Mallow Skipper

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• anel (40574)
• [2008-12-11 7:12]

Hello Alexei,
What a poetical and fine shot. The Skipper (I think you are right with ID) has been taken in its best pose and your chosen framing is excellent. I like the way you include the neighbour-flower partly, which makes the shot so special. Very fine sharpness too.
Very original picture.
Best regards
Anne

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• maurydv (36428)
• [2008-12-11 7:25]

Ciao Alexei,
splendida immagine di Carcharodus alceae (credo sia giusta l'ID.) catturato con un'eccellente definizione in una bellissima composizione per la posa ad ali aperte e per i vividi colori dei fiori, magnifico il contrasto con lo stupendo OOF BG.
TFS.
Maurizio

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• Argus (50626)
• [2008-12-11 7:31]

Hello Alexei,
Congratulations on not only your first Skipper shot but also for the fine capture of this species of skipper, the Mallow skipper, the ID of which you got spot on!
The sharpness and quality of this shot is so good that it would also make a fine species portrait from this open-wing dorsal POV and you could crop it for that purpose. But this as Anne says, has also an artistic quality, the half flower in the corner radiating out towards the rest of the image and the skipper as a way of displaying it.
Thanks for sharing this beauty: I wish we had this species in my country!
Kind regards,
Ivan

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• uleko (10940)
• [2008-12-11 8:14]

Hello Alexei,
I'm surprised you've kept this away from us for so long!! It is a really brilliant capture of the Mallow Skipper! Excellent focus and the markings and colours are shown very clearly and the colours are beautiful and it stand out from the light background. A lovely composition too - I'm glad you included the pretty flower still in bloom.
Many thanks and best wishes, Ulla

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• cataclysta (5666)
• [2008-12-11 8:41]

Hi Alex
Beautiful skipper. Perfect sharpness, nice POV I like relatively wide frame. Also perfect blured background
TFS
Krzysztof

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• marhowie (486)
• [2008-12-11 9:16]

Very nice colortones and exposure levels Alexei.
Fine details and great DOF.
A most pleasing comp, nice shot of this little guy :)
Howard

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• Silvio2006 (102073)
• [2008-12-11 9:21]

Hi Alexei, congratulations for your first skipper, superb macro of splendid Carcharodus alceae, perfect focus, fine details and excellent sharpness, wonderful colorful composition, very well done, ciao Silvio

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• livius (1525)
• [2008-12-11 10:01]

Hello Alexei
the butterfly is perfectly in focusing on a background very neutral that very puts in prominence the depth of the photo. Optimal contrast on the colourful flower and clear details.
Livio

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• jignasi (27917)
• [2008-12-11 10:05]

Hola Alexei, cuando quieres eres un artista, sobre todo en las composiciones de color, todo un especialista.
La toma es muy agradable, el fondo atractivo y hay un excelente enfoque al motivo.
Esta mariposa es bastante común en mi zona; también la tengo publicada en mi galería de Tk.

Un abrazo: Josep Ignasi

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• siggi (52850)
• [2008-12-11 10:13]

Hello Alexei,
superb capture of this skipper. The focus detail and open wing pose is wonderful. Lovely color and light and gorgeous BG .
Best regards Siggi

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• mariki (9477)
• [2008-12-11 10:20]

Hello Alexei,

Very beautiful composition. Excellent POV, DOF and sharpness. Superb colours of the flowers and skipper contrasting against a very good neutral background.
Cheers,
Mariki

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• nglen (36145)
• [2008-12-11 12:00]

Hi Alexei. One from the summer and the Minolta. I can still see the rich colours that they always gave . You were able ti get such a fine close up of the Skipper. You have sharp focusing and fine detail int he flower as well. with rich colours. well done TFS.
Nick..

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• eng55 (5892)
• [2008-12-11 12:06]

Privet Alexei,
Very nice close up.Exposure is spot on.Details are crisp clear and tacksharp.POV,framing,vivid colors and composition are wonderful.Excellent work!
Thanks for posting.

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• Dis. Ac. (24509)
• [2008-12-11 12:24]

Hi Alexei,

nice shot from this butterfly and flower.
good composition with beautiful colour.

