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Argynnis paphia on Eupatorium cannabinum


Argynnis paphia on Eupatorium cannabinum
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Copyright: Ahmet Karatash (rousettus) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1833 W: 82 N: 4023] (12841)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-08-10
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon 40D, Canon 100-400L 4.5-5.6 IS USM
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/250 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): LEPIDOPTERA of Turkiye and Cyprus, Turkish Plants - Flora of Turkiye [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-12-20 16:26
Viewed: 583
Points: 40
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The genus Argynnis (LEPIDOPTERA: NYMPHALIDAE) is represented by five species in Turkiye:
*** Argynnis (Fabriciana) adippe - Büyük İnci [TR], High Brown Fritillary [EN],
*** Argynnis (Fabriciana) niobe - Niyobe [TR], Niobe Fritillary [EN],
*** Argynnis (Speyeria) aglaja - Güzel İnci [TR], Dark Green Fritillary [EN],
*** Argynnis (Pandoriana) pandora - Bahadır [TR], Cardinal Great Fritillary [EN] [also on Workshop],
*** Argynnis (Argynnis) paphia - Cengaver [TR], Silver-washed Fritillary [EN].

Of these, last one, A. paphia is seen of this post. I captured it in my village in Giresun, in last August.
This species is found in all parts of our country, with exception of Central open areas and it vertically ranges from sea level to 1500 m a.s.l.
Its flying period is June to August. Its females spawn on trees near Viola flowers, which larvae feed on Viola palustris and V. riviniana. Larvae hibernate. Wingspan of adults arrive to 6-7 cm.

The male on this shot was feeding on pinky flowers of Eupatorium cannabinum - Hemp Agrimony from the family ASTERACEAE.
Many thanks to Ulla (uleko) and Ivan Kruys (argus) for identification of the plant.

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REFERENCE:
- Koçak, Ö., 2008, Türkiye'nin Kelebekleri [Butterflies of Turkiye] (visiting date 20.XII.2008).
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Hello Ahmet,
Excellent capture, amazing vivid colors, lovely light, good sharpnesss and depth of feild, beautiful oof background, very nice composition and pov.
well done
Angela

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2008-12-20 20:22]

Hi Ahmet,

After seeing so many cold and snowy pictures this reminder of summer is a delight. This beautiful butterfly is in a wonderful open winged position on the pretty flowers. The markings are exquisite. Deep rich colors and sharp details. A perfect background and composition.

Jane

Hello Ahmet

A very beautiful composition of this fritillary on a lovely wild flower.
The colours are well saturated.
Good POV and DOF.
Nicely done.
TFS

Wolf

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  • efsus Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 436 W: 10 N: 738] (3210)
  • [2008-12-20 22:14]

Merhaba Dostum,
Sabah sabah bu manzara gerçekten çok iyi geldi. Ne güzel bir kompozisyon ve renkler. Ellerine sağlık. Görüşmek üzere. Hoşçakal.

Hüseyin

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1380 W: 56 N: 4759] (16364)
  • [2008-12-20 23:08]

Hello Ahmet,
Wonderful butterfly close up.Exposure is spot on.I liked POV,vivid colors,lighting,framing and composition a lot.
Best regards Siggi

Günaydın Ahmet Bey,yeşil artalan ile nefis bir fotoğraf.Netlik ve kompozisyon çook güzel olmuş.Yeşil doğada olmanın tadını umarım sürekli çıkarabilirler,ellerinize sağlık,selamlar:)

Selam Ahmet hocam,
cengaveri güzel ortamında yakalamışsın.
netlik,detaylar ve art alan nefis olmuş..
verdiğin bilgiler de çok doyurucu..
emeğine sağlık.

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3824 W: 190 N: 11393] (35107)
  • [2008-12-21 2:21]

Merhaba Ahmet dostum,
A fine capture of a male A. paphia feeding on the flowers of Eupatorium cannabinum, a very useful source of nectar for insects in the late summer.
Excellent sharpness and fine composition against a contrasting OOF natural BG. A great reminder of summer!
Teskkürler ve eline saglik,
Selamlar,
Ivan

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2999 W: 162 N: 984] (2877)
  • [2008-12-21 2:32]

Hello Ahmet,
A lovely composition showing the Silverwashed Fritillary on the pink Hemp Agrimony. Wonderful colours and fine details that stand out against the soft green background.
Many thanks and kind regards, Ulla

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1151 W: 32 N: 1192] (3654)
  • [2008-12-21 8:36]

Merhaba Ahmet Bey,
Harika bir kelebek fotografı.Renkler,detaylar,kadraj ve komposizyon mükemmel olmuş.Selamlar,ellerinize sağlık!

Hi Ahmet!
gorgeous capture of this species Fritillary new for me...good composition with the green BG framed

best sERGIO

Merhaba again Ahmet, lovely composition with splendid Arginnis and berautiful flower, wonderful colors, fine details and excellent sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

Merhaba Dr.Ahmet,
Selamlah!!
First of all, send my sincere regards to the two lovely children of yours in your profile photo, now I see them with you!
now back to image of this beautiful High Brown Fritillary! I especially love the bg olive green colour that makes the subject and flowers so outstanding in that soft and gentle lighting!
the pattern and texture on the bfly really nice as well
well done
greeting
wishing you well in every aspect of your life!
my hug, Tony

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  • cako Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 545 W: 0 N: 735] (3213)
  • [2008-12-21 13:55]

Merhaba Ahmet bey nefis bir kompozisyon olmuş renkler çok güzel ellerinize sağlık.

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2001 W: 226 N: 6845] (24727)
  • [2008-12-21 15:40]

Hi Ahmet,
a great shot of this Silver-washed Fritillary.
Great composition.
Lovely colours.
Superb light.

Well done,
Joe

Hallo Ahmet
A splendid capture of a most beautiful butterfly, with good detail and great colours. The texture and patterns are displayed well and is clearly seen. This specific butterfly reminds me of autumn. Good sharpness, good focus and greatly framed, making this an excellent close-up shot. Thank you very much for sharing. Enjoy your day.
Kind regards
Anna

Merhaba Ahmet,
bellissima immagine per una bellissima farfalla, catturata con ottima definizione, splendida posa su questo fiore, peccato per la piccola rottura dell'ala, molto belli i colori e ottimo contrasto con OOF BG.
TFS.
Maurizio

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  • izler Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 1399 W: 3 N: 30] (506)
  • [2008-12-22 8:20]

merhaba hocam
bu güzel kelebek ve çiçeğe 100-400mm ile başarılı bir yakın çekim yapmışsın
kompozisyon, fon ve alan derinliğini iyi yakalamışsın
eline sağlık
selamlar
izler

Hi ahmet,

what a nice close up shot and vey good composition of this flower and butterfly.
Beautiful colours.

Gert

Hi Ahmet,
First of all, I must put in a word of praise for your portfolio picture. You look grand with your lovely kids in your arms.
Your picture of this Silver-washed Frittilary
is stunningly beautiful and artistically composed.
The plain green BG works wonders in highlighting the butterfly and those lovely flowers it is sitting on.
Thanks for sharing this beauty and best regards.
Ram

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