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*Argus for Argus*


*Argus for Argus*
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Copyright: Bayram Gocmen (boreocypriensis) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5104 W: 178 N: 12503] (34135)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-07-23
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D-80, AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED, @ ISO 400, SIGMA 62MM EX DG MC UV Filter
Exposure: f/9.0, 1/500 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Bayram's Dedications-III, Turkish Butterflies [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-09-11 0:27
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[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Plebeius argus (Silver-studded blue) [in Turk. Gümüş Lekeli Esmergöz]

Another beauty from my Black Sea region trip! I would like to dedicate this posting to one of our beloved, heartfelt and also great photographer friends on TN, Mr. Argus aka Ivan Kruys who has reached 600th shot, a great milestone, for his valuable contributions to TN. Congratulations Dostum!

TFL and Have a nice WE!!
Cheers,

©Bayram GÖÇMEN, Ege University, Faculty of Science. All Rights Reserved.

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Males are deep blue with a dark border and white fringe, and can be distinguished from other blue butterflies by the presence of a spur on the front legs. Females are brown, but both sexes possess metallic silver spots on the hindwings. The caterpillar grows to 1.3 centimetres in length, and is green in colour with a dark stripe along the back, and white stripes along the sides.

The silver-studded blue is widespread in temperate areas of Europe and Asia. It is also found in Turkey except for the costal lines of Aegean Region and some of parts of SE Anatolia. Found in lowland heathland, chalk grasslands, and some sand dunes. In all three habitats, the species needs short vegetation and ants of the genus Lasius. A supply of the main larval foodplants is also essential. These include a wide range of plants, the more common being heather, bell heather, cross-leaved heath and gorses on heathland, as well as common bird's foot trefoil, common rock-rose and horseshoe vetch on calcareous sites.

The adult flight period occurs between July and August on heathland and between June and mid-July on calcareous grasslands. There is a single brood a year; eggs are laid singly near the ground where they overwinter. The following spring the larvae hatch, soon after hatching they are closely tended by ants of the genus Lasius which are attracted by sugar-rich secretions produced by the caterpillar, and provide protection against predators. Pupation usually occurs in or near to ant nests, and the pupa continues to be protected by ants.

References:
1. ARKive.
2. Baytaş, A. (2008). Türkiye’nin Kelebekleri Doğa Rehberi. NTV yayınları, Doğuş Grubu İletişim Yayıncılık ve Ticaret A.Ş., Istanbul, 222 s.
3. Tolman, T.(2008).Collins Butterfly Guide of Britain and Europe. HarperCollins Publishers Ltd., London,. 384 pp.
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Ciao amico Bayram, today we are neighbour, lovely little butterfly with wonderful colors, fine details and splendid sharpness, lovely blurry BG, very well done, ciao Silvio

Günaydın hocam, nefis bir çekim ve yerinde bir dedikasyon:)
Çok uyumlu....
Elinize sağlık.
Nazım

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  • joska Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 414 W: 0 N: 1030] (5550)
  • [2009-09-11 0:55]

Jó reggelt! Good Morning!
It is a very nice photo of this Butterfly, congratulations!

Dayi cok guzel kelebek. Arkasındaki parlak mavilikler harika.
Her zamanki gibi cok guzel cekmissin.
Eline saglik.
Merih

Bayram.. cok guzel bir kelebek gercekten... detaylar, renkler ve kompozisyon harika olmus...
Eline saglik... selamlar...
Leyla.

Günaydın Bayram hocam, mücevher gibi kelebek. Çok güzel çekmişsiniz. Renkler harika... elinize sağlık.
Saygılarımla...
Özgür

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  • cloud Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 297 W: 71 N: 758] (4689)
  • [2009-09-11 1:37]

Hello Bayram,
There in my country finish summer and less and less butterflies I meet. Yours is very colourful, nice composition only sharpness isn't over very good.
Regards, Pawel

Renkler ve detaylarıyla harika bir makro çalışma olmuş hocam.
Ivan kesinlikle hak ediyor. Elinize sağlık.
Deniz

Bayram merhaba,
Nerde görsem p. icarus diye tanımlayacaktım ben bu kelebeği.Hâlâ da anlamış değilim bu Argus isimli bu kelebeğin farkını.Güzel açı,iyi çekim ve Ivan için güzel bir armağan.
Eline sağlık.
Bi slavên germ.

Dûrzan

Günaydın hocam. Bu minnacık kelebek peşinden az koşturmadınız.
Amasra'nın dili olsa da konuşsa:) 1 tişörte mal oldu bu kelebek karesi:) Elinize sağlık.
Bahadır

Excellent capture MF Bayram, sharp, nice colors and light, great POV and DOF, well blured BG,
TFS and best ragards,
Nikos.