Gert

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• eqshannon (31141)
• [2008-12-11 13:12]

Really your first skipper!? wow...Well you sure waited until you had the absolute perfect timing...all is well...crisp, clear, coloured in complimenting tonals...it is VERY sharp...this one impresses me no less than most of your work which is not only technically great but aesthetically good as well.
Bob

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• JoseMiguel (5658)
• [2008-12-11 13:13]

Privet Alex,
What and interesting way to present this Skipper.
At first glance it seems that the colorful flower to the lower right will catch our attention, but then you realize the exquisite focus and lighting on the real subject, that becomes so enjoyable to look at.
All the elements here have the proper treatment, DOF works great.
My compliments and thanks for share.
Best regards,
JM

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• jazdzurka (1055)
• [2008-12-11 14:04]

Hello Alexei
Wonderful picture. So sharp and clear. Nice composition and beautiful colours.
Congartulations
Ania

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• Jamesp (18906)
• [2008-12-11 14:22]

Hello Alexei

A great composition with wonderful detail, pose and colour.

James

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• flashpoint (28008)
• [2008-12-11 15:21]

excellent composition Alexei!!
i like the vivid colors of enviroment and
the perfect catch of skipper well focused
compliments sERGIO

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• jaycee (25460)
• [2008-12-11 17:13]

Hi Alexei,

It is probably your first Skipper picture because you were waiting for a very special setting. The butterfly is perfect in color and detail and although it is posed on a flower that has seen better days, the neighboring flower is fantastic. Only a fine photographer and artistic talent could envision this wonderful composition.

Jane

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• CeltickRanger (37400)
• [2008-12-11 17:54]

Hello Alexei

what beautiful shot of your first Skipper, with fine POV, DOF
and framing, excellent luminosity, excellent sharpness
and details, i love the excellent density of the colours, TFS

Asbed

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• gracious (13068)
• [2008-12-11 19:55]

Hello my friend Alexei,
Thank you for your excellent shot on your first Skipper here in this site!
compliment for it's quality in sharpness and colour!
You had achieved the best lighting that I loved very much! and that piece of colourful flower makes this image so pleasant to view and enjoy!
Sincerely wishing you a coming happy new year!
Tony

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• Miss_Piggy (18714)
• [2008-12-12 0:19]

Hallo Alexei
Congratulations on your first and hopefully not your last skipper images. A lovely arrangement of colours on one image. The display of colours are gorgeous and composition perfect. I like the feeling of harmony I experience looking at this image. The tiny butterfly looks great with the almost dark rustic reddish brown flower, and is a great match. You have shared a very nice shot with excellent composition and framing. Thanks for sharing. I agree with your wording in your note:"Nevertheless my persistence was rewarded and I managed to picture this beauty at very nice scenery". Indeed a beauty!
Enjoy your day.
Anna
ps. You really underestimate your photographic abilities. Your images and quality of work are always an inspiration to me.

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• cako (3395)
• [2008-12-12 0:56]

Hi Alexei
very nice colors and composition
very good sharp and detail
very well done.

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• albert (2971)
• [2008-12-12 3:03]

Hello Alexei,
For your first skipper's photo it's a very good one!
Very nice composed photo with great focus, details of both flowers and skipper are excellent
Well done
Albert

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• sandpiper2 (16757)
• [2008-12-12 3:36]

Hi Alex

A great first skipper post my friend.
Fantastic sharpness and details.
Good composition and POV. The skipper is highlighted beautifully against that great OOF neutral background. TFS

Chris

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• saeedabbasi (5100)
• [2008-12-12 7:58]

Hi dear Alexei ,
So nice macro with great details.
Amazing colours and nice sharpnes too.
Kind regards
Saeed

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• sayat (1457)
• [2008-12-12 10:27]

A very difficult insect to capture indeed but you got a lovely composition here. I like a lot the sharpness on the skipper and the quarter-seen lovely flower on the right which imparts amazing color to the frame.

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• Adanac (21378)
• [2008-12-12 18:34]

Hello Alexei,
Well My Friend you continue to amaze me with your incredible talent of shooting razor sharp images, this is outstanding quality work Alexei, thank you.
Rick

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• demeve (6165)
• [2008-12-12 20:33]

Hello Alexei,
A fine shot my friend.. Great POV, the skipper is very beautiful
but the red flower is a bit distracting, nevertheless a wonderful
shot.. Well done my friend

Everton

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• fiyo (15161)
• [2008-12-13 2:57]

Hello Alexei,
A wonderful macro. Sharpness,details and blur BG is
excellent.Well done.TFS

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• angybone (7684)
• [2008-12-13 6:18]

Wonderful post for this cold day.
You remind us of the beauty of summer and spring - the colors that will return. Thank you!

