Essex Skipper

Critiques [Translate]

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• chiliu (6442)
• [2005-10-21 17:12]

What a superb macro, Gert!
Extremely sharp and clear, beautiful colour,
excellent composition, very clean background.
Really a masterpiece shot!
Thanks for sharing!

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• phlr (2804)
• [2005-10-21 17:15]

GREAT photo of this Hesperidae!
Perfect colors!
Perfect detials!
Perfect sharpness!
Very good BG that gives even more beauty to the butterfly!
5* photo!

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• scottevers7 (12259)
• [2005-10-21 17:22]

Hi Gert,
WOW! and double WOW! Perfect in every way...Two pts. does not come close to what this one deserves...
Scott

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• olger (744)
• [2005-10-21 18:03]

Realy nice shot Gert, real nice with the waterdrops! You have done a lot of trouble to get this shot! Tripod, converter and a lot of patience i guess..! Lovely macro! Well done!

TFS!

OLger

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• AnimalExplorer (8322)
• [2005-10-21 18:08]

Perfect in every way! Doesn't get any better than this. Paul :)

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• Merlin (896)
• [2005-10-21 18:33]
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Gert:
That's a beautiful shot - but it's a male Essex Skipper Thymelicus lineola, rather than a Large Skipper. They are similar, but the distribution of brown markings and the dark underside to the antennae are diagnostic of the species.
Regards, Nigel.

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• Janice (17490)
• [2005-10-21 19:40]

Great macro shot Gert, great sharpness, details and clarity, good POV too! He looks so good on the very wet piece of grass. Well done. Thanks for sharing.

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• coasties (27512)
• [2005-10-21 21:47]

Hi Gert

Sorry for the quick critique, but my time is limited today. Great work here. Nice POV. Good sharpness and detail. Great work. Thanks.

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• Luc (14713)
• [2005-10-21 21:55]

Personal assessment of the photo: very good.
Power of evocation in me: strong.
Very strong visual impact.
Aptness of the photo for the site: excellent.
Personal assessment of the note: complete.
Thank you mf Gert.

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• suleesia (1908)
• [2005-10-22 0:09]

wonderfully sharp, beautiful composition.

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• manyee (19730)
• [2005-10-22 2:16]

Stunning macro, Gert. The skipper is beautifully portrayed with razor sharp details and excellent light. I love the water drops on the leaves. Wonderful shot and TFS. : )

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• halki (467)
• [2005-10-22 2:33]

Hello Gert!
Wonderful macro.Vivid colors,POV,details and composition are perfect.Thanks for sharing.

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• dew77 (13069)
• [2005-10-22 3:44]

Hello Gert!
Very nice macro.Sharpness,colors,POV,crisp clear details,blurred BG and composition are wonderful.TFS...:-)

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• TAZ (10918)
• [2005-10-22 3:46]

What a superb Skipper that you have well captured ! The droplets are a nice bonus. Composition, colors, DOF, details and sharpness are excellent !
Congratulations Gert and thanks for sharing with us.

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• wishnugaruda (13860)
• [2005-10-22 3:47]
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Hi Gert, early in the morning I have to come back to see your lovely Skipper one more time. Yesterday evening i saw it and - uuupps - there were no more green smilies left - so now I can say: This is such a special shot, this insect is sitting in a perfect position and as a bonus these pretty waterdrops - I love waterdrops, they are looking like jewels.
Nothing could be better, thanks a lot, bye
Sabine - wishnguarda

uups, smilies not filled yet, I come back for the green one and to have a third look ;-)

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• fiyo (8370)
• [2005-10-22 6:42]

Excellent macro Gert !
Very good lighting, sharp and detailed image, very nice colours.
I like it ! Very well done

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• sAner (4742)
• [2005-10-22 7:00]

Hi Gert,

Unbelievably sharp details, superb colors and a stunning background. I just love the waterdroplets. What a shot! Well done & TFS!

Regards,
Pieter

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• Comandante (1403)
• [2005-10-22 8:25]

Hello Gert!
Perfect close up.Colors,sharpness,POV,details and composition are wonderful.Thanks for sharing.

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• marhowie (34593)
• [2005-10-22 9:14]

Excellent light, color & detail Gert. The dew drops left add greatly to the shot. Very well done & Thank You.

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• wallhalla15 (13787)
• [2005-10-22 14:58]

Hi Gert - excellent macro of a nice butterfly. Beautifull colors, excellent sharpness, great POV and we can see many details. Well done.

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• red45 (26865)
• [2005-10-22 17:15]

Smiley now, critique tomorrow :-)

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• chouette (3000)
• [2005-10-24 17:59]

Wonderful capture Gert! So sharp! I like the texture of the butterfly and the droplets on the grass. Colors are wonderful, great DOF and nice BG. TFS!

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• livios (16856)
• [2005-10-25 17:40]

Gert, such colors and droplets are really very fine. Besides, excellent sharpness, composition, lighting and pov. I like bg too.

Another perfect shot by you.

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• metcher (4115)
• [2005-12-02 5:58]

I know this skipper. Have a lot of photos made. I'm wondering how you can get so close with tripod to them. This is not so brave guy. Photo is well done. Composition is very good. Good DOF and sharpness.