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Extreme Bilateral Symmetry with Red Dot


Extreme Bilateral Symmetry with Red Dot
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Copyright: Bayram Gocmen (boreocypriensis) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5089 W: 178 N: 12407] (33873)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-07-24
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, 1/1250 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Love in Wildlife:), Turkish Butterflies, Pentaxfriend's favorites, Cypriot Butterflies, RARE or SIGNIFICANT contributions to TN 4 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-10-11 0:26
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Favorites: 8 [view]
Points: 104
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Papilio machaon (Common Yellow Swallowtail) [in Turk. Kırlangıçkuyruk]

Today, an additional pair in love of the one of the largest butterflies from the around of Karacaören village (Boyabat, Sinop). There is a big coincidence that these beauties have also naturally a natural “red dot” (for +18). Hehehe:)

TFL & Have a amusing and happy Sunday!
Cheers,

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

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This butterfly is also known as ‘The Old World Swallowtail’ or, simply, ‘Swallowtail’ (a common name applied to all members of the family). A very large butterfly with a wingspan of 65-100 mm and a characteristic tail on the hindwing.

The upperside ground colour is light yellow. The forewing has extensive black marks, a black band in the postdiscal area and pronounced black veins. The hindwing has a wide black band, which is highlighted with blue in the postdiscal area. This band reaches the anal angle as a red ocellus. The underside is similar to the upperside, but with grey instead of black markings. The blue and red markings are larger and more pronounced. The female is similar to the male.

This species has a very wide range. It occurs throughout the Palearctic region in Eurasia and N America.

Adults start to emerge early in February (occasionally in January) and are on the wing until November, producing at least four generations. Overwinters as a pupa. Final-stage larvae have been found in December. The larval host-plants are mainly species of the Umbelliferae and Apiaceae (including Peucedanum palustre - Milk Parsley) families. Early stages of this butterfly have also been found on the following plants: Coriander, Wild Carrot, Giant Fennel belonging to Umbelliferae, and Lemon Tree and Fringed Rue from Rutaceae.

It is a common butterfly found in a wide variety of habitats and with a very wide distribution. It is observed in maquis, garigue, phrygana, forests, cultivated areas and riverbeds, from sea level to 3000 m. It is much more common in the lowlands and intermediate elevations, mainly close to crops and damp places where its main foodplant fennel thrives. The adult butterflies frequently feed at the nectar-rich flowers. The caterpillar spends the first part of its life with the appearance of a bird dropping, an effective defence against predators. As the caterpillar grows larger it becomes green with black and orange markings. The caterpillar still has a defence against predators in the form of an organ called an osmeterium which consists of retractable, fleshy projections behind its head that can release a foul smell.

References:

1. Makris, C. (2003). Butterflies of Cyprus. Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation. 329 pp.
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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  • Great 
  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2992 W: 162 N: 950] (2789)
  • [2009-10-11 0:39]

Hello Bayram,
These two beauties have certainly positioned themselves perfectly for you to take a great shot!! A real mirror image showing wonderful details and colours against a beautiful background. I like the close crop too. Well done!
TYFS and all the best wishes, Ulla

my friend
the search of good moment and scene… exceptional!very fine output!
TFS
Nasos

Byaram
Waw.....what a great capture!
This I call a perfect capture!
What a great symmetry!
Congratulation my friend and thanks for this beautiful post!
Horia

Enfes olmuş Bayram hocam..
eline emeğine sağlık..

Hello Bayram! Wonderful scene, amazing symmetry, perfect sharpness, ideal macro, great effect. Well done!

hahahaha:) hocam hiç aklıma gelmezdi:) kırmızı noktası kendinden bir çiftleşme karesi göreceğim. Teknik kalitesini konuşmaya bile gerek yok. Süper ve kusursuz bir çekim.
Emeğinize sağlık.
Nazım

Hello,
Indeed a wonderful photograph and what can be better than being at the right spot at the right time to interfere in the private, personal affair of a beautiful pair of butterflies. You have been forgiven for making things public....smile................warmest regards/Abid

  • Great 
  • cloud Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 297 W: 71 N: 758] (4689)
  • [2009-10-11 1:11]

Hello Bayram,
Colours of butterflies and BG harmonise and view of mating give nice symmetry also framing suit to it.
Regards, Pawel

Hi Bayram, This is a delight to see on TN. The symmetry is unexpected and dramatic. Good colours and well cropped. The shallow DOF makes the subject stand out well. TFS. Murray.

striking pic, I'm sure u will get many points for this one, bravo Ori

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2388 W: 94 N: 5521] (17576)
  • [2009-10-11 1:19]

Hello Bayram,
They made the show for you. Exceptional photo in quality and beauty. Fantastic! Colours and composition are amazing.
TFS and regards,
Peter

