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Adonis blue (Lysandra bellargus)-male.
Photographed on Rew down, Ventnor, IW, 8 Aug 10.
f5.6, 1/800 sec, ISO 200 @ 150mm, hand held. This lovely little butterfly could fly perfectly well but seemed unable to fold his wings correctly upon landing, this image was taken at about 6.30 pm and he had been settled for approx 5 mins, very breezy, 30+ shots taken to get just one half decent image. Please view large.
Thank you very much to all who took time to vote and comment on my previous (Grass snake) upload.
David

Camera:Nikon D300 Check out Nikon Nation!
Lens:Nikon 105 VR + 1.4TC
Recording media:JPEG (digital)
Title:Adonis blue
Username:chalkhillblue chalkhillblue
Uploaded:29 Aug 2010 - 4:15 PM
Tags:Adonis blue, Butterflies, Clos up/macro, Close-up / macro, Wildlife / nature
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Mayfly
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483 forum posts United Kingdom2 Constructive Critique Points
29 Aug 2010 - 4:46 PM
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Stunning colour and detail.

Andy.

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Daisymaye
Daisymaye (e2 Member)
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29 Aug 2010 - 4:51 PM
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Beautiful colour and detail. Lovely capture........Sandy

KarenFB
KarenFB (Junior Gallery Team)
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29 Aug 2010 - 5:20 PM
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Stunning details!

I've noticed Common Blue females sometimes sit rubbing their wings together - I always thought it was a way of attracting males (either by flashing blue, or distributing scent).

Imagephotographics
29 Aug 2010 - 5:31 PM
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Beautiful capture David

Chris

Snapitt
Snapitt (e2 Member)
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29 Aug 2010 - 5:39 PM
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An absolutely cracking macro. Its a real beauty. Love the detail and the colours. Well done.

Ja\ne

tomcat
tomcat (e2 Member)
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29 Aug 2010 - 5:51 PM
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just love it

Adrian

CarolG
CarolG (e2 Member)
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108 forum postsCarolG vcard Greece12 Constructive Critique Points
29 Aug 2010 - 5:57 PM
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A beautiful image, David, stunning colours and detail. Carol

NigelKiteley
NigelKiteley (e2 Member)
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29 Aug 2010 - 6:12 PM
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This is an admirable result given the conditions David. The detail and colours are superb!

photoflacky
29 Aug 2010 - 7:33 PM
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beautiful image ...lee

pluckyfilly
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29 Aug 2010 - 8:33 PM
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VERY windy today surprised you managed a shot at all - well done

bricurtis
bricurtis (e2 Member)
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1810 forum postsbricurtis vcard England42 Constructive Critique Points
29 Aug 2010 - 8:38 PM
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Lovely capture David - a real treat just to get a flash of that stunning blue. I know what you mean about these windy conditions - a real pain.
Brian.

franfoto
29 Aug 2010 - 8:46 PM
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Fantastic detail in this shot and such a lovely comp. The light is beautiful.
Did you use a tripod?
Fran

maratsuikka
29 Aug 2010 - 8:56 PM
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my fav also,too fast for me ...in.flight

excellent image DN

TerryMcK
TerryMcK (e2 Member)
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71 forum postsTerryMcK vcard United Kingdom2 Constructive Critique Points
29 Aug 2010 - 9:47 PM
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Good work with this finely detailed & well-presented picture, David.
Terry

Gezina
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United Kingdom6 Constructive Critique Points
29 Aug 2010 - 10:21 PM
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How lovely to see that magnificent blue of this particular butterfly - well captured David - Ina

Ian Pratt
29 Aug 2010 - 11:27 PM
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Well done to get both sides of the butterfly. Very sharp and well-placed in the frame.

Jekaro
Jekaro (e2 Member)
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31 Aug 2010 - 7:31 AM
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A superb capture, David, wonderful colours and details.
Roy

tubbtubby
31 Aug 2010 - 10:04 AM
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Just outstanding David well detailed throughout!!!!

sparklep
31 Aug 2010 - 10:03 PM
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This is so stunning and the detail is wondrful. I am so grateful for creation and the beauty around us. Your photographs are such a wonderful reminder.

mrjt
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1 Sep 2010 - 12:29 PM
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A fine image and beautiful colours...Jack

FeatherFriend
FeatherFriend (e2 Member)
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1 Sep 2010 - 2:30 PM
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A stunning shot David, beautiful detail/pose and color,
Geoff.

ImageProducer
ImageProducer (e2 Member)
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1 Sep 2010 - 6:34 PM
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awesome colour and detail,great shot.

Glostopcat
Glostopcat (e2 Member)
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2 Sep 2010 - 8:38 PM
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A fabulous shot of this beautiful bright blue butterfly. I'm sure I saw my first one ever today on Cranham Common in Gloucestershire, but alas I couldn't catch him on camera

Last Modified By Glostopcat at 2 Sep 2010 - 8:38 PM
teocali
teocali (e2 Member)
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71 forum poststeocali vcard England18 Constructive Critique Points
3 Sep 2010 - 8:46 PM
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Simply exquisite David. Wonderful iridescence, colours and wing patterning, together with pin sharp detail and superb textures. Beautifully composed with lovely clean bg tones.
Sylvia

OAKEY
OAKEY (e2 Member)
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6 Sep 2010 - 9:20 PM
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Stunningly beautiful close up and great composition.
Shaun

RTDS
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Cyprus
9 Sep 2010 - 7:49 PM
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Superb capture!!
Robert

sparrowhawk
sparrowhawk (e2 Member)
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9 Sep 2010 - 8:21 PM
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fantastic no other words describe this awesome shot

artcubis
10 Nov 2010 - 7:18 PM
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Magical. Lovely. Perfectly beautiful colors and markings.

Catherine

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