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Northern Pearly Eye


Northern Pearly Eye
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Copyright: Kevin Seo (undoredo) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 280 W: 2 N: 698] (2740)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2004-06-27
Categories: Insects
Exposure: f/4.2, 1/500 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-11-28 22:09
Viewed: 649
Points: 36
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English Name: Northern Pearly Eye
Scientific Name: Enodia anthedon (Clark), 1936

Identification: Wingspan: 1 3/4 - 2". Of the larger Massachusetts satyrids, this species is distinguished by its deeply scalloped hindwings and the presence of large, ovoid eyespots on all wing surfaces. Above, tan with 5 eyespots on each hindwing. In addition to the striking eyespots the pearly eye typically has a lavender cast in contrast to the tan coloration of the Browns (Satyrodes) with which it is most likely to be confused.

Distribution: Southern Saskatchewan east to Newfoundland and south through the Appalachians to Arkansas. In New England portions of eastern and central Maine, throughout New Hampshire and Vermont, and large areas of Massachusetts and Connecticut. Generally absent from southeastern areas of the region.

Larval Food Plants: Mainly woodland grasses: Long-awned Wood Grass (Brachyelytrum erectum), Bottlebrush Grass (Hystrix patula) and Purple Oats (Schizachne purpurascens) are the most likely food plants in New England. Also reported from Reed Canary Grass (Phalaris arundinacea), an abundant introduced grass of wet soils.

Adult Food Sources: Tree sap and fallen fruit are probably the main food sources. Rarely seen at flowers. Recorded nectaring at viburnum during Atlas years.

Habitat: Closely associated with woodland habitats, especially edges and openings.

This information is from the following site,
http://massaudubon.org/butterflyatlas/index.php?id=114

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To BeBe: Hello Juanundoredo 1 11-29 09:01
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Nicely composed, good detail and sharpness. Color is good and the background is not distracting. well done.

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  • shal Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 287 W: 71 N: 499] (2086)
  • [2006-11-28 23:16]

Wow brilliant,
excellent details and bokeh Kevin,
very well positioned and framed,
great shot :)
Cheers :D

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  • Ken52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 663 W: 98 N: 1262] (4185)
  • [2006-11-29 0:09]

Wow! The focus on the butterfly and the DOF is amazing. Nice green background. Well saturated grays on the butterfly. Extremely good detail on the butterfly with excellent light! Composition is outstanding also.

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  • Oz1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 84 W: 2 N: 170] (956)
  • [2006-11-29 1:54]

Hi Kevin,
Another great photo from you!
The colors and details are superb, so are the exp,BG and compo.
very well done and TFS!!

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  • batu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1028 W: 285 N: 3429] (11374)
  • [2006-11-29 2:03]

Hello Kevin,
the wing underside pattern of this Satyrinae is well presented. Generally, sharpness is excellent and 'covers' the entire butterfly. Smooth non-disturbing background delivering good contrast for the butterfly.
Best wishes, Peter

Hi Kevin

This is a brilliant shot. Lovely colours, good POV and clear details. TFS.

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3100 W: 234 N: 5929] (20008)
  • [2006-11-29 2:26]

That's a beautiful butterfly, Kevin. : )
I have not seen too many of those on TN.
Gorgeous designs and colors.
Great POV and composition.
The light is good.
On my computer I see white specks on the wings, probably a sign of over-sharpening... something that is easy to do.
Great shot and TFS. : )

Hi Kevin...
Great...great..great...
Wonderful compo.
Excellent sharpness..
And butterfly is a beauty!
Congrats!
Annick

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2577 W: 170 N: 7864] (24859)
  • [2006-11-29 5:14]

Hello Kevin,
Brilliant shot of this newly emerged butterfly, so fresh, so beautiful! Excellent focus overall and sharp against the nice green background.
TFS, Ulla

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2754 W: 147 N: 7948] (24747)
  • [2006-11-29 5:46]

Hi Kevin,
This shot is a pretty faultless capture of this satyrid. You have an amazing DOF for such a low aperture.
Well done, TFS,
Ivan

Very good shot, great crisp image
good composition
well exposed and excellent OOF background

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  • BeBe Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 128 W: 0 N: 253] (909)
  • [2006-11-29 8:35]
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Hi Kevin, excellent sharp macro photo, excellent composition, excellent combination of colors and backgroud, Juan

Bonjour Kevin
Belle présentation et belle prise en macro avec ce joli papillon ,les couleurs et la nettetée sont très bonnes, belle composition et beau BG .
Au revoir et félicitation ....JP

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  • RAP Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2524 W: 345 N: 2373] (7405)
  • [2006-11-29 13:53]

Excellent post Kevin with amazing sharpness, focus and colors, due to an accurate lighting, DOF and background very well achieved.
I like the framing that you chose for the presentation.
Thank you and greetings... Ricardo

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  • Maite Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1005 W: 64 N: 1242] (5082)
  • [2006-11-29 14:22]

Soberbio!!! Magnífica toma con una nitidez envidiable y un encuadre perfecto. Sensacional trabajo. Muchas felicidades.
Saludos
Maite

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  • Hil Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 750 W: 11 N: 1442] (4951)
  • [2006-11-29 14:25]

Hi Kevin

Superb close up, a very nice composition, POV and a superb pose, the details on the Butterfly is just perfect showing all the lovely markings, the colours are beautiful and natural with a great blurred BG that really compliments the Butterfly.

TFs Hilary :o)

Kevin,

great job,
love this,
very nice comp,

fototab

dear Kevin ,
wow ..it's very nice .
nice colors. it has excellent BG.
very good focus.
thanks Kevin for shar.
Saeed

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