A lovely shot. Beautiful composition with the Indian Blanket peeking into the shot.

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• joey (24909)
• [2008-12-13 15:30]

Hi Alexei!
Very detailed capture of this Mallow Skipper.
Superb composition.
Excellent DOF.
Lovely colours.

Very well done!
Joe

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• scharan1 (820)
• [2008-12-13 18:32]

Alex, que linda foto!
Uma composição versátil e as cores e detalhes são uma maravilha. Interessante o detalhe do miolo da flor, parece ser feita de veludo, gostei da textura.
Parabéns!
GA
Vera

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• Heaven (7912)
• [2008-12-14 22:51]

Hi Alex!

It's quite difficult to dive into your picture because we have deep winter atmosphere here and a lot of snow! So I first had to get used to the splendid colours and the warm summer ambience of your picture. The butterfly is shown with great details on a lovely flower and the whole picture is well composed and pleasant. I also like the detailed notes.

Kind regards

Markus

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• clnaef (6814)
• [2008-12-14 23:15]

Bonjour,
Un bel exemple de bon contraste.
Bonne journée.
clnaef

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• Juyona (16891)
• [2008-12-15 0:11]

Hola Alexei,
beautiful macro,
with a good frame
nice color and focus ...
outstanding details of the wings,
saludos amigo,

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• JORAPAVI (4643)
• [2008-12-15 1:12]

Hola Alexei,
Espectacular y bella composición con gran definición en sus detalles, bonitos colores, magnífica iluminación con un fondo muy agradable. saludos
José Ramón

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• John_F_Kennedy (3684)
• [2008-12-15 7:35]

The butterfly really stands out, sharp fine details in the wings. Very good.
Best wishes,
Achim

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• hester (11638)
• [2008-12-15 9:51]

Hi Alexei

Such pretty and delicate colours and patterns on this beauty. I know skippers can be common but they are attractive. Lovely POV and colours

TFS

Karan

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• PaulH (13882)
• [2008-12-15 10:29]

Hi Alexei,
this is almost like a painting! Beautiful colours, very well composed and a perfect DOF - superb work as always my friend.
Paul

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• angela926 (3083)
• [2008-12-15 15:48]

Hello Alexei,
Excellent capture, beautiful colors and light,
superb sharpnes and depth of feild, wonderful
details and lovely oof background.
TFS
Angela

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• Royaldevon (4229)
• [2008-12-16 14:17]
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Hello Alexei,

It may be small but you have captured with very fine, accurate details. It is perfectly posed on the almost dead head of the flower. (Is it a gaillardia?)
I like how you have included a segment of a second flower in the frame. It gives a nice balance.

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

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• Nilson (4423)
• [2008-12-17 15:17]

Hi Alexei
Beautiful composition of this butterfly, good colors and details. You make a good job with the lighting.
Congratulations
Nilson

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• peter_stoeckl (11530)
• [2008-12-19 6:25]

Dear Alexei,
a wonderful presentation of the Mallow Skipper, perfectly describing its drab colours that usually are making it almost invisible at rest. Here on your picture, it stands out in its noble subtlety against the bright red and orange flowers. The distant background structures add a very pleasant atmosphere and dynamics.
Thank you my dear friend. With all my best wishes to you!
Peter

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• rousettus (19818)
• [2008-12-19 16:56]

Hi Alexei,
wonderful macro-shot for beautiful Skipper in your usual quality. excellent focus, POV, colors and lighting. Greatly composed. This is from great results of using f/9.5 and 2.8 macro lens. thanks for sharing, have a nice weekend, my friend
Ahmet

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• mlines (3116)
• [2008-12-21 11:40]

Hello Alexei, A good clean composition with exceptional colours. I like the way you have cropped this with the colour on the right side to add balance and interest. Your notes are always fun to read. TFS. Murray.

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• wuta (2142)
• [2008-12-23 11:46]

Hello Alexei , Exelent capture from the skipper , beauty colours and compositie , Have a very good Cristmas days and a very good 2009 for you and the famely ,Greetings Jaap and Teunie .

