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Meleager’s Blue for *Horia*


Meleager’s Blue for *Horia*
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Copyright: Bayram Gocmen (boreocypriensis) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5109 W: 178 N: 12535] (34229)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-07-30
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/8, 1/640 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Bayram's Dedications-III, Turkish Butterflies [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-09-14 0:36
Viewed: 381
Favorites: 2 [view]
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Polyommatus daphnis (=Meleageria daphnis) (Meleager’s Blue) [in Turk. Çokgözlü Dafnis]

Today a butterfly which I observed firstly in both Safranbolu (Karabük province) and Kelkit (Tütenli Köyü, Gümüşhane province) during my Black Sea trip and I would like to dedicate this posting to my another heartfelt friend on TN and also TL, Horia Scubli (horias) from Romania, who is also a butterfly admirer, for his kind interest my shots and his heartfelt friendship.

TFL and Cheers,

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

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Meleager’s Blue (MB) is a medium-sized butterfly with a wingspan of 36-38 (mostly 15-20, at least in Turkey) mm.

The scalloped hindwings are very distinctive feature in this species. The male upperside is bright powder blue, the females is bordered with dark brown and tends to be more heavily marked on the underside. Both sexes are large.

It is found in S. Europe, Turkey, Middle East (Syria, Lebanon), Iran, Caucasus and South Urals. The adult butterflies begin to emerge in June and are on the wing until the end of Sepmtember in one generation (i.e. univoltine). However, in Turkey there are two flight period: it flies in the months of June and July in Western parts, whereas in Eastern parts are on the wing in Jully and September.

The larval host-plants is Coronilla (Fabaceae) species. Eggs laid on leaves upon which larva feed. In hot, dry situations, plants heavily shaded by rocks or bushes are usually prefered for oviposition. Hibernates as an egg or small larva: attended by some ant species (such as Lasius, Formica and Tapinoma species). MB observed in grassy or bushy places, usually on limestone/base-rich substrates from 200 m to 1700 m.

References:
1. Baytaş, A. (2008). Türkiye’nin Kelebekleri Doğa Rehberi. NTV yayınları, Doğuş Grubu İletişim Yayıncılık ve Ticaret A.Ş., Istanbul, 222 s.
2. Tolman, T.(2008).Collins Butterfly Guide of Britain and Europe. HarperCollins Publishers Ltd., London,. 384 pp.
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  • Great 
  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1385 W: 56 N: 4777] (16434)
  • [2009-09-14 0:39]

Hello MF Bayram.
What a beautifull macro i love it, colours & light are great, details & dof just fantastic !
Have a nice day.
Best regards Siggi

a really cute and delicate butterfly ;)
so delicate but with a great sharpnewss
a good shot!
greetings
Matteo

Merhaba Bayram hocam,

Güzellik, zarafet gibi soyut kavramların bu denli somutlaştırıldığı görüntüleri yakalamak zor gerçekten. Harika bir iş çıkarmışsınız üstadım. Elinize, emeğinize, görüşünüze sağlık

Selam ve saygılarımla
Mehmet

  • Great 
  • joska Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 417 W: 0 N: 1039] (5576)
  • [2009-09-14 1:04]

Hello Bayram,
Very fine macro of this Butterfly!

Hergün yeni bir kelebek türü, bu da muhteşem olmuş Bayram hocam.
Işıkla fotoğraf sanatının birleştiği bir çekim olmuş.
Elinize sağlık.
Nazım

Bayram hocam kelebekte sade bir güzellik var ama çekim de çok estetik durmuş.
Elinize sağlık.
Saygılarımla,
Özgür

Bayram hocam sade ve muhteşem bir makro çalışma.
Işık harika duruyor. Kanat üstündeki kıllar güneşte parlamışlar.
Elinize sağlık.
Deniz

Hello MF Bayram,
a wonderful picture of the Meleager’s Blue, very good sharpness and superb lighting, marvellous delicate colours, excellent POV and composition with a very lovely pose.
TFS
Best regards
Maurizio

Bayram merhaba,
Güzel ve kaliteli bir çekim olmuş.Ellerine sağlık.

