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A rare sight this spring!


A rare sight this spring!
Photo Information
Copyright: Ulla Kruys (uleko) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2682 W: 173 N: 8296] (26141)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-24
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon PowerShot G7
Exposure: f/4, 1/500 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-06-13 5:23
Viewed: 500
Points: 80
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Small Copper (Lycaena phlaeas)on Eastern Groundsel (Senecio vernalis)

The Small Copper is one of the earliest butterflies to be seen here. However, due to the drought this spring we’ve only seen very few specimens so far. I found this specimen in a sandpit where it was sheltered from the wind and where there were a lot of wild flowers. It normally favours flowery meadows, waste ground and is often seen in gardens. It is a common butterfly in the southern part of Sweden where it flies in two generations from May until August, the second generations normally being more numerous. It also occurs throughout Europe.

Eastern Groundsel flowers in spring and is fairly common on sandy soil in south Sweden. Like many yellow flowers it is very popular with butterflies.

This was taken from a distance of 1 metre with the camera handheld. It has been cropped and sharpened.

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Hallo Ulla
This might be a rare sight but this is such a beautiful and sunny sight. The yellow of the flower and the rich autumn colour of the butterfly is a lovely combination and brightens this cold winters day.The butterfly is so tiny but I must compliment you on the clarity of the antennas. It is really well seen. Great stuff. Thanks for sharing.
Kind regards.
Anna

Hi Ulla,
Great composition You.ve made with this flower as a main subject and small butterfly on top corner. Really good sharpness of details and nice colours.
cheers
Adrian

Hola Ulla, la composición es muy bonita, una toma nitida con buen color y bien iluminada. Un saludo

Dear Ulla,
a very nice, clear, well composed artistic presentation of the Small Copper on Senecio. Beautifully sunny document of Spring.
Hope the unusual draught in your place will come to an end soon. All the humidity seems to be directed to southern central Europe where we had plenty of rain this spring the same time, and still have.
Thank you! With best regards,
Peter

Hi Ulla,
I noticed that the temperatures in Scandinavia were high the last couple of weeks. I do hope that the weather will stay nice thoughout the month of July, since I will have my vacation in Norway.
You benefited from this early warmth perfectly and gave us some of it as well. It is a very beautiful photo where you not only showed us the great butterfly, but also the beautiful flower. I really like your compistion, the details and DOF.
TFS,
Niek

You have quite teh eye for composition. There is something very pleasing about how you framed this in the viewfinder. Colours are fine without oversaturation...yet also retain a pop quality...almost overloads teh poor little butterfly, but I did same with a bee yesterday:-) Sort of like getting "the whole meal deal".
Bob

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  • pvs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1159 W: 255 N: 2639] (11925)
  • [2008-06-13 6:36]

Hi Ulla,

A nice capture,I like the way how you composed it,ideed here the same problem,less butterflies as the year before,thanks for posting this colorfull one

Paul

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2447 W: 63 N: 4087] (13166)
  • [2008-06-13 6:46]

Hi Ulla,
Composition, details, lighting, focus, sharpness, POV and details look very good. TFS
Have a nice weekend,
Selen

Hi Ulla,

Excellent capture of this Small Copper. Good composition and lighting, nice POV, sharp details and bright natural colours.

TFS

Pekka

Hej Ulla
What a nice shot you have here! It have everything, composition, colours and details on right place. Very well done and TFS
Ralf

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 606 W: 14 N: 631] (1953)
  • [2008-06-13 7:32]

Hi Ulla,
What a nice close up.Vivid colors,clear details,sharpness,3D effect,BG and composition are perfect.Very well done!
Thanks for posting.

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  • cloud Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 120 W: 65 N: 262] (2131)
  • [2008-06-13 7:48]

Hi Ulla,
Great composition. This butterfly complete the total impression.
regards, Pawel

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2133 W: 6 N: 2152] (13785)
  • [2008-06-13 8:32]

Hola Ulla,
hermosa foto y color,
buena nitidez, perfecto trabajo,
saludos.

Hello Ulla,
Great picture, this is a very nice butterfly
Very nice colors and wonderful composition.. Well done

Everton

Hello Ulla,
an excellent composition,very artistic image,lovely and marvellos colours,excellent focussing,everything is great.
very well done.
TFS.

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1277 W: 0 N: 2341] (9848)
  • [2008-06-13 9:21]

Hello Ulla,
Very poetical picture,Ulla. I like the composition very much, the choice of your point of view is perfect! Very pleasant.
Thanks and best regards
Anne

Hi Ulla,
Great composition shows both the flowers and the butterfly. Colors are captured well. TFS
Ali

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1989 W: 8 N: 5274] (17097)
  • [2008-06-13 9:53]

Hi Ulla,

This is soooo pretty! The butterfly seems to be growing from the flower. The pose is beautiful and the colors and details are magnificent. The whole scene with the lovely yellow flowers and buds makes this a thing of beauty. I love it!