Bayram,
Great capture, lovely colors, very sharpness details.
Horia

Selam Bayram,

A great dedication to Argus! In addition to the high quality macro, the title is another wonderful part of your picture.
Well done, my friend!

regards,
Paras

Good title and perfect dedication to our Swedish friend!
As I see you changed specialization - no more reptiles and amphibians but insects! :> hehehe! Loveley presentation with - as always - informative note.
By the way, because you cited book by Baytas, I have a question: how many species of butterflies are known from Turkey?
Hope to hear from you soon.
Greetings,
Radek

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1066 W: 0 N: 162] (870)
  • [2009-09-11 4:06]

Bayram hocam nefis kelebek makrolarınıza bir ilave daha...
Renkler ve detaylar, kompozisyon harika.
Ivan için de güzel bir hediye olmuş.
Elinize ve emeğinize sağlık.
Mehmet

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3825 W: 190 N: 11396] (35111)
  • [2009-09-11 4:07]

Cok tesekkür ederim dostum!
Thanks a lot Bayram! Nice close up of a male P. argus showing its fresh colours and many eye spots with excellent sharpness and colours against a pleasing neutral natural Bg.
Nice surprise!
Cheers,
Ivan

hello Bayram

an excellent photo and a funny title *Argus for Argus*,
fine POV at the level of the butterfly, also the framing
with leaving very good space in front of the butterfly,
fine focus excellent sharpness and details, very beautiful
smooth luminosity and colour tones, TFS

Asbed

Ciao Bayram. Magnificent light to exalt natural colours and perfect contrast. Nice tribute to Argus. TFS.

Roberto

Merhaba Bayram,

A beautiful capture of this small butterfly with lovely delicate colors, sharpness & fine details. Nicely done with great POV, pose & BG.

A very nice dedication "Argus for Argus" to our well deserving & tireless friend...Ivan!

Many thanks & best regards

Umar

Kanki çok güzel bir kelebekmiş. Eline sağlık.
Gökhan

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2405 W: 94 N: 5564] (17694)
  • [2009-09-11 7:08]

Hello Bayram,
Great title to Ivan. He deserves it.
Splendid photo in very beautiful colours and good sharpness, excellent composition, POV, DOF and OOF BG. On tip of the wing not totally sharp. But a great gift.
Have a great weekend,
Peter

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2921 W: 34 N: 8658] (32266)
  • [2009-09-11 9:17]

Hi Bayram. A nice dedication for are good friend Ivan. This is a fine side view of this blue butterfly. we can see all of the wing markings with fine detail and bright colours. Well done TFS.
Nick..

Have a good weekend.

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  • Marx44 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 174 W: 95 N: 604] (2146)
  • [2009-09-11 10:06]

Hello Bayram,
Very nice macro-shot, great composition and colors that harmonize perfectly.
Beautiful lighting and good sharpness too.
TFS,
Marx.

Hi little bro,

Good pov and blurred bg.Maynbe a little more dof are better.
fine colours.

Gert

Merhaba Bayram hocam,

Tekrar tekrar bakıyorum, ancak seyrine doyum olmuyor. Bu güzel makrolarınız, kelebekler dünyasının güzelliklerini bütün ince detayları ile beraber gözler önüne seriyor. Çok başarılı bir çalışma. Elinize ve emeğinize sağlık üstadım.

Saygı ve sevgilerimle

Mehmet.

Hi Bayram,

A super composition for a butterfly shoted in a flawless way. Excellent pose, beautiful colors (unbelievable) and unsurpassable details. Excellent note, very useful. Bayram As you do to place website links in your notes?

TFS & Happy WE!

Jesús

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2009-09-11 15:06]

Hi Bayram,the beautifuls colors of your pics make a difference,never seen a blue so....blue! Great sharpness and nice composition too...and whit these littles butterflies i know how isn't easy..ehehe...My best compliments,have a nice weekend,Luciano.

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2009-09-11 16:19]

Hi LBB,

A fine dedication to Ivan on his milestone. What could be more perfect than an Argus for our dear Argus. A beautiful butterfly with lovely colors, textures and details. The pose is marvelous.

Jane

Bayram good morning
exceptional composition very beautiful background, colours and details,wonderful photo,very beautiful dedication
TFS MF
Nasos

Hello Bayram
A blaimless photo,nice specimen with great details and colours
Well done,have a nice W-E
Albert

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  • elif Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 169 W: 0 N: 98] (458)
  • [2009-09-12 10:34]

Merhaba Bayram Hocam,
Kaç gündür fotoğraflarınızı izliyorum ama yorum yazamadım.Renkler ve detaylar, kompozisyon harika..
Elinize, emeğinize sağlık.
Saygılarımla..
Elif

Merhaba Bayram
great dedication for Ivan,
you have taken this Argus with very sharp details, spuerb pose, POV from his profil and BG
the colors and the lighting are wonderful
Have a great sunday

Merhaba Hocam,
Harika bir kompozisyon. Bu arada isimlere göre ithaf etmede üstünüze yok :)
Saygılarımla, Naşit

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