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Posted by John Robinson on August 1, 2010 at 1:46 PM

Brimstone on varigated Weigelia.
Is that good camouflage or what ?!Taken this afternoon in the garden.
D200 Sigma 150 mm
Monopod
400 ISO
125th @f8
JR

Posted by Dale Sutton on August 1, 2010 at 2:10 PM

Nice one John the colour compliments the Brimstone well.

Dale

Posted by Andy Gregory on August 1, 2010 at 3:30 PM

Excellent shot John, not seen any of these for a couple of years.

Posted by Bronia Klima on August 1, 2010 at 4:11 PM

Amazing John I have never seen one of these before could be so easily missed. how they blend in so well. you have a wonderful garden
Bronia

Posted by Paul King on August 1, 2010 at 6:10 PM

nice image John all a bit tatty here at mo.

Posted by Karen Summers on August 2, 2010 at 5:54 AM

good shot John not easily spotted I would imagine, this image shows just how camoflagued (I know I have spelt that wrong

) they are.

Posted by Jeff Harrison on August 2, 2010 at 9:45 AM

An excellent illustration of nature's ability to camouflage its subjects

Posted by David Taylor on August 2, 2010 at 12:37 PM

A fine example of mimesis. A shame about the OOF leaf to the right, which somwhat draws my eye.

Posted by John Robinson on August 2, 2010 at 2:42 PM

Thanks people.
JR