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Hairstreak


Hairstreak
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Copyright: Terry Longley (wideload) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 209 W: 5 N: 1018] (3779)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-05
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon EOS 10D, Canon EF 28-135 IS + ext tube, ISO 200
Exposure: f/11, 1/200 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-06-04 14:59
Viewed: 832
Points: 36
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Green Hairstreak (Callophrys rubi)

This widespread butterfly occurs throughout Europe and its range extends into Siberia . In the British Isles it occurs almost everywhere with the exception of the Orkneys and Shetlands. It is common in hedgerows, woodland margins and boggy heathland. The caterpillar is bright green with a darker line along the back and yellow oblique stripes on the sides. It feeds on a wide range of different plants including furze (Ulex), bramble (Rubus) and buckthorn (Rhamnus), eating the developing fruits. The full grown caterpillar pupates at the base of the plant under a loose web and the butterfly emerges some eight months later in the following spring.
Butterflies are on the wing from March to July, according to locality, but do not usually appear in the British Isles before late April. They fly rapidly for short distances and are very difficult to detect when at rest with the wings closed.
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Hi Terry, it is a beautiful butterfly, and the capture is very clear with great light. A pity the edge of the wings a bit soft, but stil a good shot. Thanks for sharing.

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  • Ina Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 118 W: 6 N: 101] (767)
  • [2005-06-04 16:18]

Fantastic colors, composition, pose and details in this picture... TFS...Ina...

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3119 W: 236 N: 5956] (20110)
  • [2005-06-04 16:37]

Very very lovely, Terry. Gorgeous butterfly, captured with great sharpness, light, and composition. Beautiful background as well. Congratulations. : )

Very nice shot Terry, the contrasting greens in this image are very nice. Good POV and details. Very good work.

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  • Kris Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 193 W: 0 N: 129] (1810)
  • [2005-06-04 17:22]

Great macro, excellent colours and very good details.
I like it very much.
Very well done!

Beautiful critter, I wish they were widespread around here, too, but alas they don't seem to be.
Great capture with good sharpness, colours, POV and DOF. The subject stands out nicely from the oof bg.

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  • AndyB Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1586 W: 32 N: 1350] (3980)
  • [2005-06-04 19:10]

Excellent capture Terry,
I think this is the first one on TN too.
Very good composition,nice and sharp.
Well done.

TFS

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  • Fisher Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1540 W: 309 N: 2234] (8915)
  • [2005-06-04 20:33]

Excelent capture and well done on the composition and details.

Mike

Great macro, Terry.
You capture this little beauty very well.
Great sharpness with good details, well composed and very nice colours.
Excellent work.

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  • naki Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 421 W: 27 N: 773] (2694)
  • [2005-06-05 2:32]

Hi Terry, magnificent green and red frame on the wing and lovely hormony with the dark green BG. Detailed shot in nice composition.
Well done.

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  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1675 W: 5 N: 2141] (11960)
  • [2005-06-05 5:36]

Superbe présentation très originale. Tout est parfaits. La pose du papion dans cette feuille, les couleurs, la netteté, le Bg et l'éclairage.

Félicitations !

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  • optic Gold Star Critiquer [C: 322 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2005-06-05 6:23]

Hi Terry!
very nice butterfly, the colours & background are great, razorsharp details very well composed.

Regards,
Christian

Hello Terry, This has great light, excellent use of flash. Very well composed shot..Very sharp and detailed and this BG works very well also. I think what impresses me the most is the subtle iridescence of the wings that your flash has brought to life so well. Very well done.

Nice shot Terry,
Well captured, good detail and colours. Great exposure
Thanks for posting

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  • sAner Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1648 W: 79 N: 1438] (4742)
  • [2005-06-05 17:36]

Hello Terry,

Razorsharp details, superb colors and brilliant composition. I like the oof BG and the exposure is spot on. Very well done & TFS!

Regards,
Pieter

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  • TAZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2385 W: 50 N: 3170] (10926)
  • [2005-06-06 3:36]

Beau papillon bien mis en valeur dans cette composition photographique. Jolies couleurs, bon point de vue et bonne netteté.
Beautiful, interesting & well done ! TFS.

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  • phlr Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1276 W: 133 N: 874] (2804)
  • [2005-06-11 11:25]

Such a great picture!
Perfect details!
I never saw it in Portugal.

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  • cedryk Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 969 W: 57 N: 1662] (5072)
  • [2005-11-12 20:27]

Great POV, Terry in this portrait. Also well controlled DOF and pleasant colours. I like the shades of green very much. TFS! Michal

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