Posted by Nick Mckeown on February 7, 2012 at 3:30 PM
Nikon D300 105mm f2.8 macro ISO 100 1/30s at f14 tripod
Taken in 2010 on a NNR called Glasdrum. These little beauties are only found within a 30 mile radius of Fort William. All C+C warmly welcomed.
Nick
Posted by John Robinson on February 7, 2012 at 4:03 PM
Very nice indeed but brings back sad memories for me.
My first job as warden on a NNR was at Castor Hanglands near Peterborough in about 1970. That was the last place in England where the butterfly existed. I only ever saw one and it went extinct that year ! ( Not my fault - honest !! )
Cheers
JR
Posted by Nick Mckeown on February 7, 2012 at 4:21 PM
Thanks John, very sad story indeed. They seem to be doing quite well just now which considering the wet climate here is amazing Found another small colony last year whilst looking for Marsh Frits so will revisit the area again this spring. Counting the weeks now!
Nick.
Posted by David Sewell on February 7, 2012 at 5:55 PM
That's a lovely capture, Nick. Lets hope they do well this year and you can get some more.
David
Posted by Bob Johnson on February 8, 2012 at 2:39 AM
David has said it all
Bob
Posted by Matt Cole on February 8, 2012 at 3:14 AM
that's a nice looking butterfly Nick, I didn't realise they were quite so scarce.
Nothing but admiration for you macro shooters. Enough separation from the background to make the butterfly stand out without taking away the feeling of the environment. Nice one.
Posted by David Taylor on February 10, 2012 at 11:21 AM
Discussion
7 repliesTaken in 2010 on a NNR called Glasdrum. These little beauties are only found within a 30 mile radius of Fort William. All C+C warmly welcomed.
Nick
My first job as warden on a NNR was at Castor Hanglands near Peterborough in about 1970. That was the last place in England where the butterfly existed. I only ever saw one and it went extinct that year ! ( Not my fault - honest !! )
Cheers
JR
Nick.
David
Bob
Matt