Chequered skipper

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Posted by Tom Smit on May 18, 2009 at 10:09 AM

Sorry for not being around much lately and commenting the pictures. This UKNP is so productive you almost have to take the whole day to look and comment.

This one of a Chequered skipper on a Dandelion I shot during our last trip with the photoclub.
Hope you like it. C&C welcome. Thanks.

Exposure time 1/160 s
F-number f/11
Exposure program Manual
ISO speed ratings ISO 100
Focal length 180 mm
Flash mode External flash
Focus mode MF

Posted by John Robinson on May 18, 2009 at 2:32 PM

Now that brings back memories !!
I was maybe one of the last people to see one of these in England . I was warden at castor hanglands which was the only place they were found in the 70 ,s
They went extinct soon after that, and now only occur in Scotland I think.
Good one.
Cheers
john

Posted by Tom Smit on May 18, 2009 at 4:53 PM

Hello John, I'm sorry to hear that. As far as I know they are rather common over here. So if you ever come to Holland, take your chance.
Thanks for looking.

Grt.
Tom

Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on May 19, 2009 at 2:27 AM

A very nice and sharp image, Tom. However I think it is a bit tight in the frame. A bit more space would (in my opinion) certainly be benefitting.

Posted by Matt Cole on May 19, 2009 at 8:09 AM

a little tight in the frame perhaps but still a nice image Tom, nicely taken.

Matt

Posted by Jeroen Stel on May 19, 2009 at 10:35 AM

Wonderful detail in the head section and a lovely species.
I would have preferred it to be a tad less tight and perhaps shot at eye level.

Greetings,

Jeroen Stel