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Posted by Brett Lewis on June 2, 2008 at 2:43 PM
Taken on Saturday whilst out and about with a few good friends and local photographers including, Tony Flashman, Ian Andrews, Nick Armitt..

We had spent the day taking in the local flora and fauna and this image was captured after we discovered a butterfly 'roost' at one of Kent's many wildlife hotspots..

The light was interesting to work with as it was falling away at the end of the day. The butterflies were numerous and settled on the long stems of the grasses. We all took the opportunity to grab a good number of frames before heading back to Tony's for a take-away.. A nice end to a great day of photography.

Kind regards,

Brett :cool:

Canon 30D, 150mm Macro + 20mm Ext.
F8.0 @ 1/200, ISO 250, handheld.
Posted by Tim Munsey on June 2, 2008 at 2:58 PM
Very tidy, sounds the perfect day especially with Tony's takeaway, but IMHO a pint of real ale is a must.

Tim
Posted by Matt Cole on June 2, 2008 at 3:05 PM
a fantastic shot. For several years now I have been hoping to find Common Blues in this sort of situation but they've been very scarce up here. It seems Kent is the place to see them. :smile:

Matt
Posted by Brett Lewis on June 2, 2008 at 3:09 PM
Thanks guys, Always up for a good pint of real Ale.. Nothing better after a long day.. :smile:
Posted by John Robinson on June 2, 2008 at 3:09 PM
Very nice indeed.
JR
Posted by Robert Lawrence on June 2, 2008 at 3:48 PM
Fantastic shot. I am so envious of these macro images, must try to get some.
Posted by tony flashman on June 2, 2008 at 4:13 PM
A great result from a great weekend Brett. Thanks for your company.

Tony :toast: :toast:

ps there's no flys on this shot...........
Posted by Nigel Blake on June 2, 2008 at 4:19 PM
Excellent image, with fine positioning of the subject and a perfect smooth background, I like it!
Posted by Major Gilbert on June 2, 2008 at 4:22 PM
Looks perfect to me Brett :toast:

Major.
Posted by Ian Macdermott on June 2, 2008 at 5:41 PM
Another fine macro shot which has everything :toast:


Ian
Posted by Matt Doggett on June 2, 2008 at 6:27 PM
Wondeful image , great background too :toast:
Posted by Ian Andrews on June 3, 2008 at 1:55 AM
A nice one Brett.
Thanks for the company (and the loan of the flash card! :rolleyes: )
It certainly was a good weekend.

Ian :toast: :toast:
Posted by Mark Sisson on June 3, 2008 at 3:23 AM
Classic Blue shot - well composed and great b/g to boot

:toast:

Mark
Posted by Paul Inglis on June 3, 2008 at 7:32 AM
Hi Brett,

Beautiful image!
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Posted by Alan Woolnough on June 3, 2008 at 7:37 AM
Yep, expertly done Brett :toast: :toast:

Alan
Posted by PhilH on June 3, 2008 at 9:40 AM
Nice one Brett, looks like I missed a good day, must try and get down there this coming weekend....

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Posted by Greg Hitchcock on June 3, 2008 at 10:46 AM
Beautiful, Brett, well captured.

Greg
Posted by Brett Lewis on June 3, 2008 at 11:33 AM
Thanks guys, comments are very much appreciated, glad you enjoyed the image.

Brett. :cool: :toast: :toast:
Posted by David Taylor on June 3, 2008 at 12:55 PM
Superb image, with great detail. :smile:
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Posted by eric weight on June 3, 2008 at 3:13 PM
Can't ask for better than that. Lovely shot.
Eric :toast: :toast:
Posted by Danny Green on June 3, 2008 at 6:02 PM
Wow what a beauty, love it

Danny

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