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Boloria Selene


Boloria Selene
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Copyright: Marx Kol (Marx44) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 174 W: 95 N: 599] (2124)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-08-10
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon EOS 30 D, Canon EF 100 mm F2.8 Macro USM
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/100 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-03-20 8:51
Viewed: 386
Points: 26
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Boloria Selene

A declining species in western Europe, it is usually fairly common where it occurs. It likes clearings in forests where it glides above the grass and low plants alighting to feed frequently on flowers. It also flies in the Rila Mts of Bulgaria, somewhat isolated from its central and northern European range. The Pearl Bordered Fritillary, C. euphrosyne, is a close relative with which it often flies. That butterfly is usually slightly earlier on the wing at the end of April, May with this species beginning to appear in mid-May.

The key differences between selene and euphrosyne are found on the underside hindwing. Both are very similar but

* euphrosyne has a rather washed-out rose tinted appearance whereas selene is rather bold with relatively strong red and yellow markings.
* in the basal area there is a black spot that in euprhosyne is small, round and surrounded by a yellow annulus. In selene this is relatively large, is often irregular (i.e. not round) and lacks a distinct yellow annulus.
* the submarginal spots are solid black in selene, those of euphrosyne are reddish.
* the post discal band has a single pearly white post cellular rectangular patch in euphrosyne which is notable for its boldness against the washed out appearance. In selene there are more pearly patches near the costa and inner margin which, with the generally bold appearance, lessens the impact of the post cellular pearly rectangle.
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excellent glance,
very good detail (her eyes)
beautiful photo
best regards Marx
Nasos

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  • KOMSIS Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 238 W: 0 N: 588] (2001)
  • [2009-03-20 10:46]

Hello Marx,
Beautiful butterfly and composition.
Warm colors and sharp details, very nice.
Seyfi

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1138 W: 32 N: 1161] (3574)
  • [2009-03-20 11:50]

Hi Marx,
Magnificent close up.Sharpness,details,colors,BG,exposure and composition are excellent.
Thanks for posting.

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2262 W: 10 N: 2630] (15565)
  • [2009-03-20 11:51]

Hola MArx,
magnífico trabajo y compo.
finos detalles, foco y colores,
saludos

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2908 W: 34 N: 8625] (32146)
  • [2009-03-20 11:54]

Hi Marx. You have used the canon and the lens to its best to give this very sharp close up of the Butterfly . Which you have taken with fine detail and natural looking colours. A good POV/DOF. well done TFS.
Nick..

Have a good weekend.

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2009-03-20 12:55]

Hi Marx,i never seen a butterfly like that in my country,it's a great spectacle of design and colors! Your point of view is the better way to show perfectly this very nice selene,my best compliments,have a nice weekend,Luciano

hello marx
this is a SUPER PICTURE
great composition
beautiful colours
great sharpness
greting lou

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2388 W: 94 N: 5521] (17576)
  • [2009-03-20 13:56]

Hello Marx,
Excellent photo in great sharpness and details. Very beautiful colours and a great composition and POV. Very nice contrasting dark BG.
Have a great weekend,
Peter

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3816 W: 190 N: 11348] (34987)
  • [2009-03-20 14:08]

Hello Marx,
A very fine macro of a B. selene (2nd.gen.?)taken from an ideal POV to show the underside of the wings with excellent sharpness. The use of flash did not cause a BG that was too dark. Nicely composed on the thrift seed head.
Thanks and have a good weekend,
Ivan

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1373 W: 56 N: 4723] (16252)
  • [2009-03-20 14:33]

Hello Marx,
This is very excellent macro shot of this little friend.
Wonderful sharp details and excellent POV & composition!Also lovely colours and well focused!
TFS and best wishes,Siggi

excellent close up of this Boloria
i like it the composition and the excellent
chromatisme and sharpness
compliments Marx!!!

best sERGIO

Hello Marx
Another beautiful butterfly shot from you and as well as all the ohers
very great details on this boloria selene and the colors of his wings are superbe
have a nice WE
Jacqueline

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1723 W: 0 N: 3915] (15730)
  • [2009-03-21 6:55]

Hello Marx,
A very interesting and most beautiful picture. The composition, sharpness and presentation of this fine butterfly is perfect. And thanks also to give us the differences between B.euphrosyne and selene. It will help us for sure!
Thanks a lot. Have a nice weekend
Anne

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