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Meadow Brown


Meadow Brown
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Copyright: Siegfried Potrykus (siggi) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1367 W: 56 N: 4680] (16082)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-08
Categories: Insects
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-11-07 1:13
Viewed: 124
Points: 46
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Meadow Brown (Maniola jurtina) is a butterfly found in European meadows, where its larvae feed on grasses.
Similar species are Gatekeeper (which prefers to rest with its wings open) and Small Heath (which is smaller).
There is marked sexual dimorphism in this species. Males are less colorful, with smaller eyespots and much reduced orange areas on the upper forewings. They are also much more active and range far about, while females fly less and often may not away from the area where they grew up.
A variable number of smaller eyespots are usually found on the hindwing undersides. These may number up to 12 per individual butterfly, with up to 6 on each wing. The factors that govern polymorphism in this trait are not resolved, although a number of theories have been proposed (Stevens 2005). On the other hand, the evolutionary significance of the upperwing eyespots is more obvious: The more active males have a markedly more cryptic upperside pattern, whereas the females have more often opportunity to present their eyespots in a sudden display of colors and patterns that presumably make neophobic predators hesitate so that the butterfly has better chances of escaping.
(Wikipedia)
roges, uleko, Heaven, bahadir, ellis49, maurydv, Alex99, horias, xTauruSx, marianas, nglen, Luis52, goatman04, boreocypriensis, Noisette, Juyona has marked this note useful
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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 590 W: 0 N: 497] (3004)
  • [2009-11-07 1:20]

Hello Siggi,

Again a splendid catch. If I look outside and see what weather is ... and look at your picture ... May I warm up.
Excellent composition, congratulations.
I wish you a pleasant weekend,
Adrian

Ciao Siggi, lovely butterfly on a beautiful flower, fine details and splendid sharpness, wonderful colors, I like a lot, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2986 W: 162 N: 929] (2735)
  • [2009-11-07 1:38]

Hello Siegfried,
A very fine composition showing the Meadown Brown and flower sharply in focus against a pleasant soft background. Lovely light and colours too!
TFS and best wishes, Ulla

Hi Siegfried!

I'm glad to be your neighbour today and would like to take the occasion to congratulate you for this marvellous butterfly picture. The superb colours of the flower, the rich details of the butterfly and the superb lighting are the main characteristics of this picture.

Kind regards

Markus

Hello Siegfried, colourful and perfect shot of this beautiful meadow brown with nice composition and details.
TFS and regards,
Bahadır

Hello Siegfried,
today it's a pleasure to look at your picture.
It's well composed with fine POV, well exposed and nice natural colours.
Pretty sharp with good DOF, the buttrfly standout well from the BG.
Well done.

Have a nice wekend.
Gert

Buena luz y colores, Siegfried y con un excelente encuadre. Que tengas un buen fin de semana: Josep Ignasi.

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  • zetu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 643 W: 15 N: 1566] (6115)
  • [2009-11-07 2:38]

Hello Siegfried
Excellent macro, I like colors, details and clear BG
Regards
Razvan

Hello Siegfried,
a very beautiful picture of the Meadow Brown taken from an excellent POV in a lovely pose, very good sharpness and splendid colours, nice composition with a very good OOF BG.
TFS
Have a good weekend
Maurizio

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2380 W: 94 N: 5487] (17484)
  • [2009-11-07 3:18]

Hello Siegfried,
Excellent photo in very beautiful warm colours. Great sharp details, POV and composition. Also a very beautiful OOF BG.
Regards,
Peter

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3581 W: 143 N: 5669] (18529)
  • [2009-11-07 4:05]

Hi Siegfried.
Well known and nicely presented Meadow Brown. We have this species too. Superb combination of perfectly detailed butterfly and fine flower on the one hand and nicely coloured and smoothed BG. I like direct POV and lot as well as framing of the scene. Kind regards and FS.
Alexei.

Hi Sigfried. Good saturation and light with right details an nice blurred BG.

Roberto

Siggi
Wonderful details and colors.
Great POV,BG!
Horia

Hello Siegfried, wonderful shot of this colourful butterfly with great details and composition.
TFS and regards,
Deniz

Siggi
Wonderful Maniola jurtina!
Great details and colors.
Mariana

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2904 W: 34 N: 8600] (32056)
  • [2009-11-07 10:40]

Hi Siegfried. This is the time of year when its dull and wet to bring out beautiful pictures like this. This is such a colurful one . Taken with fine detail and sharp focusing. Well taken TFs.
Nick..

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1111 W: 5 N: 3457] (12761)
  • [2009-11-07 10:47]

Hola Sigfrido.
Muy bella foto. Agradables tonos de colores y muy buena la iluminacion lograda. La florecilla donde se posa le da mas valor a la imagen.
Saludos
Luis52.

hello siegfried
great sharpness picture
super BG. and good details beautiful colours
very nice shot Siegfried
greeting lou

Hello Siggi,

A great capture with beautiful natural colors, sharpness & lovely details. Lovely POV, pose & BG. Very nicely done & TFS.

Best compliments & regards.
Umar

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1971 W: 6 N: 5513] (19621)
  • [2009-11-07 16:06]

Hi Siggi,i like a lot the warm colors of your pic...excellent composition and great sharpness too.Thanks for share,have a nice Sunday,LUCIANO.

Hi and Good Morning MF Siggi,

A stunning macro capture of this meadow beauty from nice POV with nice details, warm colours and delightful composition.
TFS and have a nice Sunday!
Cheers,

Bayram

Hello Siegfried
great shot of a Meadow Brown that you have captured with very sharp details
wonderful pose, colors and POV
splendid green BG and nice DOF
Have a good night
Jacqueline

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2256 W: 10 N: 2618] (15517)
  • [2009-11-08 16:01]

Hola amigo,
interesante macro,
calidad y bonitos colores,
saludos Sieg.

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