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Brown Argus on Spring Ragwort


Brown Argus on Spring Ragwort
Photo Information
Copyright: Ivan Kruys (Argus) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2422 W: 132 N: 6903] (21601)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-24
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon 400D, Canon EF 300 f4L + Canon 1.4 converter
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/400 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2008-05-26 23:21
Viewed: 431
Points: 76
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
In Sweden the Brown Argus (Aricia agestis) is only found in Scania. Otherwise it is not uncommon in dry meadows in most of Europe including S. Britain and W. Scotland.

The red-orange markings give the Swedish name Rödfläckig blåvinge, which means, red-spotted blue.
Although this is classified as a blue Lycaenid, it is mainly brown, the underside being being with red spots (see WORKSHOP). The only hint of blue is the bluish appearance during flight, caused by light reflection on the scales.

The sexes are quite similar, but the male often lacks the red spot at the apex of the forewing and it is mostly diminished.

It is bivoltine (two generations in May/June and July/Aug.)) in most of its range but can be trivoltine in the south. The larval host plant is mainly Rockrose (Helianthemum).

This is a female was taken not far from our home on a sunny but windy day. She is taking nectar from the flowers of Spring Ragwort (Senecio vernalis). This plant is fairly common on dry soils in S. Sweden and N. and C. Europe.

This was taken at a distance of about 2 meters and after moderate cropping and size reduction it was selectively sharpened

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  • clnaef Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 742 W: 58 N: 600] (6169)
  • [2008-05-26 23:36]

Bonjour,
Belle présentation bien équilibrée.
Bonne journée.
clnaef

Hallo Ivan
This week time is critical; however...............................Your image is sunny, bright and creates a feeling of cheerfulness. An excellent capture with lots of clear and admirable details. The bright colours of both the butterfly and the flowers are stunning. The clarity of the striped antenna is amazing. Is this where your username orginated from, the Brown Argus butterfly? It would be very interesting to know.Thanks for sharing.
Kind regards.
Anna

The female counterpart of your namesake looks soo nice on the composit florets, happily sucking nectar Ivan, the natural colours of browns, yellows, reds and whites create a beautiful composition sharply focused over the fuzzy BG. Thank you indeed my friend for sharing this fine tableau with us.
Mehmet

Good morning my dear friend Ivan,
Amazing details and DOF in this your shot. Great details and clarity. All are excellent! TFS.
Cheers,

Bayram

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 145 W: 1 N: 354] (1472)
  • [2008-05-27 1:10]

Hello Ivan,
A fantastic picture!! I love the colors and sharpness. Incredible detail!! Great pov.
Siggi

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1094 W: 0 N: 1742] (7540)
  • [2008-05-27 1:22]

hello Ivan,
Very colourful picture today. This Brown Argus couldn't have chosen a better flower to pose! Very goood sharpness on the butterfly. A very sunny picture!
Thanks a lot
Anne

Hi Ivan,
A lovely capture of this beautiful Argus. Lovely details and a nice composition. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Splendida macro, ottimi POV e composizione con i fiori gialli che incorniciano i magnifici colori di questa bellissima farfalla, molto buona la nitidezza e ottima definizione dei dettagli, stupendi luce e BG. Grazie e complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

Hi,
Superb capture of this beauty with an amazing sharpness and clarity, TFS.
Nasit

Hi Ivan

Great shot, a pity you couldn't do another 2 stops to get the wing in focus.
Good composition and sharpness.
Chris

Hello Ivan,

Excellent composition. Great POV, DOF and sharpness. Colours are bright and wonderful. Still no butterfly here.
Cheers,
Mariki

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1980 W: 6 N: 1904] (12887)
  • [2008-05-27 6:27]

Hola Ivan,
buen trabajo y macro,
detalles, colores y óptimo foco.
saludos amigo.

hello Yvan

2 wonderful images (with the worskshop) of these butterflys,
i will comment this one, with the very fine POV, DOF
and framing, i love the POV of your image in the same time
showing details of the flower's too , very very beautiful
luminosity of the image, great sharpness and details
of the Brown Argus and the yellow flower, TFS

Asbed

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 736 W: 0 N: 1495] (6744)
  • [2008-05-27 7:06]

Hello Ivan
Lovely closed up image.Excellent POV and very sharp image.Detail are very good.I like that nice OOF Bg.Lovely colors to.
TFS Michel

Beautiful work, a great springtime post Ivan,
Love the lively colors, perfect exposure.
This is an excellent comp and a dynamic POV..
Very nice details, this butterfly stands out well against a wonderful BG. About as good as it gets :)
Howard

Brilliant shot of your namesake, Ivan.
Couldn't think of a better perch than this very shapely yellow flower.
Excellent POV and faultless focus, details and colours.
Thanks for sharing this outstanding picture.
Ram

Hello Ivan,
Again a wonderful photo in excellent sharp details and amazing light and colours. The BG is fantastic. Very good composition and POV.
Regards,
Peter

Your yellow backdrop is dripping with colours...and yet the butterfly is strong enough to withstand it..wow...your weather patterns have certainly changed for the better. We have had sunny and flow filled days but still at nights and in the early morn's it is chilly almost to freezing...and I have small plants out...I am sure the flying insects will be fine as this however..now if I can only find them,:-)
Bob

Hello Ivan,
Both the Brown Argus and yellow flowers are nicely captured!
best pov in total sharpness, good colour and superb details in the shot
many thanks for the notes too
best regards
Tony

Hello Ivan,

Good composition of this butterfly,exellent pov, dof and sharpness.

