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Swallowtail on Buddleia


Swallowtail on Buddleia
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Copyright: Milos Koudelka (mikou) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 840 W: 67 N: 1311] (5269)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-07-17
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon PowerShot S2 IS
Exposure: f/5.0, 1/640 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-07-31 7:18
Viewed: 1840
Favorites: 2 [view]
Points: 64
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hi everyone.
Today's my post has deficiencies and your clever eyes seen already it.:-)) (but he sat just a few seconds with wings always in movement).
This picture has long story. Last year in summer I am got recommendation from Hilary on butterfly shrub - Buddleia. Before of several for weeks I am this shrub geted and I'd be delighted him planted in our garden. He's small (circa 30cm). Not long ago he come into flower and first butterfly whose he lure on is this swallowtail.It was for the first time,when I catch sight of hereof butterfly in nature. I behind it thank Buddleia and much more I thank you Hilary behind it.

Therefore I this picture dedicate to Hilary Wilkinson(Hil), which the here on TN she sent much amazing butterflies also on this beautiful bush.

Best greetings Milos.
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Swallowtail (Papilio machaon)
/Otakárek fenyklový/

Is a large butterfly of the Papilionidae family. The butterfly is also known as the Common Yellow Swallowtail and the Old World Swallowtail. It is considered as the representative species of the Swallowtail or Papilionidae family and is spread right across the Palearctic region in Europe and Asia.

Description
This striking butterfly is yellow with black wing and vein markings and a wingspan of 8 to 10 cm. The hind wings of both sexes have a pair of protruding tails which give the butterfly its common name. Just below each tail is a red eye spot.

Distribution
The Swallowtail is present throughout the entire Palearctic region through Russia to China and Japan (including the Himalayas and Taiwan) and across into Alaska and Canada. In Asia it is reported as far South as certain oases in Saudi Arabia and Oman and the high mountains of Yemen.
In South Asia it occurs in Pakistan (Baluchistan, NorthWeste Frontier Province, Chitral), and Jammu and Kashmir, Northern India (Sikkim, to Assam and Arunachal Pradesh) Nepal, Bhutan and northern Myanmar.
This butterfly is widespread in Europe but is limited to a few areas in the Norfolk Broads of East Anglia in the United Kingdom where it is the UK's largest resident butterfly (the Monarch Danaus plexippus being slightly larger but only a rare vagrant).
(source:Wikipedia encyclopedia)

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  • batu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1060 W: 290 N: 3952] (13358)
  • [2007-07-31 7:44]

Hello Milos,
really well-composed. Focus and sharpness are perfect in spite of obvious wing movement (seen at the wing-tips).
Best wishes, Peter

Bonjour Milos,il est trčs joli ce papillon et le flou vert en arričre plan le et bien en valeur,bravo

Mich,

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1899 W: 36 N: 5579] (18518)
  • [2007-07-31 7:49]

Hi Milos,
Splendid shot of this beautiful Swallowtail with fabulous colours and sharp details. The pinbk flowers add lovely colours and set against the green BG it looks majestic. Superb lighting and the focus is spot-on on its eyes. Excellent POv to portray it and very nicely composed. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

The details are also wonderful and sharp. Very beautiful composition, as well, nice framing.
Best wishes,
Achim

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2007-07-31 7:59]

Hi Milos,

A beautiful butterfly and a beautiful composition. The pose on the lovely flowers is wonderful. Beautiful rich colors, sharp details, and a lovely background.

Jane

selam milos, an excellent shot and very good composition of this butterfly nice pov and bg with splendid colours.
Well done ! Regards ridvan

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2997 W: 162 N: 968] (2839)
  • [2007-07-31 8:03]

Hi Milos,
Looks like this one is trying to keep its balance on the Buddleia bush. Beautiful composition showing sharp details and lovely colours. Very nice dark background too.
TFS and regards, Ulla

Hi Milos,
An excellent composed butterfly shot. Very good details, POV and colors. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Bonjour,
Belle réalisation bien nette.
Bonne journée.
clnaef

Hello Milos,
Very beautiful butterfly, wonderful colors a little bit of wing movement but it is still good.
Great POV and sharpness, very well composed

Everton.

bonjour milos
caracteristique de ce machaon qui n'arrete pas de bouger et battre des ailes,celle de gauche est legerement flou et donne l'effet de mouvement,pour le reste c'est encore une fois tres reussi.
laurent

Hello Milos,
Ahhh its so pretty though, great close up shot and the colors are wonderful, just a teenie movement in the wings but you can't tell them to sit and stay now can you? :o)
TFS
Donna:o)

Hi Milos,
a well composed with very good sharpness and details.
Lovely colours and great DOF, the butterfly standout well.
Very well done.

