Water Ringlet.

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• ferranjlloret (4758)
• [2009-10-04 13:56]

Hi Peter,
Very interesting document, a pretty history.
TFS. Regards. Ferran.

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• parasbhalla (3524)
• [2009-10-04 14:46]

Hallo Peter,

Interesting note explaining your kind efforts!
I appreciate your work.

thanks and regards,
Paras

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• maurydv (19733)
• [2009-10-04 15:15]

Hello Peter,
an interesting and touching story with a happy ending supporting by a wonderful picture, superb sharpness, fantastic colours and reflections.
TFS
Best regards
Maurizio

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• ramthakur (32870)
• [2009-10-04 18:38]

I like the story behind this picture of a tattered Ringlet, Peter.
I am relieved to know that despite her condition, the butterfly was alive and flew away.
With your pocket camera, you have taken a remarkably sharp image of this otherwise beautiful butterfly. The watery BG illuminated into a nice effect enhances the appeal of this picture.
Thanks and regards.
Ram

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• Argus (37165)
• [2009-10-04 22:02]

Hello Peter,
A fine capture of this ringlet, E. pronoe really living up to its name!
Years ago I took a picture of E. pandrose that had landed in a pool in the Swedish mountains and it is called Dewy Ringlet in English.
This is technically excellent and nicely presented with a very good note.
Thank you and have a good week!
Ivan

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• briGG (1383)
• [2009-10-04 23:52]

Hello Peter,

This shot is particular. Without comment, the photo will have been called: "The dead of the butterfly". Thanks for the note!

Excellent colours and POV!

TFS

brigitte

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• goldyrs (9567)
• [2009-10-05 1:34]

As usual, your shots are your signature, so unique and so very beautiful.
Everything is perfect - the pose, the POV, the light and the general technicalities!Very well done, Peter, my friend!
Bravo!
Goldy

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• meyerd (5618)
• [2009-10-05 2:19]

Lieber Peter,
beim Durchblättern der Gallerie stach mir der Falter zunächst nicht ins Auge, zu abgenützt, scheinbar tot auf dem Wasser liegend präsentierte er sich. Dann sah ich Deinen Namen und ich inspizierte das Bild genauer. Was für eine Entdeckung, die Geschichte zum Bild, die seltene Art, die Wassertropfen auf den Flügeln, die jedes Chance des Loskommens von der Wasserobefläche verhinderten. Und dann der Nachgang wie beim Wein: es stellt Deinen Abschied vom Sommer dar. Du bist eben "en Sebesiech", (ein toller Hecht), Peter.
Beste Grüsse aus dem herbstlichen Marly
Dieter

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• anel (17170)
• [2009-10-05 2:24]

Lieber Peter,
Der Himmel spiegelte sich auf dem Wasser und war bereit Erebia pronoe aufzunehmen. Dieser jedoch wollte noch leben. Da kam doch so unverhofft die rettende Hand, dort wo sie eigetlich nie ist. Eine so rührende Geschichte, aus einer anderen Welt. Und wenn ich die Bilder im WS ansehe, warst Du wirklich an einem Ort, wo sich nicht einmal Fuchs und Hase treffen.. Markus (Heaven) hat mir von solch gottverlassenen "Swimmingpools" in der Nähe seiner Aegera erzählt. Man muss sie sich allerdings verdienen.
Herzlichen Dank für dieses so poetische und originelle Posting, das Geist, Herz und Seele anspricht.
Wünsche eine schöne Woche
Anne

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• uleko (4331)
• [2009-10-05 5:33]

Hello Peter,
If I hadn't read your charming story I'd have guessed that this poor Ringlet was embedded in ice. A stunning capture showing the worn butterfly with open wings against a lovely background! Wonderful light and colours and a beautiful composition.
Many thanks and best wishes, Ulla

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• PeterZ (19888)
• [2009-10-05 5:43]

Hello Peter,
4 October is animals day in the Netherlands. This is a very nice story for that day. Beautiful reflection on the water. Great sharp details and a good diagonal composition.
Regards,
Peter

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• Noisette (4626)
• [2009-10-06 16:00]

Hallo Peter
Es ist selten das man ein Schmetterling on der Wasser Fläche sieht und nicht auf einer schönen Blumen oder auf einem grüne Blatt, das macht dieses Bild ganz speziel
seine beschädigte Flügel zeigen das es ein älteres Model ist aber sie haben ihn mit vielen scharfen details abgenommen
mir gefällt auch das schöne Licht und die Wassertröpfchen auf seinen Flügel
Grüsse aus Frankreich
Jacqueline

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• sranjan (4482)
• [2009-10-11 6:59]

Hello Peter,
Interesting capture of Water Ringlet (I do not know whether it's dead or alive!). Great composition against watery green algae background & excellent notes. Thanks for sharing.
Regards-Subhash

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• ingridshaul (618)
• [2009-11-25 7:14]

Dear Peter,
The old Rule of Thirds works in this particular case especially well! The layout forcing first into view the insect, and only then allowing the mind to stray...

You achieved a master piece of exposure - taking in consideration the subtle colours of the butterfly,the strong reflections of the water and the dark foreground.

Apropos dark foreground, your "marketing" flair provided there us viewers really with shock treatment, by placing the big, green blob diagonally, in the opposite corner of the butterfly!

The recovering of the animal does not surprise me: when we still lived on the farm, my husband rescued everything out of the swimming pool (except mosquitoes) - and when I placed the drowning-victim in the shade (where it is still 40 C in summer) - they nearly always recovered, as long as I kept the ants away from them...

This proves again, that insects used their long time of evolution very well.

P.S. what about the little insect just after 12 o'clock in your photo?!?

Enjoy the rest of your day
Ingrid

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• Alex99 (18981)
• [2010-01-24 9:14]

Hi Peter.
I have read your story with great interest and I am glad that the end was happy. Excellent shot taken with small compact camera. I am not surprised. In your hand any camera can make wonders. I like very nice and rare scene. You have reproduced it perfectly in every aspect. Butterfly, water plant and water surface are pictured with their attractive details and features. Diagonal co position of the shot is very suitable and nice. My compliments and TS.
Alexei.