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Heath fritillary

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Posted by David Sewell on July 8, 2012 at 9:39 AM
Heath fritillary
Heath fritillaries are our local speciality, with a large colony just a few miles from our home. Unlike many other species they seem to have done really well this year. I liked this one for the way it is perching on a ragged robin. I would be interested to know if it works for others as well, or do you think the petals of the flower detract from the butterfly?

Thanks,

David

Lens: 150 mm Sigma macro
Shutter speed: 1/200 sec
Aperture: f/8
ISO speed: 400
White-balance: Auto
Flash: No
Camera make: NIKON CORPORATION
Camera model: D300
Exposure mode: Aperture priority
Exposure compensation: 0 EV
Metering mode: Centre Weighted Average
Posted by Phil Ellard on July 8, 2012 at 9:41 AM
I think it works well and the flower adds some great colour, in a perfect world perhaps the petals would not overlap the butterfly but i think I'm being petty... :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by John Robinson on July 8, 2012 at 10:17 AM
I agree with Phil, David but still good enough for me. Better than any I have (haven't got any :biggrin: )
Cheers
JR
Posted by Andy Shepherd on July 8, 2012 at 1:34 PM

Works for me too, David. The markings on the underwing are superb :toast:

Andy... :smile:
Posted by Barry Southon on July 8, 2012 at 1:42 PM
David

A perfect example.

:wink:
Posted by Neil Burton on July 8, 2012 at 4:40 PM
Nit covered, works for me! :toast:
Posted by keith mitchell on July 8, 2012 at 4:56 PM
David tiny nit covered ,lovely shot.

Keith.
Posted by Nick Mckeown on July 9, 2012 at 8:53 AM
Beautiful image of a beautiful fritilliary.

Nick. :toast: :toast: :toast: :smile: :wavey:
Posted by Bob Johnson on July 9, 2012 at 12:35 PM
Yep lovely shot :wink:

Bob :smile:
Posted by David Taylor on July 11, 2012 at 7:20 PM
Indeed it is an excellent image.

:toast: :toast: :toast: :jump: