hola Mariana.
Lovely photo of this lovely Lady. Beautiful colors and high quality lavel in sharpness.
Nice pose and POV.
Luis52.

Hello Mariana,

A really beautiful capture with fine details & colors. Great POV, pose & composition.
Very nicely taken & TFS.
Regards

Umar

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2009-11-05 15:28]

Hi Mariana,it's always nice to see again the queen of the summer,especially when the pic is so perfect like your...great sharpness and colors and unusual nice light position.My best compliments,have a nice day,Luciano

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3066 W: 231 N: 6160] (21048)
  • [2009-11-05 21:44]

Hi Mariana,
The patterns and colors on the wings of this butterfly are fantastic.
Excellent pose and sharpness against a nicely blurred BG.
Really amazing sharp details.
TFS. ; )

Hallo Mariana
Your image is great. Firstly the colours are sharp and vivid. Secondly it has some purple in it, which is my favourite and I cannot pass something with my favourite colour. Thirdly it is a beautiful butterfly with clear detail, that is well focused and displays beautifully. I like it very much. Thanks for sharing.
Best regards
Anna

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