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Brimstone butterfly on thistle

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Posted by Guy Rogers on November 27, 2011 at 1:34 PM
Brimstone butterfly on thistle
Canon 5D, Sigma 189mm, iso 100, 1/15 - 1/2, f16, tripod.

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Posted by David Sewell on November 27, 2011 at 1:57 PM
Beautiful detail on this one, Guy. I would have preferred a little more space around the butterfly, but I guess that is a matter of personal taste.

David
Posted by Andy Shepherd on November 27, 2011 at 2:18 PM
Another fine macro image, Guy. I love the leaf like qualities of this species and the thistle perch is very nice. Agree with David re the space around flutterby.

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Posted by Phil Shaw on November 27, 2011 at 2:31 PM
Lots of detail and nice and sharp. The graphic qualities of the subject matter might make the image work well in monochrome too.
Posted by Robert Lawrence on November 27, 2011 at 3:53 PM
Personally I think there is enough space around this particular one. No nits from me.
Posted by Nick Mckeown on November 27, 2011 at 4:02 PM
A little more space would be nice but I also think it is fine as is due to the leaf shape of the butterfly. The detail and sharpness is spot on Guy as is the lighting. Don't get these in Scotland and have always eluded me when down in England so I am very jealous! :razz: :smile:
Nick.

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Posted by Paul Whippey on November 27, 2011 at 5:02 PM
Interesting subject matter Guy, a little more space to the right would be nice as stated by others. Superb photo, love the sharpness and the colours. :toast:
Posted by PhilH on November 28, 2011 at 8:38 AM
The minor nit has been mentioned, but it is fine for presentation here... Nice one...

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Posted by Andy Astbury on November 29, 2011 at 3:16 AM
For me this is one of your best macro images of the year Guy - the light is striking, the BG is great and the colours work so well - plus it's super sharp - great shot :toast: :toast:
Posted by Barry Southon on November 29, 2011 at 5:48 AM
Guy

All been said a pleasure to view.
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Posted by Matt Cole on November 29, 2011 at 5:55 AM
really nice Guy, I like them fairly large in the frame, particularly at this size. Pretty much perfect I would say. You do realise you've posted 2 of my bogey subjects recently - I've never managed a decent image of a Brimstone or an Orange Tip!

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Posted by Ian Mason on December 1, 2011 at 10:14 AM
Superb! I vote for a little more space, but that's very minor and subjective.