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Melanargia galathea-mating


Melanargia galathea-mating
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Copyright: Milos Koudelka (mikou) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 869 W: 68 N: 1479] (6093)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-07-16
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon PowerShot S2 IS, Mora Close-up 58mm +4
Exposure: f/4.5, 1/200 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2011-07-30 12:02
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Points: 48
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Hello.
Today I am sending a photo from my archive .
I taken this shot, of this mating pair, on old meadow not far from my house.
In the second picture in Workshop is to better see the different color the underside of the wings.
Thank you all for your visit and criticism - this is useful for me. Points (smiling) are not important for me :-)
Regards from a very cold and rainy Czech Republic.

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Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Nymphalidae
Genus: Melanargia
Species: galathea

Wingspan: 37-52mm

Marbled White (Melanargia galathea)
Czech name: Okáč bojínkový

The Marbled White in Czech republic is a common species, which occurs up to an altitude of about 1800 m. The Marbled White found the sunlit and wet meadows and forest clearings, where growing Dwarf Thistle (Cirsium acaule), thistles, and cornflower which the butterflies feed on nectar. Is widespread on the European continent, North Africa, southern part of Russia (and the Caucasus) and even in Iran and Japan.
Despite its common name, this butterfly is one of the "browns", of the subfamily Satyrinae.
Manifests in their sexual dimorphism, which is well visible on the underside of the wings - the males are white with gray and black tabby and the female wings are yellowish with brown spots. Both males and females are at the bottom of the wings and tiny eyes on the upper side the wings are black with white spots.
Like other members of its subfamily, the larvae feed on various grasses. The full range is unknown, but it is thought that Red Fescue (Festuca rubra) is essential in their diet. Eggs are laid on the wing, or from brief perches on grass stems, and are just sprinkled among the grass stems. Upon hatching, the larvae immediately enter hibernation, and only feed the following spring when the fresh growth occurs. They are a lime green colour, with a dark green line running down the middle of their back. Pupation takes place at ground level in a loose cocoon. Adults emerge in July, and, on a good site, in warm, sunny weather, thousands can be seen gently fluttering amongst the grass heads.
Another nickname for the Marbled White butterfly is the "Marmoress.
(source: www.wikipedia.com)
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An incredible image. Excellent composition, great detail and background. The two butterflies are exceptionaly beautiful, as is the Umbelifer. regards yiannis

great couple, nice natural light, TFS Ori

Hi Milos,
A beautiful butterfly photo.Well done on the lighting.The DOF is excellent and the details are sharp against a lovely OOF BG.The colours are vivid.Simple composition with nice visual impact,
Jurek

Hallo Milos
I can say much more than I am about to say about this wonderful macro. Perfect photography in all aspects. Everything in this image is first class and worth a huge A+. Thanks for sharing this very interesting creature. Best regards.
Anna

Hello Milos,
First class image with such superb details and very precise focus.
The colors and composition are splendid.
Marius.

Hello Milos,
A perfect capture for this intimate moment. Great details and sharpness, excellent colours and lighting, perfect POV, DOF and BG. Well done!
Regards,
Mircea

Ciao Milos, great capture of lovely maiting couple, splenddi sharpness, beutiful blurry BG, fine details and wonderful natural colors, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

Hallo Milos,
a superb macro shot, outstanding sharpness and beautiful colours, excellent point of view and marvellous composition
TFS
Best regards
Maurizio

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 6595 W: 89 N: 15659] (65489)
  • [2011-07-30 15:29]

Hi Milos,this is a very rare and difficult situation to find.A magnificent scoop and a fantastic pic,direct in my prefered,one of the best shot of this year,no doubt.Thanks for share,have a nice Sunday,Luciano.

Hi Milos,

Wow what sharpness and awesome detail, this is razor sharp my friend, fabulous exposure, incredible colours and with the ultimate perfect out of focus green background, exceptional work here Milos and have a wonderful weekend,
Best regards,

Pauly.

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5137 W: 166 N: 13121] (49139)
  • [2011-07-31 1:18]

Hello Milos,
Excellent photo in very beautiful colours and great sharpness and details. Splendid clarity. The blurred BG is fantastic. Very good POV, DOF and composition.
Regards,
Peter

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  • cloud Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 497 W: 111 N: 1535] (9539)
  • [2011-07-31 2:53]

Hello Milos,
Next admirable photo, On dark green BG these butterflies look wonderfully. Excellent light.
Regards, Pawel

Hello Milos,
great capture of these butterflies mating. I like your timing with the one butterfly with opened wings while the other one have its wings closed during the mating. Perfect DOF and nicely blurred background. Beautiful colours and very well chosen POV.
Best wishes,
Helmut

Hi Milos.
Really "clear" photo. A lot of details because of perfect sharpness. Amazing colours. I like this peaceful background.
Have a nice Sunday,
Maciek

Another fantastic photo Milos! The subject, the composition, the BG, the lighting, the colours and the sharpness are excellent.
Regards,
Christodoulos

hello Milos
this is a GREAT sharpness pose with good details and beautiful colours
thanks greetinglou

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4072 W: 133 N: 7096] (23735)
  • [2011-07-31 10:32]

Hi Milos.
What a superb subject and wonderful picture. Poses of the both butterflies give a complete idea about the species. Flowers are great too and also both are (sharp one and blurred nicely flower). DOF is the best for the subject as well as soft lighting and pleasant colours. Bravo. Refined job.
Alexei.

Milos, such a great shot of these butterflies. The sharpness and the detail is just great. Thanks so much for commenting on my 'Golden Fog' photo.Have a great week, Bill

Hello Milos,

an very nice close up from this mating buttereflies.
This specie have the north border till South limburg in the netherlands and from time to time be seeing.
I have been earlier this few weeks 2 pictures beeen posted and in Belgium and the Netherlads rhis specie are very rare,
Goodpov, sharpness and composition.
Fine colors.

Gert

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2454 W: 10 N: 8044] (25460)
  • [2011-07-31 12:42]

Hi Milos,

A beautiful capture of this Marbled White pair. Colors, details and textures are excellent. They stand out so well in this lovely setting with the good background. I think the picture would be even more spectacular if you had cropped out the second flower.

Jane

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5038 W: 260 N: 15594] (50626)
  • [2011-07-31 12:51]

Hello Milos,
Nice to see this species near your home. I wish it occurred in Sweden!
Superb shot of galathea in copula, your compact allowing fine DOF with excellent sharpness, clean BG and natural colours in a pleasing composition.
A nice one from your archives and thanks for sharing it.
Best regards,
Ivan

Hello Milos,
This is a superb captured of this wonderful moment, incredible depth of field, excellent sharpness details against a perfect background, and very good composition, nicely done and well presented,
Thanks for sharing and have a great week,
Best Regards,
Bungbing.

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3053 W: 3 N: 8715] (40574)
  • [2011-08-02 4:40]
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Hello Milos,
Again a high quality shot! Wonderful butterfly-picture, well framed and presented with perfect sharpness. I suppose it would have been quite difficult to cut the second flower at right.
Kind regards
Anne

Delicado encuadre y magnífica luz y colores para este "cuadro".
Saludos.

wonderful picture Milos, congratulations ! excellent details and very nice colors on both butterflies, have a good time,

ciao, tino

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