Small Copper

Discussion

8 replies

Posted by Matt Cole on September 7, 2008 at 3:20 PM

A Small Copper feeding on Knapweed (I think).

Canon 400D with Sigma 150mm lens.

1/160, f8, ISO 200, tripod.

All C+C welcomed.

Matt

Posted by Rene de Heer on September 7, 2008 at 4:10 PM

Matt, im not a macro specialist...i find it too difficult

I really like this, nice background, lovely butterfky and flower and techs seems spot on!
Well done!
Rene de Heer

Posted by John Robinson on September 7, 2008 at 4:43 PM

Difficult angle for any Butterfly shot.! head nice and sharp.
Has one antenna gone ?
Cheers
JohnR
PS tis Knapweed. Love the pattern on the bud base.!

Posted by Justin on September 7, 2008 at 4:47 PM

A good image and really nice how the light is catching the wings and bringing out the lovely orange colour. Attractive perch too.

Posted by Ian Macdermott on September 7, 2008 at 7:47 PM

Very attractive shot sharp and with a very good background

Regards

Ian

Posted by Matt Cole on September 8, 2008 at 2:27 AM

thanks very much for the comments. John, I've just had to check the original file but the 2nd antenna is actually there, it's just pointing straight towards the camera so has virtually disappeared. You can see the orangey brown tip by the butterfly's 'mouth'.

Matt

Posted by eric weight on September 8, 2008 at 2:17 PM

Excellent shot Matt. I must admit that for me the butterfly enhances the Knapweed shot. Interesting patterns on the flower. I wish John hadn't mentioned the antenna - I keep looking for it now.
Love the comp and colours BG spot on as well.

Eric

Posted by Guy Rogers on September 9, 2008 at 3:34 PM

Hello Matt.

Very nice and I like the angle of the Small Copper on the flower.

Posted by John Robinson on September 9, 2008 at 6:31 PM

Got it Matt !!