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Argynnis paphia


Argynnis paphia
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Copyright: Alan Cassidy (accassidy) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 155 W: 117 N: 514] (1946)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-07-02
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D80, Sigma 180mm f/3.5 Macro EX DG HSM, Digital ISO 200, 72mm UV
Exposure: f/11, 1/200 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-07-02 12:15
Viewed: 277
Points: 10
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Silver-Washed Fritillary, Argynnis paphia

These large and powerful butterflies are on the wing in England from late June to early August, and this year have arrived right on time. In the very warm weather, though, they are extremely active and rest infrequently. Getting good shots is time-consuming and requires patience. Catching them in a net would be much easier than catching them in a camera.

The species overwinters as a larva and these feed on Dog Violets Viola canina. Here this adult is resting on a fern.

This picture was taken from perhaps 2 metres range, with some fill-in flash which has kept the exposure time to 1/200th. Still, it was necessary to use some noise-reduction software, especially on the darker parts of the BG. The picture has also been cropped and resized.
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Hello Alan,

Excellent capture of this wonderful butterfly.
Nice colours with fantastic details.
Lighting and composition are splendid.
Good note.

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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 590 W: 0 N: 497] (3004)
  • [2009-07-02 12:27]

Hi Alan !

Nice catch.
Well made and played.
Have a pleasant evening,
Adrian

I like tyhe POV and the natural colours. Interesting BG. Well done dear Alan.

Roberto

Hello Alan,
a splendid capture of the Silver-Washed Fritillary, very good sharpness, beautiful colours and light, POV and composition are excellent.
TFS
Best regards
Maurizio

Hi Alan,
A nice capture of this silver washed fritillary. Very good sharp details and a lovely composition. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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