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Red Admiral


Red Admiral
Información de la foto
Copyright: Valerie Schnepp (valy67) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1398 W: 53 N: 1916] (5734)
Género: Animals
Medio: Color
Tomada el: 2006-08-02
Categorías: Insects
Cámara: Canon 350D, Canon EF 18mm-55mm f/3.5 - f/5.6
Versión de la foto: Versión original, Workshop
Fecha enviada: 2006-08-09 2:43
Vista: 875
Puntos: 36
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I found this beautiful butterfly on a cabbage, in my garden, just some minutes before it started raining. He was sitting on the cabbage with the wings wide open, without moving at all, so it was easy for me to take some photos. On sunny days he usually sits on a tree, along with lots of flies and some big hornets. It was the first time I saw him leave this tree. I wonder what happened to his poor wings...



Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta)

Class : Insecta
Order : Lepidoptera
Family : Nymphalidae

European/world range : From North America across central and southern Europe and Asia to Iran, and Africa north of the Sahara. In western Europe it is a widespread and sometimes common resident from the Mediterranean north at least to central Germany where it overwinters in most years.

Foodplants : The most important and widely available larval foodplant is Common Nettle (Urtica dioica). However Small Nettle (U. urens) and the related species, Pellitory-of-the-wall (Parietaria judaica) and Hop (Humulus lupulus) may also be used.


Habitat : This strong-flying migratory species may be seen in almost any habitat, from sea-shore to town centres and the tops of mountains.

In spring, each newly arrived male defends its chosen territory vigorously. These territories are situated initially on bushy hillsides, in corners of sheltered gardens, or in sunny clearings in woodland or parkland, and may be held for a week or more if conditions are suitable for flight. Females are usually seen near nettle beds except when nectaring.

Later in the season, any flower-rich habitat is likely to attract the butterfly, including gardens where buddleias, stonecrops, and Michaelmas-daisies are all popular with Red Admirals. They also favour orchards where fruit is rotting on the ground.
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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2840 W: 75 N: 8085] (27387)
  • [2006-08-09 3:01]

Bonjour Valerie!
One of my favourite butterflies. This one looks rather old and tired :-) Good composition with leaf, nice details. Poor insect without umbrella :-)

Hi Valerie,
Nice macro work again!
This must be an older butterfly since it looks like it he is pretty worn out...
Well captured from a good point of view, giving a good impression of the insect!
If I were you I'd try to lower midtones a tad in levels, and maybe add some contrast? Low lighting conditions can do with a little help sometimes...
Greetings,
Pablo -

Hi Valerie,
Sharp and clearly seen picture. POV and composition are great. May be this particular one went through many fights for territory. Very well done and TFS.
JC

Hi Valerie,
A good close-up of this normally beautiful butterfly, but this one don't look in the best shape:-)
Good compostion, nice POV and good details,
Well done.

Bonjour Valerie

Une merveilleuse photo que ce Joli papillon,Très belle composition, les couleurs et le cadrage ,la lumière et les détails sont tous très bons.Très beau BG
Bravo et merci...JP

Hi Valerie,
Excellent capture on this Red Admiral. Beautiful colors and sharp detail. I agree that this one is probably near the end of his life cycle, and that is why he is looking ragged. Nice shot!
Scott

This one is a bit old, but it still a very beautiful specimen. It's one of my favorite butterflies. Great and sharp details as well an outstanding composition.
Very well done.
Thanks for sharing.
My best regards.

Filipe Caetano.

Valerie, excllent colors, excllent details, bg, POV DOF perfect work, TFs Kyle

A battle-weary specimen looking for a rest; perhaps he knew it was going to rain.

Good composition and sharpness.

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  • TAZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2385 W: 50 N: 3170] (10926)
  • [2006-08-09 13:13]

Ce matin j'ai photographié aussi un Vulcain, mais le mien est de profil. Votre spécimen doit être vieux ou bagareur car ses ailes ont souffert ;-)
Compliments Valérie.

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  • jmp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1836 W: 94 N: 2341] (8407)
  • [2006-08-09 16:46]

Hola Valerie,
Como a la hoja de la col, a la mariposa le habrá afectado la vida misma, que es dura, agresiva y destructiva. Un detalle por tu parte utilizar esta vieja mariposa para una foto.
Un saludo,
José M.

Good morning Valerie,
The details are nice, clear and sharp.
Good colours, lighting and exposure. DOF is spot on and the POV is good.
Well composed and excellent notes.
Thanks for posting, enjoy the rest of the week.

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2390 W: 194 N: 1991] (8113)
  • [2006-08-10 7:19]

Hello Valerie,
This is a wonderful close up. The details and the colors are great. Very nice POV, great capture.
TFS..Sky

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  • Dando Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 641 W: 32 N: 791] (3080)
  • [2006-08-10 8:39]

Hi Valerie, nice close-up. Excellent colours and sharp details. I even like the pattern that the marks create on the leafs. A bit like the leaves the butterfly looks as if it has been through a rough time. Well done and TFS.
Dean.

Hello Valérie,
You know i took this guy and posted it TN lately. i don't know why are they called red admiral but They are really beutiful butterflies indeed! This one is really worn looking, maybe it is an aged one. Your cabbage has worn looking too :-) pov, sharpness, framing all are great!
TFS!
Ersin

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4964 W: 298 N: 4027] (13131)
  • [2006-08-10 10:47]

Hello Valerie,
Very nice red admiral capture.I liked POV,colors,details,sharpness,framing and composition a lot.
TFS...:-)

Hi Valerie,
nice admiral, good captured, beautiful wings (pity that damaged). I have proposal correction contrast and sharpness.
Gr., Aleksander

Hi Valerie,
This one is almost at the end of its cycle. But still has its beauty and you captured it very well. The sugestions about the colors have been addressed in the WS. I like you composition and the lighting.
TFS,
Niek

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