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my admiral


my admiral
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Copyright: Ersin UYANIK (eruyanik) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 648 W: 23 N: 1168] (4746)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-07-27
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon Powershot A610
Exposure: f/5.0, 1/320 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-07-27 15:09
Viewed: 820
Points: 30
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Today i had a hard day, but after left the office, i met this guy on my way in the garden, i gave a lot of time to him, but i should say that's worth it. At first he was so shy but i didn't give up, then the guy became familiar with me, cause i think especially the guy wanted to pick the sunlights on its wings. You know there is only sunny place which just in front of me :-)

built-in flash with -2 exposure bias value, on aperture priority mode...

Red admiral - Vanessa atalanta

Geographic Range:
The range of Red Admirals extends from northern Canada, throughout the United States, through Mexico, and as far south as Guatemala. This butterfly is also found in Hawaii, Europe, Northern Africa, New Zealand, and in Asia as far east as Iran.

Habitat:
Red Admirals tend to be found in moist environments such as marshes, woods, fields, and yards. These butterflies cannot stand extreme winter cold and are forced to migrate southward during the winter months to warmer climates. During this migration they can be found in habitats ranging from subtropics to tundras. The caterpillar lives upon willows, poplars, and elms. Immature caterpillars tend to live amongst the leaves of these trees, while more mature caterpillars will construct a nest of leaves and silk.

Behavior:
Red Admirals are considered to be people-friendly butterflies that will approach and perch on human beings. In regard to other butterflies of their species, however, the male butterflies are known to be territorial in order to find a mate. Male Red Admirals generally claim an elliptically shaped area ranging between 4-13 m wide and 8-24 m long. To protect this area, the males will patrol their territorial boundaries up to thirty times an hour. If an intruder enters their area, they attempt to drive them away by out-flying and out-maneuvering the intruding butterfly.

Red Admirals tend to be fidgety and swift insects that rapidly change direction throughout the course of their flight. The species appears to be most active throughout the spring and fall months, its flight time lasts from March until November. Adult Red Admirals will hibernate throughout the winter months.

Food Habits:
Mature Red Admirals tend to feed on fermenting fruits, bird droppings, and sap from trees. Adult Red Admirals are fond of nectaring at composite flowers, such as milkweed, aster, and alfalfa. The food sources for the larva include nettles from the genus Urtica, pellitory from the genus Parietoria, and hops from the genus Humulus.

These infos are from below and there is more interesting infos about it...

animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Vanessa_atalanta.html
fyapici, saguzar, Hil, ramthakur, dew77, SkyF, RAP, goutham_ramesh, pilonm, liziafa, snowfalken has marked this note useful
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To pilonm: hi Michel!eruyanik 1 07-30 17:33
To claudine: povdofbgfgooftfseruyanik 1 07-27 15:57
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As I see the Admiral had hard day too, after your photo session but for good!

Hi Ersin,

This is a SUPER macro of one of your numerous friends! What a beauty this one is! Composition, sharpness, lightning and DOF (I finally learned what it means)are just great! TFS,
Claudine

Merhaba Ersin Bey.
Her halinden deklanşöre basan elin,vizöre bakan gözün USTA olduğu belli. Bizlere fikir veren, ufkumuzu açan çalışmalarınız bizlerle paylaşmanız çok güzel. Teşekkürler
Fevzi

hi Ersin,
not usual in TN a butterfly in the dust.
very good close up, you must got dirty after that ;).
Good illumination, POV and details.
regards
Hernán

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  • Hil Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 705 W: 13 N: 1405] (5027)
  • [2006-07-27 16:41]

Hi Ersin

I love the POV of this shot, its a nice change seeing the Butterfly on the ground, I think it makes him look like a giant.

A fine three-dimensional perspective on this beautiful butterfly, Ersin.
Grear sharpness, clarity and colours.
Well done and TFS.

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4774 W: 294 N: 4020] (13209)
  • [2006-07-28 3:52]

Hello Ersin,
Very nice capture.I liked colors,details,sharpness,composition and especially POV a lot.Excellent work!
TFS...:-)

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  • pvs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1168 W: 261 N: 3035] (13835)
  • [2006-07-28 3:55]

Hi Ersin,

An excellent macro with a good POV,well seen and captured (and that after a busy day),regards,

Paul

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2233 W: 188 N: 1929] (8127)
  • [2006-07-28 7:21]

Hello Ersin,
your admiral is amazing. What a great POV, ot makes this butterfly look huge. Wonderful details and excellent sharpness. I love the light and DOF.
TFS..Sky

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  • RAP Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2524 W: 345 N: 2373] (7405)
  • [2006-07-28 8:51]

Una agradable composición con tenue luz Ersin que realza la belleza de la mariposa, con características parecidas a la última que publiqué y que puedes ver AQUI, aunque en este caso de una especie de Argentina.
Buena definición con colores muy vívidos completan una excelente imagen.
Saludos... Ricardo

Pleasant composition with tenuous light Ersin that enhance the beauty of the butterfly, with characteristics similar to the last one that I published and that you can see HERE, although in this case of a species of Argentina.
Good definition with very vivid colors completes an excellent image.
Greetings... Ricardo

Composition: ****
Sharpness: ****
Color: ****
DOF: ***
POV: ****
Note: *****

what a great perspective that you have shown here. The play of light in the picture with lit wings to the details on the underside coz of ur flash is amazing , great going
Goutham R

Hello Ersin,

After a hard day, this is the kind of encounter that help to forget about it :-) This butterfly is majestic! I know that usually Vanessa are very shy and with a lot of patience characterizing you, you got that great shot! The pause is great and you got an excellent pov. I like the natural colors too. Details are awesome (we can easily see the "fur" of the body!). How far were you from it?

Great job and TFS,

Michel

Merhaba Ersin
MUthis bir donus,fevkalade guzel bir kelebek yakalamissin .Cekim acina ve kompozisyonada diyecek bir sey yok .Tebrikler...
Cemil

Hi Ersin,
Very good shot.
Very nice sharp and colors.
Very well done!
TFS Malgosia

This is a really splendid shot of a beautiful and colorful admiral butterfly! The composition and POV are great, colors are brilliant and warm and the details are sharp! The BG is very nicely defocused and really makes the subject stand out perfectly! Congratulations and TFS!

Greetings,
Eddie

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