Out walking my Old English Sheepdog today along the banks of the River Dee and I noticed that the Large Skipper butterflies were out and about. Now I know for sure summer has arrived.
As is the way with these busy little butterflies, they ploughed a furrow flitting between some patches of Red Clover and Tufted Vetch (pictured) and back again. Judging by their vibrant colours, I guess they may well have emerged today.
Barrie
PS: the ant was a bonus!
Posted by John Chapman on June 8, 2007 at 12:37 PM
Hi Barry,
I've been frantically chasing this species around too over the last week,not managed anything half as good as yours though.
A superb image in every respect with the ant being the icing on the cake.
First class.
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6 repliesOut walking my Old English Sheepdog today along the banks of the River Dee and I noticed that the Large Skipper butterflies were out and about. Now I know for sure summer has arrived.
As is the way with these busy little butterflies, they ploughed a furrow flitting between some patches of Red Clover and Tufted Vetch (pictured) and back again. Judging by their vibrant colours, I guess they may well have emerged today.
Barrie
PS: the ant was a bonus!
John
Aberdeen
I've been frantically chasing this species around too over the last week,not managed anything half as good as yours though.
A superb image in every respect with the ant being the icing on the cake.
First class.
It would be cool if you could edit the cam Tech's in with your comment, cuz i'd like to see what setting are used
Thanks for the kind comments.
In my haste, I forgot the techs (I am getting on a bit you know!)
Canon 1Ds-II
Canon 180mm macro (I've sold the 1800mm)
1/200th @ f/14 (iso 250asa equivalent)
Barrie :)