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Lycaena phlaeas


Lycaena phlaeas
Photo Information
Copyright: Linzi Halliwell (Goodwitch) (37)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-07-25
Categories: Insects
Camera: Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ18
Exposure: f/4.2, 1/640 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-07-26 3:42
Viewed: 320
Points: 10
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hi
This is a small copper butterfly feeding on a ragwort plant.

I was quite excited as this is the first one I have seen ever so was delighted to be able to get this shot.

It is usually seen in ones and twos, but in some years large numbers may be found at good sites. Males are territorial, often choosing a piece of bare ground or a stone on which to bask and await passing females. They behave aggressively towards any passing insects, returning to the same spot when the chase is over.

Though it remains a common and widespread species, the Small Copper declined throughout its range during the twentieth century.
(http://www.butterfly-conservation.org/Butterfly/32/Butterfly.html?ButterflyId=65)

Cropped, sharpened and adjusted levels - the bg is a bit grainy tho

Thanks
Linzi
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Hi Linzi
Well done on your first Small Copper. Good detail on such a small butterfly, but as you admit yourself it is a bit grainy - that may be down to over-sharpening. I'm fortunate in that I know of several sites local to me where I can almost guarantee finding this species in summer.
Kind Regards
Vinny

Hola Linzi,
Un conjunto llamativo sin duda, aunque con unos pequeños aspectos a mejorar como son el ruido electrónico y el encuadre, así como la luz.
Por otra parte el enfoque es preciso y la profundidad muy buena.
Un saludos desde España y gracias por tu amable comentario:


Josep Ignasi.

Hey Linzi!
A very beautiful shot, yes, I do see some noise in the darker areas, and I feel the light was a little harsh, which you've handled very well, indeed...
I love the POV you've chosen, it gives the composition a beautiful twist, something I can't pen or word..
I'm afraid, I cant do a workshop that illustrates how I'd rather remove the 'noise', but I can show you one of the recent workshops I did for similar reasons.

Thanks so much for your kind words...I do hope I'm not too late in saying, "Welcome aboard!!"

Cheers!
Goldy

Ciao Linzi, lovely composition with nice small copper and beautiful flowers, fine details and excellent sharpness, wonderful colors and great blurry BG, very well done, ciao Silvio

Good compo in excellent light. TFS dear Linzi.

Roberto

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