Jane

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1448 W: 76 N: 3169] (10395)
  • [2008-06-13 11:06]

Hello Ulla,
A photo with excellent details and very beautiful clear colours. Fantastic composition.
Regards,
Peter

Splendida composizione, un'immagine bellissima non solo per la bellissima farfalla, non solo per i bellissimi fiori di senecio, ma una sintesi perfetta ed assoluta di elementi tecnici, estetici, visivi, emozionali, ecc. Grazie e complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2225 W: 10 N: 6271] (23562)
  • [2008-06-13 11:53]

Hi Ulla. Have you had any rain yet. this is a very good shot ofthe little Copper. A very colourful butterfly with good detail and colours. shows up well on the flowers. A good POV/DOF. well done TFS.
Nick..

You and Ivan have a nice weekend.

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 795 W: 0 N: 1600] (7392)
  • [2008-06-13 12:00]

Hi Ulla
Vey nice composition.The sharpness of your image is amasing so is the detail.Excellent OOF Bg and nice colors.
TFS Michel

Well done, Ulla.
Good compo, beautiful light and colors.
TFS
Annick

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1996 W: 245 N: 6508] (23200)
  • [2008-06-13 15:28]

Excellent shot, Ulla!
I really like the composition here.
Superb sharpness and detail.
Lovely colours too.
Great DOF.

Well done,
Joe

Hello Ulla,
Wonderful capture of with splendid details and great DOF. TFS. Regards, Bahadır

Beautiful summer shot of both the flower and the butterfly. Very crisp & clear with gorgeous colors. Well done.

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-06-13 20:58]

Hello Ulla

What a wonderful composition.
The colours are superb.
Excellent lighting.
The focus is sharp with beautiful detail.
TFS

Rob

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1330 W: 0 N: 5286] (15770)
  • [2008-06-13 21:04]

Hi Ulla

Excellent clarity here and great composition, The rich, saturated colours are lovely.

James

Bello conjunto. Me encantan las fotografías en que no hay solo un motivo principal como en este caso; es muy importante también para conocer el hábitat del animal. Sea como fuere, la calidad del conjunto, en composición y colores es excelente.
Un abrazo Ulla, gracias por tu ayuda en la id y que tengas un buen fin de semana: J. Ignasi

Hi Ulla, splendid lycaena and lovely flowers, fantastic colors, fine details and excellent sharpness, I like a lot, ciao Silvio

Hello Ulla,

Very beautiful presentation of this lovely butterfly on nice flower. Very good DOF and sharpness. Wonderful colours. The exposure is perfect.
Cheers,
Mariki

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1817 W: 29 N: 5281] (17302)
  • [2008-06-14 3:54]

Hi Ulla,
Outstanding shot of these bright yellow flowers and a beautiful butterfly on one of them. A complete picture which is so pleasing to the eyes. Immaculate sharpness and colours with fine details and perfect illumination. Simply majestic. Excellent DOF, POV and composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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  • Ishi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 110 W: 0 N: 570] (2146)
  • [2008-06-14 4:48]

Hi Ulla,

Lovely capture of butterfly and flower.

This Senecio is very common is israel (December to March). It's one of the first flowers every child learns to identify.

Cheers!

Ishi

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1431 W: 128 N: 5269] (23315)
  • [2008-06-14 11:05]

Very well done Ulla on that beautiful composition, the sharpness and colors are truly fantastic, good job, thanks!

Mario

Hello Ulla,
Very beautiful composition with two colorfull subjects. A very nice scene. Best regards,
Catherine

Hello Ulla
wonderful scene. both of lycaenid butterfly and yellow flowers look great. Nicely composed and focused them. Great post. Thanks for sharing, best wishes
Ahmet

Hi Ulla,
Beautiful composition, great sharpness on the flowers and the butterfly, fine colors, not to mention top notch composition. Really a unique capture, I mean everything is 10 out of 10 on it except for the minor background noise.
It seems like Your usual dose of spring rain came here. We haven't had such a rainy (and hot) late spring + pre-summer from many years here in Hungary. But I hope Your drought comes to an end soon.
Best regards, tfs, László

Great shot of this buterfly and flower - great POV and pose with very good detail and colour. TFS. Regards,
Deniz

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 649 W: 0 N: 131] (719)
  • [2008-06-28 19:30]

Perfect composition Ulla. Many thanks for sharing this. Regards,
Mehmet

Hi Ulla, a missed one:) great composition and dplendid shot my friend. Colours and DOF are great.
TFS this fine image.
Regrads,

Bayram

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