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Common Blue


Common Blue
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Copyright: NICHOLAS GLEN (nglen) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2225 W: 10 N: 6271] (23562)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-08-23
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon 40D, Sigma EF 180mm F3.5L Macro USM
Exposure: f/11, 1/320 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-08-23 10:46
Viewed: 411
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 52
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I had just one hour after work today so i went up to the local fields. It was fairly windy as its very open . This is one of the few butterflies i saw . I believe it to be the Female Common Blue which has a brown upper wing compared to the blue of the male.

Common Blue ( Polyommatus icarus ) Wingspan 32mm

Common in grassy places and widespread in mainland Britain and part of Ireland. Flies April - September in successive broods. Male has blue upperwings, female being generally brown. Underside grey-brown with dark spots. larva feeds on trefoils.

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Hello Nick,
thank you for sharing this beautiful Common Blue with wonderful flower!
the subject is sharp with nice colour and details
have a wonderful sunday, my friend!
take care and regards
Tony

Hello Nick,
Excellent sharpness and colours. Of course, I like the subject too. I'll be putting it in my favourites. Thanks
Alan

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  • crs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 439 W: 0 N: 703] (2787)
  • [2008-08-23 11:24]

Hello Nicholas,

What a good photo you have taken! Image qualityis excelent starting with the rasor sharp details and till the excelent color rendering. I like very much the way wing's texture can be seen. There is a nice contrast between insect, flower beneath and background.

Thank you for sharing,
Cristian

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 588 W: 25 N: 1763] (6018)
  • [2008-08-23 11:30]

Hi Nicholas,
beautiful butterfly captured in great details and colors, fantastic work, I like the frame and nice natural colors
great work
Best regards,
Siggi

Hi Nick, this is sharp enough to shave with..the colours are really excellent, the definition is also first class. That background is perfect for this image, it sets off the yellow and browns on the butterfly very well. Nice work... regards h

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2885 W: 169 N: 8419] (26122)
  • [2008-08-23 11:44]

Hello Nick,
This is a fine closed-wing macro of a female Common Blue that is browner than most. Excellent sharpness against a fine oof natural green BG and well composed on the yellow flower.
Had rain all day: no chance to take any shots and it'll be rainy all tomorrow as well.
TFS and hope you have a good Sunday,
Ivan

Hi Nicholas,

Great close up.Beautiful colours with excellent composition.The sharpnes and detail are good.

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  • Amadeo Gold Star Critiquer [C: 211 W: 0 N: 755] (3323)
  • [2008-08-23 12:04]

Hola Nicholas, un excelente macro, buena nitidez y mejor exposición.
El fondo tiene tonos agradables y unas formas desenfocadas muy atractivas. Un saludo

Good Evening Nick
In all honesty theres little to say here...It is a stunning capture and you have really learnt the dynamics of the 180mm.
Top capture and Tfs
All the Best
Trev/Paul...Confusing eh!!

Hello Nicholas,
The focus is on the wing. Interesting note; this is definitely a female.
TFS
Annick

Ciao Nick, splendid macro with wonderful butterfly and beautiful flower, great details and excellent sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1996 W: 245 N: 6508] (23200)
  • [2008-08-23 13:45]

Good evening, Nick :-)
Great macro of this female Common Blue.
You show lots of detail in the wings and the image is very sharp.
Great DOF and focusing.
Superb composition.

Well done!

Joe

Hi Nicholas.
Great capture of this beautiful butterfly!
Excellent colors and composition.
Very good sharpness and texture.
Well done!
Regards,
José Roberto

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1989 W: 8 N: 5274] (17097)
  • [2008-08-23 16:15]

Hi Nick,

It sounds as if you can just decide to go out to shoot a butterfly and they are there. Not so here. A beautiful Common Blue and I love the pose on the flower. Colors, details, textures, lighting are all superb.

JAne

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1135 W: 6 N: 3148] (11634)
  • [2008-08-23 16:29]

Hi Nico,a fantastic shot,i know how are littles this butterflies ans how isn't easy to take so perfectly,your pic is of a best quality,details and colors impressive and very nice flower too,my best compliments,Luciano

It feels so nice to have one of your favourite photographers welcome you back home, Nick.Thank you!
I love the almost 3-D sharpness of this shot, you can almost feel the butterfly, the colours are on display beautifully!
Very well done, Sir!
Cheers!
Goldy

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  • Art_R Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 201 W: 16 N: 483] (1995)
  • [2008-08-23 21:03]

Hi Nick , wow what great detail in this one , with a good composition and great contrast as well , thanks for sharing it
regards
Art

hello nicholas,
excellent capture, the details are lovely and the colors are beautiful, well composed shot, the bg has some noise,
tfs & regards
pankaj

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3237 W: 154 N: 4942] (15909)
  • [2008-08-24 1:07]

Hi Nick.
Great shot of this little beauty. I like scene a lot. Charming pair (cute butterfly and so fine yellow flowers) create a wonderful composition. I am impressed with sharpness and details as well as colour reproduction of the insect image, impressive wide DOF and nice blurriness of the BG. I also like soft lighting. We usually have strong sunlight. My best wishes and warm greeting. Well done.
Alexei.

Bonjour,
Belle vue qui permet de voir les détails de l'ailes.
Bonne journée.
clnaef

Hello Nicholas!
Nice capture of Polyommatus icarus, species not rare in TN gallery but here presented in very nice way. I like colouration and composition of the photo. Note is rather short but includes all important details about the species :)
All the best from Poland,
Radomir

Hello Nicholas,

Very beautiful picture of this butterfly on a yellow daisy. Excellent composition, POV and focus. Splendid colours.
Cheers,
Mariki

Hi Nick, my dear friend,
An excellent macro of a beautiful butterfly with nice DOF and composition. Many thanks for sharing this.
Have a nice Sunday and greetings from TRNC,
Bayram

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2682 W: 173 N: 8296] (26141)
  • [2008-08-25 7:11]

Hello Nick,
Beautiful capture of the female Common Blue from a nice POV. The orange spots match the flower perfectly. Great sharpness and lovely colours in this fine composition.
TFS and regards, Ulla

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1817 W: 29 N: 5281] (17302)
  • [2008-08-25 19:49]

Hi Nicholas,
Wonderful shot of this colourful Common Blue with such amazing details on its wings. Great pose captured on the yellow flower and I like the OOF BG which illustrates the habitat well. Immaculate sharpness and beautiful lighting. Thanks for sharing this beauty.
Sumon

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2133 W: 6 N: 2152] (13785)
  • [2008-08-27 16:02]

Hola Nicholas
hermosa macro,con detalles y color magníficos,
excelente iluminación y pov.
saludos amigo.

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