:)))) bu kare ile insan hem neşeleniyor hem de teknik bir kalite abidesine bakıyor Bayram hocam... Her bakımdan muhteşem bir makro. Saygılarımla,
Özgür

Kırmızı noktasına varıncaya kadar bundan iyisi Şam'da kayısı Bayram, o bile bundan iyi olmayabilir. Bu nefis tablo için kutluyorum dostum. WS ile biraz kahverengileri azalttım, bakalım beğenecek misin?
Mehmet

Hehehe:))) dayi gene yaptin yapacagini vallahi... sabah sabah koptum gulmekten.. nenemde bakar bana neden gulerim diye. gosterdim fotografi o da basladi gulmeye.. hepimiz kucakliyoruz seni.. Londra'dan kucak dolusu sevgiler.
Merih

Bayram.. olmaz boyle birsey dedirten bir foto:) hepimiz sayende gulduk.. Doga da ne guzellikler var.. her zman farketmiyoruz.. sayende biz de birseyler orenip dogayi taniyoruz hem de eglenerek:).. eline ve emeklerine saglik canim kardesim... hepimizden selam ve sevgiler..
Leyla..

Hello Bayram,
Excellent shot, beautiful details and colors, great sharpness.
Congratulations for this amazing picture ;)
Regards,
Alina

Impresionante imagen ,nitidez color textura y en el monmento preciso ,no se como puedes captas estas maravilla de fotos ,supongo que con un buen objetivo y mucha PACIENCIA
felicidades
buen trabajo
un saludo

  • Great 
  • iti Gold Star Critiquer [C: 88 W: 0 N: 7] (534)
  • [2009-10-11 4:48]

Hi Bayram,
Excellent detail and perfectly sharp photo.Colours and background are very nice too.
Regards Jiri.

  • Great 
  • izida Silver Star Critiquer [C: 28 W: 0 N: 0] (584)
  • [2009-10-11 5:21]

Merhabalar Bayram bey..Oldukca etkili ve basarili kelebek makrosu.Cok ozel bir an..kutlarim

Merhaba Bayram,

A fantastic macro with such beautiful coloration patterns, sharpness & fine details. Excellent POV, pose & timing.

Very nicely done & TFS.

Best wishes

Umar

Ciao Bayram. Faboulouse love's scene with clear natural colours and very good details. Good square cut.

Roberto

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1723 W: 0 N: 3915] (15730)
  • [2009-10-11 5:32]

Hello ayram,
A picture we surely cannot miss! What a striking couple! Really you are lucky to see all these beautiful butterflies and have the opportunity to make all these marvellous shots. Bravo again!
Kind regards
Anne

:))))
Bunu beklemeliydim,inanılmaz güzel bir şey.Teknik açıyla birlikte kompozisyonun estetiği de mukemmel.Duruşları ve duruşun içindeki şekiller göz alıcı.SEyrine doyum olmayan bir güzellik.Üstelik kırmızı noktalı:)
gerçekten bir harika.Kutlarım.
Spas û pîroz...
Bi slavên germ,

Dûrzan

Hello MF Bayram,
a fantastic picture of the Old World Swallowtail, outstanding sharpness and marvellous colours, very pleasing close composition, very well done. Congratulations.
TFS
Best regards
Maurizio

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1351 W: 0 N: 5494] (16522)
  • [2009-10-11 8:10]

Hi Bayram.

An exceptional shot - very well seen and captured - lovely symetry and great detai.

James

hello Bayram

WOW ! you had a superb timing to shoot these lovers on that pose
with the perfect symmetry, and both together they are doing
the love sign, shot with superb focus great sharpness and details, TFS

Asbed

Nefis bir kayıt ve fotoğraf .
Eline sağlık Bayram .

Quite a series of mating shots, Big Bro!
;)
I love this beautiful shot for its timing and the warmth the overall composition generates!
Your timing, as usual is perfect!
Goldy

  • Great 
  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1057 W: 0 N: 162] (868)
  • [2009-10-11 10:08]

Ahhhh... ahhh... karadeniz çok verimli geçmiş belli oluyor hocam. Bu güzellkleri görüp de imrenmemek mümkünmü? herpetolojik çekimleri daha görmedik demekki onlarda da dapğarcığı baya doldurdunuz.. Dört gözle onları da görmek isterim. Muhteşem ötesi bir çekim ve an Hocam. Elinize ve emeğinize sağlık.
Mehmet

Kanka :) uzun lafın kısası: bomba fotoğraf. Tebrikler.
Gökhan

Bayram hocam söyklenecek tüm sözler söylenmiş. her açıdan göz dolduran bir çekim. Canlısını izlemek bana da nasip oldu diye bazı arkadaşlar kıskanış galiba:)
Emeğinize sağlık.
Bahadır

hello Bayram
this is SUPER!!!
great details and very good composition beautiful colours
greeting lou

Bayram hocam bahadırla baka baka yerlere yıkıldık. Kendinden kırmızı noktalısı gerçekten süper olmuş.
Elinize ve emeğinize sağlık.
Deniz

  • Great 
  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2908 W: 34 N: 8625] (32146)
  • [2009-10-11 11:09]

Hi Bayram. This is one of the best pictures of two butterflies together i have seen, First class detail and such natural colours. Very well taken TFS.
Nick..

Hello Bayram,
Superb capture with nice , natural colours and a good focus,
Amazing composition.
Marius.

Hi Bayram,

WooW What a Beauty
Excellent light, POV, colors , pose, DOF and BG

TFS Thijs

  • Great 
  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1373 W: 56 N: 4723] (16252)
  • [2009-10-11 13:02]

Hello MF Bayram,
beautiful butterfly photo. Very good composition. Amazing timing and exposure. POV, DOF, BG and colours are great.Thanks for sharing

Best regards Siggi

Hello Master,
Very excellent composition and POV, Superb work!!!!
TFS this good document. Best regards.
Ferran.

Ciao Bayram, fantastic couple in lovely maiting pose, splendid natural colors, fine details and superb sharpness, very well done my friend, have a good week, ciao Silvio

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1899 W: 36 N: 5579] (18518)
  • [2009-10-12 0:38]

Hi Bayram,
Outstanding shot of these mating beauties with such lovely colours and details on their under-wings. Superb lighting, POV and DOF. Very nicely composed. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3816 W: 190 N: 11348] (34987)
  • [2009-10-12 1:32]

Good morniing Bayram!
A fine, almost totally sharp lateral POV capture of a pair of P. machaon in copulo. The symmetry in nature is well shown here and the composition with the seed head is superb.
Thanks dostum and have a good week,
Ivan

Hello Bayram
il gioco di simmetrie che sei riuscito a catturare su queste due piccole Papilio Machaon è davvero incredibile. I colori come i dettagli sono fantastici il tutto ben in risalto sulle tonalità neutre sia dello sfondo che della pianta su cui sono posate il tutto valorizzato ancor più dalla messa a fuoco ben curata. Davvero un ottimo lavoro.
Livio

Hello little bro Bayram,

a very nice picture with good details and pov.
Exellent bg,pov and sharpness.
Fine colours.

Gert

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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 598 W: 0 N: 523] (3096)
  • [2009-10-12 11:57]

WOOOOWWWWWW !!!!!!!!!
Magnific, A great catch. A top player. What can I say?
Just to be congratulated for the luck you've had!
Have a nice week,
Adrian

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  • briGG Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 171 W: 2 N: 272] (1383)
  • [2009-10-12 12:13]

Hello Bayram,


Wonderful!!! Very great picture! THE moment!
Excellent!
TFS

brigitte

Hello Bayram,
Congratulations for this shot with 6*:
Acrobatic - Artistic - Astonishing - Attractive - Appreciable - Admirable!
Cheers,
Catherine

Merhaba Bayram
Amazing shot of this loving Swallowtails, each detail on this image is superb
i like her symmetrical pose, the wonderful tender colors and the beautiful BG
Have a good night
Jacqueline

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1339 W: 0 N: 2575] (9083)
  • [2009-10-13 2:11]

Merhaba MF Byram,
wow..this is a supreme shot of this excellent butterflies. the colours and the the glow is brilliant.
I like the symmetry composed.
Well presented in a first class shot.

regards,
Foozi

Hi Bayram

An amazing shot, you have a great eye for capturing such an impressive scene, bravo. TFS

Chris

Hello Bayram !
This has to be the most perfect picture of Swallowtails I have ever seen ! Wow ! Everything is just great, from the details to the colors, from the composition to the POV, from the pose of the insects to the blured BG which makes the stand out so nicely. Very well done my friend !
Valérie.

Merhaba Hocam,
Gerçekten harika bir kare, elinize sağlık.
Saygılarımla, NAşit

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  • loot Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5451 W: 594 N: 3650] (10031)
  • [2009-11-21 3:44]
  • [2]

Hi Bayram

Oh me gosh, wow, wow, and wow. A magnificent posting in all aspects - from the
18+ red dot, to the symmetry, to the "adults only" activity, to the BG, to the colours,
to the composition, to the…no wait, I'm out of breath. It has it all; amusement, visual
impact, sex education with a XXX rating (you should remember this is supposed to
be a family friendly site, lol), entertainment value, plus of course a very high level of
skilled and competent photography.

Well done MF and TFS.
Regards
Loot

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