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Papilio machaon 3


Papilio machaon 3
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Copyright: Amadeo GP (Amadeo) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 198 W: 0 N: 663] (2949)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-07-08
Categories: Insects
Exposure: f/13.0, 1/250 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-07-10 9:34
Viewed: 390
Points: 56
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [Spanish]
The swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) is undoubtedly one of the best-known butterflies of Europe. However, is not in Ireland and in England is hardly widespread and its existence is confined to the region from Norfolk; Europe in the temperate areas where there can be located easily, but this insect so beautiful appearance tends to disappear from a few years ago. Rather, it multiplies in northern Africa, in some regions of Europe, in the temperate zone in Asia to the Himalayas, in different parts of Northern americas and finally in Japan.

Their habitat includes between sea level to 2,000 meters above sea level, on lawns and flowering areas.

The swallowtail butterfly is between 32 and 56 mm in size and is characterized by the queues which owns the hindwings. His flight is understood to more northern climates of a generation. Two generations (April-May) and (July-August) for temperate climates and up to three generations in warmer places like the south of the Iberian Peninsula and North Africa.

This butterfly has been described very often, with subspecies and their different ways depending on their geographical membership. In continental Europe can be found P. gorganus in England P. britannicus; americas in North, P. aliaska and two of its subspecies.

The caterpillars of swallowtail butterfly is quite striking and, if it irritates you, you can check out by its forward edge an organ of defence glandular orange called osmaterium. The chrysalis is usually green or gray brown.
Wikipedia.

Un saludo

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 289 W: 3 N: 788] (2822)
  • [2008-07-10 9:46]

Hi Amadeo,
very nice shot, i liked the pov very much, lovely composition, well saturated colours, liked the sharp image with good details,
Regards
Siggi

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2613 W: 133 N: 7504] (23403)
  • [2008-07-10 10:05]

Hola Amadeo,
A fine open-wing capture of P. machaon with excellent sharpness and lighting against a pleasing OOF BG.
TFS this beauty,
Saludos,
Ivan

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2468 W: 168 N: 7464] (23588)
  • [2008-07-10 10:24]

Hello Amadeo,
This is absolutely perfect, a classic view with sharp details and beautful colours.
Excellent work!
TFS and regards, lla

Hello Amadeo, great macro of this butterfly. TFS. Regards,
Bahadır

Hello Amadeo, Superb shot of this wonderful butterfly. Great composition, lighting and DOF. TFS.
G's,
Deniz

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1993 W: 5 N: 5571] (21050)
  • [2008-07-10 11:06]

Hi Amadeo. This is a very good close up of this beautiful butterfly, which you have captured with fine detail and rich but still natural looking colours. I like the top POV showing all the markings. well done TFS. good notes too.
Nick..

Ciao Amadeo, magnifico macaone ad ali spiegate, merabvigliosi colori, fantastici dettagli, ottima nitidezza, perfetta messa a fuoco con grande profondità di campo, un'altra splendida macro, bravo, ciao Silvio

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 527 W: 0 N: 95] (585)
  • [2008-07-10 14:06]

Hello Amadeo, wonderful macro capture of a butterfly with great colours, details and framinf. Thanks for sharing.
Kind regards,

Mehmet

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  • maurydv Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 620 W: 0 N: 1029] (4248)
  • [2008-07-10 14:46]

Stupenda macro di una splendida farfalla, eccellenti POV e composizione (personalmente avrei tenuto una perfetta simmetria, togliendo un "bit" a destra), straordinaria definizione dei dettagli, fantastici i colori. Grazie e complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1022 W: 5 N: 2802] (10144)
  • [2008-07-10 14:54]

Hola Amadeo.
Gracias a la exelente calidad de la imagen y al gusto del fotografo que la realizo se pueden observar los finos detalles y colores de las alas de esta mariposa, La nitidez e iluminacion no puden ser mejores y la pose le da mas valor a esta hermosa presentacion.
Saludos
Luis52.

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  • Nilson Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 349 W: 0 N: 294] (2224)
  • [2008-07-10 15:20]

Muito bela foto parece ser pintada cores bem definida parabéns.
Nilson

Hi Amadeo, a perfect close-up capture of a swallowtail butterfly with wonderful POV and DOF. Well compoosed and detailed shot too. TFS.
Cheers,

Bayram

Hi,
On the road, just marking excellent pictures.
Thanks
Pekka

Hola Amadeo,
Como esta usted!
delighted to see your outstanding work once again!
you are a great photographer to share such quality image always, my compliment!
the image is in perfection!
well done
muchas gracias
Saludos
Tony

Muy bien enfocada Amadeo. La luz es ténue pero encantadora, así como los colores. Preciosa.
Saludos: J. Ignasi Tejedor.

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  • clnaef Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 763 W: 58 N: 631] (6502)
  • [2008-07-10 23:34]

Bonjour,
Excellents détails, belle vue.
Bonne journée.
clnaef

Beautiful capture boss.What a species.TFS
satya

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1003 W: 6 N: 2707] (10057)
  • [2008-07-11 1:30]

Hi Amadeo,one of the best pics of macaon on Tn!!I like a lot that beacuse i think that the macaon os the most beautifull butterfly living in Europe,your way to show this beauty is very very great,my best compliment ,this is art!!!Luciano

Hi Amadeo
Sensational shot of this beautiful butterfly. Good detail and sharpness and I love the detail showing on his back.
Cheers
Sue

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 353 W: 3 N: 376] (1127)
  • [2008-07-11 6:43]

Hi Amedeo,
I'll be back for critique.
Thanks for posting.

Very good color and exposure Amadeo, nice details.
Well composed, very easy on the eyes :)
Have a nice weekend,
Howard

Hola Amadeo
Parfait... Il est vraiment splendide
Merci et bravo
amicalement
Laurent

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1696 W: 242 N: 5596] (19883)
  • [2008-07-11 12:01]

Wooowww!! Absolutely stunning image, Amadeo!!
Very sharp with amazing detail.
Excellent POV and composition.
Perfect DOF.
Very good light.

One of your best!

Well done and TFS!

Joe

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2351 W: 61 N: 3811] (12226)
  • [2008-07-11 15:03]

Hola Amadeo,
Very good close-up of this beauty. Focus, sharpness, clarity and lighting are great.Gracias
Un saludo,
Selen

Hola Amadeo
Veo que ultimamente te has dedicado a las macaon intensamente
Preciosa esta fotografia de una de las mariposas mas grandes y bonitas que tenemos por aquí.
Saludos
Jacobo

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  • cako Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 389 W: 0 N: 371] (1986)
  • [2008-07-12 11:57]

Hi Amedeo
wondorfull macro study
very well done.

Hi Amadeo,
A lovely capture of this beautiful swallowtail. Superb details and a lovely composition. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1330 W: 107 N: 4816] (21378)
  • [2008-07-13 6:03]

Hello Amadeo, very striking macro! Very sharp and clear shot, great bokeh with brilliant colors, well done, thanks!

Mario

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1714 W: 24 N: 4988] (16346)
  • [2008-07-15 6:10]

Hi Amadeo,
Outstanding shot again of this so beautiful Swallowtail butterfly with immaculate sharpness and lovely colours. The details on its wings are so distinct and clear. Superb lighting and exposure and I like the OOF surrounding as BG. Excellent DOF, POV and composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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