Gert

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1639 W: 8 N: 4185] (13683)
  • [2008-05-27 10:10]

Hi Ivan,

I haven't seen anything quite as beautiful as this for a while. This Brown Argus on the lovely yellow flower is spectacular. Colors - markings - composition - all marvelous.

Jane

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  • Hil Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 741 W: 11 N: 1381] (4761)
  • [2008-05-27 11:24]

Hi Ivan,

Lovely capture of the Brown Argus.
Nicely composed with a fine pose of the butterfly feeding on the Flowers.
Superb details and a great DOF.
Beautiful colours and light too.

Hil

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1542 W: 233 N: 5128] (18077)
  • [2008-05-27 12:27]

Hello Ivan!
Super-duper macro of this Brown Argus!
Sharp and crisp with great detail.
Excellent DOF and OOF BG.
Great composition too.
The colours are so vibrent!

Well done!

Joe

Hello Ivan,

Great capture of this Brown Argus with good composition, sharp details, great colours and nice BG.

TFS

Pekka

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1660 W: 24 N: 4794] (15654)
  • [2008-05-27 21:57]

Hi Ivan,
Wonderful shot of this beautiful Brown Argus with such lovely colours and markings on its wings. Nice pose captured on those bright yellow flowers. Superb lighting and exposure. The BG looks superb. Excellent POV and very nicely composed. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

Hi Ivan,
You have come out with a photo that cheers up the viewer. The bright yellow flowers and the green leaves makes the butterfly stand out. I don't think that we have this specimen here in our part of the world. TFS, Regards
Anil

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  • iris Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 361 W: 39 N: 656] (2067)
  • [2008-05-28 0:32]

Dear Ivan,
This is so beautiful, the colours are so rich and a catalyst that can work wonders to uplift one's mood. The composition is wonderful, rich in tones with details on the head and the right wing of the butterfly coming out very well. I like the Pov and the DoF you have managed here. The OOF yellow flowers add to the overal mood of the composition.
Very well done.
TFS & Cheers

What a beautiful spring / summer scene this is Ivan. Did you get your TN name from this lovely butterfly?
She looks so delicate on the yellow flowers, sharp and crisp too.
Well captured
Janice

Hello Ivan
superb shot of this beautiful Brown Argus. TFS. Regards,
Bahadır

Hej Ivan
Nice shot of this butterfly captured in the middle of his work of collecting food. Detail, pose and colours are good.
TFS / Hälsningar
Ralf

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 348 W: 3 N: 374] (1113)
  • [2008-05-28 9:14]

Hi Ivan,
Very nice close up.Vivid colors,POV,details,exposure and composition are wonderful.Very well done!
Thanks for posting.

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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2165 W: 124 N: 2567] (8208)
  • [2008-05-28 10:23]

fraaie foto Ivan.
zeer fraai in beeld gebracht, erg goede compositie en uitstekende scherpte, zeer fraai werk. prettige avond.
groet Jaap

Hello Ivan
Très belle image de cette " fleur et ce beau papillon" les couleurs sont superbes et le focus excellent,
bravo et merci...JP

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1855 W: 2 N: 4966] (19088)
  • [2008-05-28 12:34]

Hi Ivan.You have such a sharp well focused with fine detail in this picture of the Brown Argus. This is a butterfly i have not seen before so thanks for posting. It has some nice orange markings which show up well. a nice top POV . well done TFS.
Nick..

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  • Amadeo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 171 W: 0 N: 520] (2308)
  • [2008-05-28 12:49]

hola Ivan, muy bonita la composición, muy bien iluminada, nitida y buenos detalles, con unos colores agradables. Un saludo

Hi Ivan, great capture of this little lovely butterfly in nice pose on a beautiful flower, great details and splendid sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

Hello Ivan,
a new generation of the Brown Argus coming in fresh colours, clear details, in very nicely composed spacy arrangement.
Very pleasant and enjoyable decoument. Thank you!
With best regards,
Peter

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-05-31 20:01]

Hello Ivan

A super capture of this argus.
The focus and sharpness are lovely.
Wonderful natural colour saturation.
well composed in the frame.
TFS

Rob

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