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Speckled wood


Speckled wood
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Copyright: Paul van Slooten (pvs) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1168 W: 261 N: 3035] (13835)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-05-29
Categories: Insects
Camera: Sony Alfa dSLR A100, Minolta AF 200 mm / f:4 macro APO G, Digital RAW 100, Kenko Pro 300 1.4x Teleconvert
Exposure: f/20.0, 1/125 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes (Fill) Flash: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-05-31 3:38
Viewed: 539
Points: 20
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Another of the butterflies I met monday morning during my walk was the speckled wood,its a rather common (but beatifull butterfly),I posted this butterfly before,but this one was posing quite nice for me,hope you like it and tfw


Speckled Wood
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The Speckled Wood (Pararge aegeria) is a butterfly found in and on the borders of woodlands throughout much of Europe. In Northern and Eastern Europe where subspecies P. a. tircis occurs it is brown with pale yellow or cream spots and darker eyespots. In southwestern Europe the subspecies P. a. aegeria has a colour which is more orange in the background. The two forms gradually intergrade into each other. The speckled wood also occurs in North Africa and on the Atlantic island of Madeira. Molecular studies suggest that the African and Madeiran populations are closely related and distinct from European populations of both subspecies, suggesting that Madeira was colonized from Africa and that the African population has a long history of isolation from European populations. Females have brighter and more distinct markings than males. The wingspan of both males and females is 4 - 4.5 cm, although males tend to be slightly smaller than females. Males are highly territorial and will defend their territory against intruding males. The caterpillar is green with a short, forked tail and feeds on various species of grass including Yorkshire Fog. The chrysalis (pupa) is green or dark brown. The species is unique in its ability to overwinter in two totally separated developmental stages, as pupae or as half-grown larvae. This leads to a complicated pattern of several adult flights.
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Hi Paul,

Great crop and composition, and it is a beautiful butterfly. Well done and TFS.

Jan-Hendrik

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1351 W: 0 N: 5494] (16522)
  • [2007-05-31 3:53]

Hi Paul

Great framing and sharpness. Nice colours too.

James

Hi Paul,
Great macro shot, sharp, details, and neat BG.

BL

Looks like you had all the time in the world to compose this shot and then click it, Paul.
Apparently, the capture is of outstanding quality with sharp focus, precise details and natural colour rendition.
Well done and TFS.

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  • horia Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2169 W: 218 N: 4382] (14898)
  • [2007-05-31 12:09]

Hi Paul

A really beautiful macro shot from you!
The upper POV was definitely the way to go here and it gave you an excellent angle for the splendid pattern and colors of this butterfly's wings.
The details are great and the exposure is very well managed, too.

Bravo and TFS
Horia

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  • batu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1059 W: 290 N: 3942] (13328)
  • [2007-05-31 14:28]

Hello Paul,
you show here a rather dark specimen of Pararge aegeria with the bright wing markings largely reduced. This is obviously a specificity of northern specimens. A sharp and detail-rich picture with natural colours.
Best wishes, Peter

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3802 W: 190 N: 11310] (34871)
  • [2007-05-31 14:57]

Hello Paul,
Nice close-up of P. aegeria ssp tircis: the male is darker than the female. This shot of a male is sharp with good BG and lighting.
Once again you show us yor skills in using a tripod and flash.
TFS and best wishes, Ivan

Hi Paul,
Very good use of flash to bring out the details in this dark subject. Nice color & plenty of DOF :)
Howard

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2007-05-31 23:38]

Hello Paul

A beautiful butterfly.Common perhaps for you but for me an exotic butterfly that I appreciate you posting.The DOF and POV are excellent.The details are sharp and the colours are well saturated.Very nicely done.TFS

Rob

Ha Paul,

Dit kan zo in een vlienderboek
Perfecte Compo, Pose, POV, scherpte, DOF, kleur en details

TFS Thijs

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