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• loot (11276)
• [2008-12-23 17:56]

Hi Alexei

Wow, what a brilliant posting. I've seldom seen an image where a skipper opened up its wings so beautifully to be captured. The total presentation is in wonderful harmony – colour wise, exposure wise, subject wise (especially with relation to the flower at the lower right hand corner),aesthetical, visually and also technically.

Well done MF and TFS.
Regards
Loot

PS. Pardon me for my short comment as I am rather pushed for time this year. It is more important that I want to thank you for the friendship you extended to me (and Anna) this past 2008. Also, I want to wish you and your loved ones a joyous Christmas and a wonderful New Year. May this Christ-fest and the imminent 2009 bring you everything that is beautiful and admirable, provide all your needs with blissful exuberance, present you with that which is edifying and inspiring, grant you blessed peace and harmony, and bestow upon you a myriad of worthwhile pleasures and breathtaking moments with close friends and dear family.

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• smitha (4409)
• [2008-12-25 22:52]

Dear Alexei,
Beautiful picture of the Skipper. Composition is excellent.The skipper, the flower and the background make it a joy to look at. Spot on focus, sharpness and details. Your persistence has really paid off well.:)
Thanks for the share and Happy holidays,
Regards,
Smitha.

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• jesst (2441)
• [2008-12-27 10:33]
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It's so wonderful to see something bright when it is cold and the landscapes around us are white or grey.

С наступающим Новым годом, Алекс!
Удачи и счастья! Пусть радуют близкие, побольше улыбок и радостных мгновений! И не менее ярких фотографий!

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• izler (44)
• [2009-01-03 7:28]

merhaba dostum alexei
çiçek de kelebek de çok güzel yakın çekimi de harika
kompozisyon, bakış açısı, alan derinliği ve netlik nefis
eline sağlık
selamlar
izler

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• haraprasan (20403)
• [2009-01-05 2:41]

Hi Alexei,
A beautiful capture of this beautiful skipper. Very well composed with sharp details. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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• valy67 (9219)
• [2009-01-05 8:29]

Hello Alexei !
Wow, wonderful little Skipper you managed to capture here ! I love the markings on its wings, must be a very efficient camouflage when he's sitting on a tree. Excellent details, and I also like the way you have composed your picture, as well as the blurred BG with lovely colors. The flower in the lower right corner adds a nice touch of beauty and color. Very well done !
Valerie.

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• jusninasirun (14660)
• [2009-01-06 16:51]

Hi Alexei.

It has been a while and I can see some fine new addition to your already wonderful gallery. This skipper has been registered with fine pov and sharp details with your 100mm lens. I like the perspective combined with muted background. Very good job and tfs.

Regards,
Jusni

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• Mana (18598)
• [2009-01-15 8:33]

Hi Alexei,
Outstanding shot of this tiny Mallow Skipper with immaculate sharpness and clarity of details on its wings. The flower are the right hand corner adds so much colour to the image and makes it look fabulous. Perfect lighting and DOF. Excellent composition.
TFS.
Sumon

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• oscarromulus (42)
• [2009-03-05 16:30]

GREAT EDUCATIVE NOTE, Alexei, my dear TN friend.
We have a very 'similar' type of species, at least, in BEHAVIOUR.
They also 'look' quite identicle; but, are not. I do have a sample within my library...... wonder where it is? If I find it I'll dedicate it to you. Is that a deal???
Lovely image. They are difficult to register. They hardly ever stop. Good job on this one.
Congratulations from Mario in Calgary.

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• Hormon_Manyer (10251)
• [2013-11-30 9:07]

Privet Alexei,
While looking at the queue, it's strange to realize how great place TrekNature once was and how bad nowadays the members are much less active. I found a lot of great photographers here who have gone from here. However, the photo you present is wonderful. I love the composition with only the half of the Gaillardia in the foreground (but it gives a fantastic color gamut), while the skipper is tack sharp, the details are awesome. Very, very spectacular image. Probably, imho, with just a little tighter crop on the top and on left it might even be more powerful, although this is just a personal opinion. DoF is also fantastic - as the whole image. Incredible pleasancy. Huge, huge thanks and congratulations. I hope you're well at this moment and your inactive period will be over soon.
Besst regards, László