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  • jmirah Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 506 W: 5 N: 1135] (4665)
  • [2007-07-31 10:35]

WOW!!! Outstanding!!! Excellent detail, POV, color, exposure, DOF, etc...Everything about this photo is fantastic...Very well done...

TFS
Jim

Pretty! And I just posted a photo of his cousin yesterday.. I think it's even on the same type of flower? Thank you for sharing.

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  • Arjun Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 359 W: 7 N: 1112] (5412)
  • [2007-07-31 10:51]

hi milos,
super composition,nioce pov and xcellent picture.
congrats.
tfs

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2264 W: 10 N: 2632] (15573)
  • [2007-07-31 13:10]

Hola Milos,
sensacional pov,
detalles y nitidez excelente,
maravillosa composición,
color y textura,
saludos

Wow this is excellent nice details and great light very good clarity, a little movement at the tips of the wings gives it a bit of feeling of motion every other part of the butterfly is very sharp, well done tfs rgds Necip.

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2912 W: 34 N: 8640] (32202)
  • [2007-07-31 13:39]

Hi Milos. Your new Buddleia plant has done well. you have captured the Swallowtail very well . good colour and detail.with a nice pose on the flower. well done TFS. good notes too.
Nick..

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  • honza Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 537 W: 0 N: 716] (4191)
  • [2007-07-31 23:57]

Pěkný úlovek, Miloši. Vím, že fotit otakárky není vždy jednoduché - většinou nechtějí moc pózovat. Moc se mi líbí kompozice a parádní barvičky. Letos jsem si ještě žádného nevyfotil, doufám, že se mi to ještě podaří.

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1725 W: 0 N: 3924] (15760)
  • [2007-08-01 1:34]

Hello Milos,
Great picture of the Papilio Machaon. I like the pose and the very colored green background enhancing the beauty of the butterfly.
Thanks and best regards
Anne

Belle photo de ce papillon qui nous livre ainsi les détails de ses ailes, tete,trompe et pattes, bien pris. Amitiés Thomas

What a great present for Hilary this is Milos.
Another of your really masterful butterfly images and this time on this wonderful flower.
Just love the little bit of movement in the wings wich bring some action in to the scene.
Like always in your images sharpness, lighting and composition are perfect and colors are amazingly saturated and beautiful.
Awsome work. My compliments.
Thanks for sharing.
Best wishes,
Harry

P/S Out of :) will be back tomorrow.

Hello Milos,
These are difficult subjects, always moving. That said, you have conveyed a great sense of movement with the outer wing edge blur..Excellent sharpness, detail, exposure, POV, comp, and lovely colors.
Very good BG too :)
Excellent work!
Howard

Hola Milos,
Hace poco subí otra Swallowtail, la composición es muy bonita, con gran definición, luz y fondo muy bellos, el posadero también es muy bonitos, TFS. Saludos
José Ramón

Hello Milos
What a great shot of this Swallowtail,
Great focusing,BG and composition,
Fantastic colors and POV,Welldone.

Good Luck
Fartash

Hi Milos, splendid composition with wonderful papilio, superb colors, great details and excellent sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • Ken52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 640 W: 98 N: 1241] (4189)
  • [2007-08-01 18:15]

Hello Milos,
I love your note! I am happy that your new plant brought to you such a beautiful butterfly. It will be back often and you will get another chance. Many of the swallowtails are constantly fluttering their wings when then nectar. I hear it is to maintain their balance.
The focus on the parts that were not moving is exceptional. Very sharp and great detail. It is a very nice composition.
Best Regards,
Ken

Es muy agradable recibir comentarios de fotógrafos tan buenos como tú. Tu foto es encantadora en todos los sentidos: luz, composición y enfoque. El conjunto es precioso. Saludos Milos.

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  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1515 W: 18 N: 3165] (11638)
  • [2007-08-06 11:16]

Hi Milos

Excellent DOF. I love the dark green blurry BG. Wonderful focus on the butterfly. Excellent POV

TFS

Karan

Excellent shot, very good naturals colours, not bad sharpness. Also the POV is great. TFS

Chris

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  • Hil Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 705 W: 13 N: 1405] (5027)
  • [2008-05-24 11:51]

Hi Milos,

I was browsing amongst the achives when I found this lovely shot of the beautiful Swallowtail. I must have been taking some time off when you posted it so I missed the lovely dedication you gave to me.
Its a lovely composition with a great POV and a very nice pose of the Butterfly feeding on the buddleia.
Superb details and beautiful colours and light.
I see you haven't posted for a while but hopefully you are still popping in for a look now and then.
Thanks again for the lovely dedication and hopefully you will start posting once again.

Best Wishes
Hil :o)

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