Large Skipper

Its been a while since I've posted anything or left any comments although I have dropped in occasionally, apologies for not being a better participant! The dreaded work has too often interfered with my time! But with a load of stuff finished off recently I dusted off the lens and inspired by all the great butterfly stuff on here thought I'd better try and improve my macro images.

So here's what I got. Its been quite windy here but there were some spots in more sheltered areas where the grasses weren't moving quite so much. The sun was out too so these guys were quite active but I did manage to find one that would stay still for a moment albeit buried quite deep in the stems.

40D + 150mm macro, f6.3 at ISO200 for 1/320. Tripod
About 40% of the original frame

All comments welcome and also any tips on finding subjects for when I can overwhelm the urge to go back to sleep in the early hours would be much appreciated!

Thanks

Good one Magnus and nice and sharp where it matters.
I've found that the bramble/blackberry bushes is a good spot for a variety of butterflies.

Excellent closeup. Makes a refreshing change from the usual BBBOTBBI (beautiful but bordering on the banal butterfly image) Keep these closeups coming.

There is a saying Do what you love, and love what you Do which, as I get older and have gone through the death of my wife and a heart attack, is becoming more my way of thinking.

Lovely photo Magnus,love the angle of the butterfly,colours and detail and very good, and it's nice to see you back,was wondering where you'd gone and thank you for your nice comments on my dipper ,nice work

The detail is really superb Magnus, I like the angle too.

Fine macro work Magnus,
congrats to your success with your nest box. 14 from 18 is really a joy

Bertl

Unusual angle - which is not easy.
Well done.
JohnR

Thanks for the comments and suggestions everyone, always helpful

Very nice image Magnus, would have liked to see it a bit more to the left of the frame.
Rene de Heer