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Celastrina argiolus


Celastrina argiolus
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Copyright: Anne Gattlen (anel) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1723 W: 0 N: 3919] (15742)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-07-08
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon EOS 30 D
Exposure: f/7.1, 1/2000 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Butterflies of Switzerland [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-09-03 5:17
Viewed: 385
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 56
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
CELASTRINA ARGIOLUS (Linnaeus, 1758)

Holly Blue
Faulbaum-Bläuling
Azuré des nerpruns

Family: Lycaenidae
Genus: Celastrina
Size: 13-17mm
Habitat: areas with leaf-trees
Distribution: Europe and N'Africa
Flighttime: April-September, 2 generations
Foodplant for caterpillars: many,e.g. Rubus, Rhamnus, Fragula, Prunus, Malus..

Of this inconspicuous butterfly (At least when the wings are closed) it is quite diffictult to make a good picture. I saw this one on a very bright day posed on this Eryngium alpinum in our Botanical garden among wasps and bees.
Even if this is a very well known butterfly for me it's the first time I show it.

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Ciao Anna. This is a perfect macro. Indeed. I never seen this stunning details and focus on this little white butterfly. In my opioniom: a masterpiece.

Roberto

Love all the white, great job on the exposure Anne.
Fine detail & well composed, nice POV too :)
Well done!

Hi Anne, what a superb macro photography!! it's impressive, amazing one even the subject is white and also white backround. I have to add this first class macro to my favourites.
Kind regards, Deniz..

Slav Anne,
This is very good macro from of this lovely butterfly with great POV, sharpness,colors and BG.TFS.
Dûrzan

Hi,
Beautiful white butterfly, Holly Blue, very fine capture. Good details and contrast. tfs.
nagraj.v

Anne,
Wonderful colored capture.
Great details, lovely light.
Regards, Horia

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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 604 W: 0 N: 529] (3120)
  • [2009-09-03 6:58]

Hallo Anne,
Fabulos ! Es sieht so aus, als wir über Kamouflaje sprechen können. Man soll sehr gut anschauen, bis man feststellen kann worum es geht.
Einen schönen Tag unde alles Gute aus S,
Adrian

Hi Anne
beautiful macro of this butterfly
i like this rhapsody in white
excellent sharpness and exposure
the details are really impressive
well done
Have a grate day!
Oana

Hello Anne, a masterpiece job! with perfect focus, details and composition.
TFS and regards,
Bahadır

Snowhite of butterflies. It must have been utterly difficult to spot in the white background it has camouflaged itself. Your DOF is spot on and also the composition. A pleasant picture Anne - thanks for sharing
Mukesh

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2009-09-03 8:34]

Salut Anne.Mes compliments pour etre allee' si pret de la petite Celastrina..c'est surement pas facile,je la connais bien..eheh...une nettete' fantastique et la meilleure prise de vue.Je suis content d'apprendre que tu connais mon ami Branduardi,il est ne' a Cuggiono et il a habite' longtemp pres de moi.Bonne soiree' et merci,LUCIANO

Witaj Anne,
Super sharp and detailed,
delicate colours, very good composition and POV
Thank you for sharing this picture and best wishes
Alina

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2909 W: 34 N: 8636] (32186)
  • [2009-09-03 9:09]

Hi Anne. Beautiful The Holly Blue on the white flower head. Your side view lets us see all of the detail with sharp focusing and fine detail. well done TFS.
Nick..

Hello Anne!
At first view I believed that this picture is black and white! But this is a colourful image! Great balance of tunes and very nice composition :> Absolutely great image!
TFS and best regards,
Radomir

Hello Anne,

An outstanding macro capture with such beautiful natural coloration, sharpness & extra fine details. Great pose, BG & POV.

Excellently done with lots of skills & care. TFS.

Regads

Umar

Ciao Anne,
immagine straordinariamente bella di Celastrina argiolus ripresa in un contesto inusuale in sintonia con le tonalità dei colori delicati di questa bella farfalla, non solo i colori, ma anche la definizione e i dettagli sono eccellenti, perfetta anche sotto l'aspetto compositivo, secondo me un leggero eccesso di "sharp", ma forse inevitabile con questa grande luminosità.
Grazie e complimenti.
Buona serata.
Con amicizia
Maurizio

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  • john1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 65 W: 0 N: 85] (356)
  • [2009-09-03 10:46]

Hello Anne,

Great macro, excellent details and sharpness.
Very nice butterfly and wonderfull white colors.
Best regards.
John

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2392 W: 94 N: 5536] (17620)
  • [2009-09-03 10:55]

Hello Anne,
A masterpiece in almost black and white. What a beauty! Great sharp details and splendid colours with white on white. Lovely composition and a very good POV and DOF.
Regards,
Peter

ciao Anne!
una presentazione eccellente..direi uno stupendo bianco-nero dove sei stata brava
nel trattamento del cromatismo e della luce
ottimi i dettagli di questa piccola licenide e la definizione
complimenti e buona serata sERGIO

Bonsoir Anne,
Superbe composition avec des couleurs douces et harmonieuses. Les détails sont parfaitement capturés, y compris les délicats reflets bleutés de l'Azuré. Une photo très artistique. Amicalement,
Catherine

Hi Anne,

This is a beautifully butterfly "white", good job! It's incredible how did it generate contrast beautifully against the clear background too!

TFS!

Jesús

Ciao Anna, elegant little butterfly, very difficult white on white, great exposure, splendid sharpness and fine details, very well done, ciao Silvio

Liebe Anne,
die silberweissen Blätter des Eryngium sind in der Tat ein raffiniert gewählter Hintergrund, um die silberweiss gefärbte zarte Celastrina zu präsentieren. Das Ungewöhnliche gewagt - und prompt gewonnen!
Mit Dank und herzlichen Grüßen,
Peter

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3819 W: 190 N: 11368] (35041)
  • [2009-09-05 7:46]

Bonjour Anne,
It is strange how C. argiolus can look almost white in a certain light, as here in this fine sharp capture. Indeed in flight this light colour is a good way to ID it.
You took this female with excellent technical quality and colours to be nicely composed on the Eryngium flowers. A fine first of this species for you: congatulations!

Thanks and have good weekend,
Best wishes,
Ivan

hello Anna
great composition
nice flower ,and good details
beautiful colours ,with good sharpness
great shot
greeting lou

Bonjour Anne,
Je ne suis pas un spécialiste des papillons et n'ai jamais eu beaucoup de succès avec ces bestioles, qui sont très farouches içi a La Réunion ! D'autre part il n' y pas une grande variété sur l'ile,on ne peut pas tout avoir !
Grace a tes splendides photos j'en apprends un peu plus a chaque présentation
Merci pour le partage
Cordialement
Albert

Impresionante fotografía Anne. No la había visto antes y viendo por encima tu galería la descubrí.
Un trabajo fuera de serie con la luz y el color que da a la toma una gran elegancia. Mucha originalidad y también eficacia en la composición.
Enhorabuena: Josep Ignasi.

Bonjour Anne,
De retour après quelques mois (tant de travail!), je suis ravi de retrouver tes galeries. Cette image m'a attiré l'oeil par la qualité de la composition, mais aussi bien sur par le splendide Eryngium alpinum qui sert de cadre.
Amitiés,
Hervé

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