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Swallowtail

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Posted by Clive_S on June 25, 2006 at 6:12 AM
This is a macro of a freshly emerged Swallowtail butterfly Papilio machaon of the British subspecies britannicus. This species is now sadly restricted to the Norfolk Broads.

The light was shining through the wing allowing the underside pattern to show through faintly.

D70 180mm f16 1/2sec ISO 400 tripod, natural light and reflector.
Posted by Brian McGeough on June 25, 2006 at 9:41 AM
Hi Clive,

Nice shot, i like it alot, it works for me :toast:

Brian
Posted by Dave Courtenay on June 25, 2006 at 9:45 AM
Great detail :toast:
Posted by Rob Ashton on June 25, 2006 at 10:21 AM
Very intersting close-up. It works for me.

Rob :toast:
Posted by Simon Litten on June 25, 2006 at 4:05 PM
Brilliant image - well thought out and packed with detail. I'd love to see a large print of this.

Simon
Posted by Tim Munsey on June 26, 2006 at 7:55 AM
Fantastic work, great eye and mind you have.

:toast: :toast: :toast:

Tim
Posted by Paula Graham on June 26, 2006 at 9:20 AM
Wow, most unusual shot with great detail and originality.
Posted by Philip Kirkham on June 26, 2006 at 10:36 AM
Hello Clive
Clever stuff, it works really well.
Best wishes
Phil :toast: :toast:
Posted by David Kjaer on June 26, 2006 at 10:51 AM
Hi Clive

Super detail and composition - works for me!

David :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Michael Sayles on June 26, 2006 at 11:11 AM
A superb and refreshing image.

Michael S
Posted by Sean Bolton on June 26, 2006 at 2:51 PM
Hi Clive

A good composition and an unusual abstract approach to the normal butterfly shots. Nicely done.

cheers

Sean
Posted by Tom_W on June 26, 2006 at 4:07 PM
Very Different and Very Nice
Posted by Colin Pickett on June 26, 2006 at 5:18 PM
Well seen, great colour. :toast: