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Red Dotted - :) - Pair for *Silvio*


Red Dotted - :) - Pair for *Silvio*
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Copyright: Bayram Gocmen (boreocypriensis) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5085 W: 178 N: 12389] (33819)
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
Theme(s): Bayram's Dedications-III, Turkish Butterflies, Love in Wildlife:) [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-10-12 21:57
Viewed: 287
Points: 54
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Papilio machaon (Common Yellow Swallowtail) [in Turk. Kırlangıçkuyruk]

An additional shot of the CYS pair showing an extreme bilateral symmetry in love which I uploaded previous shot from Karacaören village (Boyabat, Sinop). But this has bit more dynamism:) and taken from relatively high POV.

I would like to dedicate this red-dotted pair’s capture to one of my beloved and heartfelt friend, Silvio Sorcini (Silvio2006) who celebrated his 3rd anniversary on TN, a great milestone, for his valuable contributions. Congratulations My friend!

TFL & Have a nice day!
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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  • horias Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 387 W: 59 N: 854] (3948)
  • [2009-10-12 22:19]

Bayram
Lovely capture and nice gift for Silvio.
Wonderful colors, amazing texture.
Horia

Günaydın Bayram hocam:) Adınız Paparazziye çıkcak valla:)
Nefis bir kırmızı noktalı kare daha.. elinize sağlık.
Nazım

Picture quality is very good.
Butterfly's beauty and the frame is the license are very good.
is a beauty Sex...
Thankful of you

Merhaba MF Bayram
splendid scene and moment,impressive close up,good focus with good details and very fine output in colours!
TFS
Nasos

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1339 W: 0 N: 2573] (9077)
  • [2009-10-12 22:55]

Merhaba MF Bayram,
excellent sot with the beautiful buttrfly well presented especially the wings. So sharp and I like its captured mating position.
Well captured in excellent light.

Regards,
Foozi

Bayram
Wonderful capture this pair of Papilio machaon.
Great details and colors.
Mariana

Bayram hocam seriye çok güzel bir ilave daha. Elinize ve emeğinize sağlık.
Deniz

nicely photographed.

Dayi gunaydin. gene harika bir ciftlesme fotosu:)
Kelebeklere rahat yok:). cok guzel olmus.
Selamlar,
Mel

Bayram.. yine paparazilik bir fotograf..adin cikacak soylemedi deme:).. saka saka gercekten nefis olmus... Silvio sevecektir eminim... hepimizden selamlar..
Leyla.

Bayram bey selamlar,
Başarılı bir çift kelebek kompozisyon ...
Kadraj,renk ve detaylar makro değerlerde, çok güzel.
Emeğinize sağlık,
Seyfi

Bayram merhaba,
Valla bence de adının zikredilen şeye çıkma olasılığı yükseliyor.:)...Şka bir yana, bu kadar zengin bir koleksiyondan özel bir albüm oluşturabilirsin bence.Diğeri kadar güzel bu da.Emeklerine sağlık.

Spas û pîroz...
Bi slavên germ,
Dûrzan

Merhaba hocam, harika bir çiftleşme anı daha..
Elinize ve emeğinize sağlık. Saygılarımla,
Özgür

WOOOW Bayram, thanks for this fantastic couple in splendid maiting pose, superb macro with wonderful natural colors, fine details and excellent sharpness, very well done my friend, I like a lot, ciao Silvio

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2386 W: 94 N: 5517] (17564)
  • [2009-10-13 4:47]

Hello Bayram,
Beautiful photo in good sharpness and natural colours. Excellent composition, POV and OOF BG. Nice poses. A well deserved dedication.
TFS and regards,
Peter

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  • joska Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 406 W: 0 N: 1011] (5434)
  • [2009-10-13 4:49]

Hi Baratom Bayram!

You was lucky, very rare moment, congratulations!
Have a nice day!

Ciao Bayram. Superb macro shor in excting colours and details. Very good DOF and light. Great dedication for Silvio.

Roberto

Hello MF Bayram,
a great dedication to our friend Silvio; another very beautiful picture of Papilio machaon, splendid colours in a nice composition
TFS
Best regards
Maurizio

Superb shot, and a great dedication, Big Bro!
Cheers!
Goldy

Kanki nefis bir sahne daha:) Eline sağlık.
Gökhan

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1055 W: 0 N: 162] (866)
  • [2009-10-13 9:11]

Merhaba Bayram Hocam, seriye habire ilaveler. Sizi yeni bir nickname ile karşı karşıya bırakabilir:) Muhteiem bir çalışma hocam.
Elinize ve emeğinize sağlık. Saygılar,
Mehmet

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1373 W: 56 N: 4716] (16222)
  • [2009-10-13 9:18]

Hello MF Bayram,
lovely dedication to our frind Silvio.
Great capture of this couple of Papilio machaon in a beautiful decor
superb colors and nice composition
both butterfly are well focused
Have a god evening.Best regards Siggi

Impresionante momento e imagen realmente fantastica
felicidades
buen trabajo
un saludo

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2908 W: 34 N: 8623] (32138)
  • [2009-10-13 11:05]

Hi Bayram. Once again afine close up of the pair. With good detail in the wings with a good view of the markings. All with natural colours. A kind dedication to Silvio. well taken TFS.
Nick..

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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 597 W: 0 N: 515] (3068)
  • [2009-10-13 11:21]

Merhaba Bayram,

What captures interesting! I'm sure that's Silvio going to be happy to see this dedication.
Have a quiet evening,
Adrian

Bayram hocam bu da süper olmuş. Anlaşılan Silvio pek beğenmemişki favorilerine almamış. Yanlış mı anladı acaba:)
Yaşlı olunca... hehe.
İyi geceler hocam. Allah rahatlık versin.
Bahadır

Kodiang 2009

Hi Bayram: I missed so many great shots from your gallery and this one is really nice dedication for silvio. You are now armed with top class optics and the result proved them so. This is a super fine razor thin DoF picking up the compound eyes beautifully ant the background is finely silenced making the image really pops. Timely capture in a perfect perch. Thanks for sharing and best regards. Jusni

Merhaba Hocam,
Bu karede de olaya biraz hareket katmışsınız :) Paylaşım için teşekkürler.
Saygılarımla, Naşit.

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