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Swallowtail


Swallowtail
Photo Information
Copyright: Matt Berry (rodosranger) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 85 W: 0 N: 329] (1801)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-06
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon EOS 30d, Tamron SP 90mm 1:2.8 Di - Macro 1/1
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-06-18 14:17
Viewed: 627
Points: 24
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Swallowtail (Papilio machaon) taken locally this month.

Species notes...

European/world range...

The race britannicus occurs only in Britain. The continental race gorganus is widespread in Europe, and across Asia to Japan as well as in North America. It has declined recently in some European countries.


Foodplants...

The native British race feeds solely on Milk-parsley (Peucedanum palustre). Occasional migrants of the continental race gorganus use a variety of umbellifers such as Wild Carrot (Daucus carota) and Wild Angelica (Angelica sylvestris).


Habitat...

The British race britannicus breeds only in open fens and marshes that support vigorous growths of Milk-parsley. The butterfly prefers areas of mixed fen usually dominated by sedge, or sometimes reed, which are cut periodically and contain tall, prominent foodplants. The occasional migrants of gorganus can be found in almost any habitat but are most frequently seen on grassland near the south coast of England.
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HI Matt,
this is a beautiful picture of a beautiful butterfly, one of my fav's.
Very fine sharpness and great DOF, the BF standout well from the nicely blurred BG.
They are not so often up here but this year they are here in big numbers.
Very good work.

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1236 W: 0 N: 2209] (9312)
  • [2007-06-18 14:30]

Hello Matt,
Very fine presentation of the Swallowtail, great sharpness and good composition. It seems that this butterfly became more present in the last years.
Thank's and best regards
Anne

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  • Aramok Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 927 W: 103 N: 1420] (4885)
  • [2007-06-18 15:09]

Wow what a stunning swallowtail and in the UK as well. I have not seen one in the wild at all despite having a very good selection of butterflies where I am at present.

The picture is stunning, the detail excellent and the DOF is spot on. It is so very sharp and clear as well.

TFS
Emma

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  • GLEM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 524 W: 87 N: 693] (5741)
  • [2007-06-18 15:20]

bonjour Matt,
superbe image, les couleurs du papillons sont parfaitement exposées sur le BG vert. Grande qualité.

gl

Well, that is about as sharp as anyone could hope for. You isolated the subject so well from the background. Great exposure and natural color.

TFS
Evelynn ; )

Good shot of this attractive butterfly
Well composed and excellent sharpness
Good DOF and good OOF background

Chris

Hola Matt.
Magnifica imagen, muy bella la mariposa.Un saludo.

bonjour matt
excellent,le papillon se detache a merveille du BG flou a souhait.
tres belles et bonnes couleurs et bonne netteté.
laurent

Matt,

Very nice picture. The diagonal composition, the exposure and the background are all excellent.

Regards,
Murali Santhanam

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  • marjan Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 483 W: 10 N: 362] (2631)
  • [2007-06-19 14:22]

hi Matt, wonderful shot, better than my.
Marjna

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3100 W: 234 N: 5929] (20006)
  • [2007-06-21 3:55]

A fantastic shot, Matt.
The focus is perfect, and the exposure and light are excellent.
Razor-sharp details in a fantastic POV and composition.
TFS. : )

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1792 W: 29 N: 5218] (17096)
  • [2007-07-01 5:45]

Hi Matt,
Outstanding shot of this beautiful Swallowtail. Rich colour tones and patterns on its wings with immaculate sharpness and fine focus. The OOF BG looks awesome and it highlights the subject very well. Excellent POV and composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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