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Brimstone


Brimstone
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Copyright: Matt Berry (rodosranger) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 85 W: 0 N: 329] (1801)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Black & White
Date Taken: 2005-06
Categories: Insects
Camera: Fuji S 7000, 55mm UV Filter
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-06-17 17:13
Viewed: 849
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 24
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Female Brimstone close up (Gonepteryx rhamni)

The sulphur-yellow uppersides of the wings of the male Brimstone make this species easy to identify in flight. There is a view that the word 'butterfly' originates from the yellow colour of male Brimstones. By contrast, the wings of the female are very pale green, almost white. When the butterflies roost among foliage, the angular shape and the strong veining of their wings closely resemble leaves.

The larvae feed on leaves of Buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica), which occurs mainly on calcareous soils, and Alder Buckthorn (Frangula alnus), which is found on moist acid soils and wetlands.

The Brimstone occurs in scrubby grassland, woodland (especially damp carr woodland), hedgerows, and open ground wherever foodplants are available in sunny positions. The butterfly ranges widely and can often be seen flying along roadside verges and tracks with hedgerows, well away from foodplants.
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Spectacular macro. The thumbnail doesn't do this photo justice. The detail and composition are perfect. Well Done.

Wow, What a great macro. Great detail and lovely composition. The background is looking great.
Latif

Very good macro, Matt.
The details are very good and itäs well composed.
Good colours and POV.
Very well done.

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  • Ina Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 118 W: 6 N: 102] (759)
  • [2005-06-18 4:42]

Fun an fine... Compo is great... TFS...Ina...

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  • momos Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 57 W: 58 N: 172] (705)
  • [2005-06-18 4:54]

Very good macro!!!
perfect details. Congratulations!!!

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3410 W: 144 N: 5796] (17179)
  • [2005-06-18 5:28]

Absolutely stunning - I thought the thumbnail showed a leaf, but it's the wings of the b'fly. Excellent composition, POV and the details and colours are superb. Well done Matt.

Hello Matt

Very good macro. Tack sharp. Wonderful details. Awesome point of view and light. Congrats

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  • phlr Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1277 W: 133 N: 862] (2772)
  • [2005-06-18 7:27]

Excelent close-up! 5*!
The detais are perfect!
It's a common species in Portugal too.

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  • puciu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 523 W: 0 N: 16] (2599)
  • [2005-06-18 13:00]

Perfect macro, excellent composition.
Well done.
Robert.

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3065 W: 231 N: 5834] (19602)
  • [2005-06-18 13:21]

A fantastic close-up, Matt. The details are incredibly sharp and clear. The colors are lovely. I really like your framing. Excellent composition. Congratulations, and TFS. ; )

Hi Matt, this is a beautiful composition and you've got really close. There is fantastic detail in the wings and I love your BG. I think the natural lines of the butterfly (wing shape and antennae) positioned as you have them within the frame are very artistic. Spot on :)

Matt,

now this looks to me almost like a miracle:
getting that close to a living butterfly!

The details of scales are unbelievable,
for the first time I notice from your shot
that even the antennae show some scales or hairs.

Also here I feel that a bit more saturation of colours
would enhance the impact without offending the naturalistic approach.

Outstanding contribution!
Thanks and regards,

Peter

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