Dayi harika...cok guzel yakin cekim ve sade bir guzel..
Eline saglik, selamlar.
Merih

Hello MF Bayram.
Beautifull capture, vivid colors, great light especially on the BG, sharp details and excellent BG,
TFS, best regards,
Nikos.

hello Bayram
continuity of exceptional collection, an other very good composition with fascinating colours, a full beauty photo
TFS thanks for sharing MF
Nasos

Bayram bey selamlar,
Çokgözlü dafnis çok şık bir kadrajda...
Renk ve detaylar makro değerlerde.
Emeğinize sağlık,
Seyfi

Namastay Bayram,

Oh yes, you and Horia had a great coincidence :) It seems that it is a kind of dedication-fixing :) LOL
Great macro capture of the blue beauty with wonderful sharpness and taken from a nice POV. The shallow DOF works very well here. The colors are very natural and the blurry BG is superb. Well done!

thanks and regards,
Paras

Bayram..her zamanki gibi cok guzel cekmissin..
arkadasin da begenecektir eminim..
eline saglik..
Leyla.

Ciao Bayram. Fantastic soft blue tone in stunning details and excellent light. Great compo.

Roberto

Hi,
Fine composition for this beautiful butterfly but I felt the image very pale and did a WS, hope you don't mind. tfs.
nagraj.v

Merhaba Bayram,

An excellent capture with lovely delicate colors, sharpness & details. Great POV, pose & BG.

Very nice dedication to a deserving Horia!

TFS & Regards

Umar

hello Bayram
great sharpness composition with very good details
neautiful colours
greeting lou

Ciao Bayram, superb macro with elegant litle butterfly on a beautiful flower, wonderful light, lovely blurry BG, fine details and splendid sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

Bayram,
First of all, I want to thanks for your beautiful gift!!!
Great capture indeed.
Second, I make a dedication for you too, but without knowing about your dedication.
Is a coincidence that I'm very happy.
Thanks again!
Horia

  • Great 
  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3002 W: 162 N: 991] (2901)
  • [2009-09-14 7:41]

Hello Bayram,
A great view of this wonderful blue butterfly captured in a nice pose and in perfect lighting. A very nice soft background too!
TFS and best wishes, Ulla

  • Great 
  • zetu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 657 W: 15 N: 1636] (6365)
  • [2009-09-14 7:45]

Hello Bayram
Another beautiful capture with sharp details and natural colors
Well done
Regards
Razvan

Bayram
Great blue capture, sharpness is wonderful, POV great.
Mariana

  • Great 
  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2924 W: 34 N: 8671] (32310)
  • [2009-09-14 9:25]

Hi Bayram. A beautiful blue Butterfly and a nice dedication to are good friend Horia, You have used the light so well to give a shine to the edge. All with good detail. well done TFs.
Nick..

Hi little bro Bayram,

it's dedication day from both of you.
Nice dedication, good pov and details.
Fine soft tones.

Gert

  • Great 
  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2411 W: 94 N: 5569] (17712)
  • [2009-09-14 11:24]

Hello Bayram,
Beautiful photo in very good sharpness and details. Nice exposure with natural colours. Good pose, OOF BG and composition.
Regards,
Peter

Kanka değişik ve süssüz bir kelebek. Mavisi değişik.
Eline sağlık.
Gökhan

  • Great 
  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1069 W: 0 N: 162] (870)
  • [2009-09-14 13:03]

Hocam harika bir kelebek daha. karadeniz ve doğuda çekmediğiniz kelebek kalmadı galiba:) Tür zenginliği giderek artıyor. Kelebek teması bile açmışsınız.
Elinize sağlık.
Mehmet

Merhaba Hocam, verdiğiniz bilgilerle dafnizi de öğrendik. Elinize sağlık.
Bahadır

hello Bayram

beautiful photo of this acrobatic butterfly,
with fine POV, excellent againts daylight
(en contre-jour) effect, i love the luminous
line that is doing that effect to the butterfly,
fine focus excellent sharpness and details, TFS

Asbed

  • Great 
  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2009-09-14 16:26]

Hi LBB,

This Blue Butterfly looks so pretty and so delicate. I love the pose on the flower - she seems to be playing peek-a-boo with you. Lovely colors, details and textures and a fine composition.

Jane

Merhaba Bayram
great shot of the nice butterfly, he has lovely colors
this P.Daphnis is very well focused, nice pose wonderful composition and POV
Have a good night
Jacqueline

Merhaba Hocam,
Çok güzel bir kare.
Saygılarımla

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