Two Maps on a Thistle

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• Silke (5398)
• [2008-07-25 9:45]

I am glad you decided to post today too. I was too excited by my first fresh butterfly shot not to post it!
So I am delighted to have your lovely maps right next door in the gallery.
Fabulous composition here, Ivan and the colours are superb
TFS
silke

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• jaycee (15987)
• [2008-07-25 9:57]

Hi Ivan,

How lucky were you to spot these two as a test for your G9? I would say the macro qualities are excellent - but so is the photographer. This pair of Map Butterflies are shown with wonderful colors and details. I love the flower and buds. It's good to be back.

Jane

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• eqshannon (21753)
• [2008-07-25 10:23]

Very much on the order of what Gert did today ellis49 Two are always better than one..and as I was mentioning to Gert...sometiems certain emotions have a way of pulling out the best of talents. For this reason many talented musicians of classical were moved by emotions...music and images work well together too...sometimes I can hear a piece of music which makes me feel and see in a totally different way. And using this scenario, you have done superbly well and I can almost feel you chomping a the bit Ivan. You really love to post your good quality images..Very nicely done. you are indeed a man of knowledge and heart.
Bob

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• siggi (4552)
• [2008-07-25 10:47]

Hello Ivan,
Great composition of this two.
Great on details and colours.
Best regards
Siggi

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• Royaldevon (3608)
• [2008-07-25 11:23]

Hello Ivan,

A great double act!
The details of the wings are just great.
Nice composition and dof.
I wonder if butterflies fight for food like birds do on the same location!

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

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• Silvio2006 (26025)
• [2008-07-25 11:53]

Hi Ivan, splendid couple of fantastic butterflies, superb sharpness and wonderful colors, great composition, very well done, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

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• maurydv (5630)
• [2008-07-25 12:05]
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Ciao Ivan,
spettacolare cattura di queste bellissime farfalle, eccellenti POV e composizione, perfetta esposizione con una buona resa dei colori, ottima nitidezza, stupendo BG.
Grazie e complimenti.
Maurizio

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• red45 (26969)
• [2008-07-25 12:30]

Hi Ivan!

I'm glad that you couldn't resist and sended this great photo! Rather hard to capture insects, small and fast flying. Excellent composition with two Maps in interesting pose. Well visible details and thistle as nice bonus.

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• nglen (22504)
• [2008-07-25 12:34]

Hi Ivan I have never seen one before not in the wild. so thanks for posting. You are like me i just could not post on TN. The new little canon has turned out a good close up. but as you have said in your notes a lot depends on how close you can get. You have taken a nice pose of the pair with good detail and colours. well done TFS.
Nick..

Have a good weekend.

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• alliturnam (858)
• [2008-07-25 13:17]

Merhaba Ivan,azalmis alan derinligi ile temiz bir fotograf olmus.Diagonal yerlesimle guzel bir kompozisyon ayarlamissin.Kelebeklerde bindirme olmamasi kareyi daha guzel hale getirmis.Net ve hos bir fotograf,ellerine saglik,selamlar :))

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• pekkavalo1 (4957)
• [2008-07-25 13:24]

Hi Ivan,
Never seen these before. Very beautifully composed, sharp details, nice POV and DOF blurring the BG nicely.
TFS
Pekka

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• Juyona (13559)
• [2008-07-25 13:34]

Hola amigo,
preciosa macro,
con hermosos colores e iluminación agradable...
encuadre efectivo y buen pov,
saludos Ivan.

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• CatherineD (2804)
• [2008-07-25 14:19]

Hello Ivan,
Very nice to have two Map Butterflies on the same photo. Excellent DOF and nice colours. Very well done. TFS,
Catherine

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• rousettus (9194)
• [2008-07-25 14:21]
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hello Ivan
sorry again, I didnt visit TN and your posts recently. I was busy with field projects and books.
Well, this is great macro-shot of very beautiful butterfly pair, I never seen. from POV to sharp details, everything great. Informative notes also great. Thanks for sharing, have a nice weekend my friend
PS: The book was published in last Monday and I will post a copy in next week. many thanks again for your valuable contributions.
Ahmet

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• Nilson (2268)
• [2008-07-25 14:39]

Ola Ivan
Bela foto com bons detalhes e cores, a nitidez esta muito boa e a luminosidade tambem.
Parabens
Nilson

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• Ozgur70 (928)
• [2008-07-25 15:50]

Lovely species.
TFS

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• crs (2499)
• [2008-07-25 21:08]

Hello Ivan,

There is a very good moment, with bouth butterflys on the flower, you have captured. Image quality is very good as you have had an amaising DOF covering both insects. Colors rendering is also very good as there are looking vivid and natural.

Thank you for sharing,
Cristian

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• haraprasan (13334)
• [2008-07-25 21:51]

Hi Ivan,
A nice capture of this two in one. But it is not a typical Ivan's shot. Still then it is a rare one to see. The focus is very good and lovely color saturation. And the composition is also nice. But DSLR is DSLR and PS is PS ;). Thanks a lot for sharing.

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• efsus (1802)
• [2008-07-25 23:56]

Merhaba Ivan,
Her zamanki gib oldukça temiz ve net bir kare bu. Kompozisyon ve renkler enfes. Eline sağlık.
Hüseyin

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• cloud (2043)
• [2008-07-26 0:28]

Helo Ivan,
Great exposition such pretty of butterflies.
Regards, Pawel

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• cako (2385)
• [2008-07-26 0:49]

Hi İvan
very nice colors and composition
very good sharp
well done.

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• jusninasirun (5650)
• [2008-07-26 1:25]

Hello Ivan. This little prosumer did wonders in f4 which is not possible with my macro optics. Excellent sharpness and pristine details of this very well metered capture. The markings on the wings are fabulous and yet you have managed to silence the background pretty well. Nicely framed shot and very pleasing to see. Well done and thanks for sharing. Best regards. Jusni

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• GLEM (5741)
• [2008-07-26 1:33]

salut Ivan
c'est la saison pour saisir ces regroupements, bon coup d'oeil et timing pour obtenir une composition équilibrée et une netteté sur l'ensemble.
bravo

gaetan

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• anel (9312)
• [2008-07-26 10:26]

hello Ivan,
It was a good idea to post this pair of Map Butterflies, a butterfly I never had the opportuniy to see in nature until now. It seems to progress more North! Not easy to have two butterflies in focus, taking the picture so close. Very pleasant composition.
Bonne soirée
Anne

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• sandpiper2 (12091)
• [2008-07-26 16:30]
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Hi Ivan

fine shot of these two maps, but there seems to be some noise in the background on my monitor, so I did a quick workshop. Hope you don't mind. I wonder if the thistle is slightly OE too, but again, might be just my monitor.

Great composition
Excellent sharpness
Good DOF and POV
Good background

Chris

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• jignasi (8956)
• [2008-07-27 0:42]

Habla por si sola esta fotografía.

Abrazo

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• pierrefonds (3660)
• [2008-08-01 6:43]

Hi Ivan,

A nice close-up image of the two butterflies on the flower. The details, colors of the insects and flower are clear and sharp. The subject is nicely frame. The light brings out the best of the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

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• lousat (11310)
• [2008-08-30 4:05]

Hi Ivan,this is a wonderfull couple,we can see all the different faces of this very nice specie!Never seen like that in Italy,my best compliments for the excellent quality of your pic,thanks for share,LUCIANO