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Large Skipper


Large Skipper
Photo Information
Copyright: Ivan Kruys (Argus) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3750 W: 187 N: 11171] (34499)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-06-25
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon EOS 350D, Canon EF 300 f4L + Canon 1.4 converter
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/320 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): The Skippers / Hesperiidae Europe [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-10-25 11:19
Viewed: 785
Points: 30
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Though the Large Skipper (Ochlodes sylvanus) is common in C. and S. Sweden and most of Europe it isn't often one sees several together. They appear to be territorial, the males behaving rather like the male Small Copper by vigorously chasing away any intruder. They patrol their territory settling on various places but when a female comes along he can detect her scent and begins to fly around her in a tight spiral and they both take a rapid flight that leads to mating.

This is a female that lacks the black sex band of scented scales on each male forewing that are released in flight to predispose the female to mating.

Large skipper larvae feed on coarse grasses, rolling the edges of the grass blade around them while they feed. As coarse grasses are more common around human habitation, Large Skippers are often found near towns and gardens.

I took this shot at a distance of about two meters with my camera hand-held.
wallhalla15, ralfsworld, RAP, phlr, fthsm, Christopher_PL, peter_stoeckl, yllen has marked this note useful
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Hi
Very nice photo of thise skipper in position typical to Hesperidae family. I like the composition. I think it was a cloudy day?
Best wishes
Krzysztof

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  • pvs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1168 W: 261 N: 3035] (13835)
  • [2006-10-25 11:40]

Hi Ivan,

A very nice shot of this skipper,very sharp and detailed,the orange colors of the skipper contrast very well against the green leaf,well done and TFS

Paul

Hi Ivan,

Very nice shot, not only the sharpness and the details but also the composition and POV are great.Nice cropping also.

Well done & TFS.

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  • fartash Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor [C: 1013 W: 54 N: 1431] (5161)
  • [2006-10-25 12:12]

Hello Ivan
Verynice shot of skipper,
Perfect focusing and composition,
excellent

Regards
Fartash

Hi Ivan!
You refer to the "black sex band" on the forewing in your note that diffrentiates the male from the female. Very subtle observation which I need to verify by looking at some more pictures of Skippers I have before posting them here :-).
Very sharp and clear image of a female Skipper from an impressive POV. The image has a 3D quality to it.
TFS and bye.
Ram

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2252 W: 10 N: 2594] (15453)
  • [2006-10-25 13:07]

Excelente nitidez y perfecto compo... brillante disparo, saludos

Hello Ivan,
this is a very nice summer shot with a beautiful butterfly. I like it. Great sharpness, details and POV. Very nice colours and contrast. This is a very good composition. Thank you for posting.
Gr.
Heinz

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  • batu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1056 W: 289 N: 3918] (13218)
  • [2006-10-25 13:56]

Hello Ivan,
beautiful picture of the skipper. Extra-sharp!
The skipper-characteristic antennae tips are nicely presented and in addition ... the rest of the butterfly. Superb point of view and composition. Nice natural colours.
Best wishes, Peter

Hej Ivan
Excellent shot well composed with nice details and colours. Top quality shot man :)
TFS
Ralf

P.S. Nu på fredag & lördag är jag i dina trakter och lite hjälp att hitta fåglar skulle varit jätte nice. Om du har tid och lust att träffas skulle varit ännu bättre...
Hälsningar
Ralf

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  • RAP Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2524 W: 345 N: 2373] (7405)
  • [2006-10-25 14:36]

Muy nítida macro Ivan con excelente color, DOF y fondo.
Me agradan los detalles de la polilla bien marcados, creando un contraste con la hoja muy bonito.
Buen control de la luz y atinado encuadre.
Gracias y saludos... Ricardo

Very sharp macro Ivan with excellent color, DOF and backdrop.
I like details of the moth very marked, creating a contrast with the leaf very beautiful.
Good control of the light and accurate framing.
Thank you and greetings... Ricardo

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  • fthsm Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 145 W: 47 N: 433] (2884)
  • [2006-10-25 18:22]

One of the most difficult models of butterfly family :)
Nice details and POV.
TFS Ivan.

Hi Ivan,

Superb sharp and detailed shot of skipper
exellent colours and great POV

TFS Thijs

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3059 W: 231 N: 6139] (20984)
  • [2006-10-26 2:54]

Excellent POV of this skipper, Ivan.
That left wing in particular is well shown.
Beautiful colors on those sharp details.
TFS. : )

Hi Ivan,

Great shot of this small Hesperiidae. Excellent visible details, perfect sharpness and composition - thanks

Chris

Hello Ivan,
excellent capture from a good distance.
Perfect resting pose, precise details, rich colours, well balanced composition.
Thank you! Best regards,
Peter

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  • yllen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 248 W: 0 N: 16] (623)
  • [2007-01-23 21:06]

Hola Ivan:
Gran tiro, con excelentes detalles, colorido, foco, y muy bien encuadrado. ¡Bravo!
Nelly

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