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A six spot burnet moth feeding on some scabious at Prestbury Hill nature reserve near Cheltenham, taken last week on my last visit there

Brand:Canon
Camera:Canon IXUS 107
Lens:5.0 - 20.0 mm (35 mm equivalent: 27.5 - 109.9 mm)
Recording media:JPEG (digital)
Date Taken:26 Jul 2011 - 12:00 AM
Focal Length:5mm
Lens Max Aperture:f/2.8
Aperture:f/2.8
Shutter Speed:1/640sec
Exposure Comp:0.0
ISO:80
Metering Mode:Evaluative
Flash:Auto, Did not fire
Title:Six Spot on Scabious
Username:Glostopcat Glostopcat
Uploaded:4 Aug 2011 - 3:53 PM
Tags:Butterfly conservation, Close-up / macro, Glos, Prestbury hill nature reserve, Scabious, Six spot burnet moth
Votes:48
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TerryMcK
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4 Aug 2011 - 3:59 PM
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Well captured & nicely presented, Ed.
Terry

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CarolG
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4 Aug 2011 - 4:05 PM
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It couldn't have landed on a more photogenic wild flower, Ed, a beautiful image. Carol

EAS
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4 Aug 2011 - 4:05 PM
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This is so very beautiful, not just a superb Scabious but with it gorgeous visitor making a glorious and so colourful image.

Ann

Daisymaye
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4 Aug 2011 - 4:17 PM
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Beautiful, both flower and critter. Excellently detailed image...........Sandy

mikbee
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4 Aug 2011 - 4:27 PM
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I thought you were playing dominoes here with your title Ed.
And I have played with some right fly guys too !!
A fine detailed close up.
Mick.

graceland
4 Aug 2011 - 4:37 PM
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raining Ed


nice picture again

Rock
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4 Aug 2011 - 4:46 PM
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Grand shot, aday welcome of rain here in the Vale of York.

Rock

RonnieAG
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4 Aug 2011 - 5:03 PM
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Most attractive shot, Ed: very nicely captured.
Ronnie.

JackieB
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4 Aug 2011 - 5:16 PM
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Excellent shot Ed, great detail.....well done

Jackie

Herge88
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4 Aug 2011 - 5:37 PM
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Great close detail again Ed.

Best Matt

lifesnapper
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4 Aug 2011 - 6:04 PM
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A lovely flower Ed', playing host to an interesting Insect. Smashing shot mate.

John Smile

evelen
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4 Aug 2011 - 6:20 PM
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excellent shot and colour.
eve.

Maiwand
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4 Aug 2011 - 6:59 PM
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A fine and well detailed shot Ed.
Ron

janty66
4 Aug 2011 - 7:30 PM
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I saw my first one of these last Saturday, wonderful mini beasts....

Excellent capture, lovely detail...

gingerdelight
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4 Aug 2011 - 8:18 PM
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A super capture Ed.
Carol

pluckyfilly
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4 Aug 2011 - 8:48 PM
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well taken picture - I never seem to find these species

bricurtis
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4 Aug 2011 - 9:10 PM
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Moth and Scabious both look good Ed.
Brian.

sweetpea62
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4 Aug 2011 - 10:05 PM
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Great close up and detail Ed and a beautiful flower, lovely shot..Lin

Last Modified By sweetpea62 at 4 Aug 2011 - 10:05 PM
pamelajean
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5 Aug 2011 - 12:15 AM
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These moths are so beautiful, haven't seen one for ages though.

Ray42
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5 Aug 2011 - 8:25 AM
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An excellent and lovely shot Ed

Glostopcat
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5 Aug 2011 - 8:54 AM
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Many thanks for all your comments and clicks, they are much appreciated, Ed

ChiliMan
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6 Aug 2011 - 7:19 PM
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Pretty moth but the flower is what I'm focusing on - gorgeous!

Andrew

This is very sharp and detailed,excellent captureSmile I took some shots of one of these,but ended up binning themSmile
Great shot ,
Mike

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