vanessa atalanta by CarolG

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Having spent all summer and autumn trying to capture a red admiral on camera, I had given up the ghost of ever succeeding. However, yesterday I had a stroke of luck, and found this beautiful butterfly to be a very willing model. She even allowed me to put my hand near her, at which she climbed onto my finger, to say I was amazed is putting it lightly!

Camera:	Olympus FE-210 Check out Olympus Image Space!
Recording media:	JPEG (digital)

Title:	vanessa atalanta
Username:	CarolG
Uploaded:	10 Jan 2011 - 5:47 AM
Tags:	Bug insect, Close-up, Close-up / macro, General, Red admiral, Vanessa atalanta, Wildlife / nature
Votes:	84
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Rock (e2 Member)

10 Jan 2011 - 5:50 AM

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Nice and bright !

Rock

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looloobey (e2 Member)

10 Jan 2011 - 6:10 AM

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Lovely close-ups of this beaitful butterfly. V1 for me - detail is amazing. Louise

Jekaro (e2 Member)

10 Jan 2011 - 6:42 AM

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All four shots are superb, Carol, wonderful details, light and colours, can't choose between them as all deserve a vote each.
Roy

brownsilent (e2 Member)

10 Jan 2011 - 7:05 AM

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Good morning Carol,
another set of images of very good quality. V3 is my fav. because of the unusual pov, great detail in all,
Johanna

lianna

10 Jan 2011 - 7:11 AM

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A beautiful set of images carol!!! Fantastic x x

VIKI (e2 Member)

10 Jan 2011 - 7:29 AM

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yes all 4 deserve a vote each, but I love v4 as she is on your finger. Delightful!

SUE118 (e2 Member)

10 Jan 2011 - 7:30 AM

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Lovely set Carol and you were lucky.

fudgy

10 Jan 2011 - 7:31 AM

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All fabulous but my fave is v3 ...

very well done

fudgy

Lillian (e2 Member)

10 Jan 2011 - 7:50 AM

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Beautifully captured Carol, and an honour for you indeed! V3 is outstanding ...such a poser.
Lillian

barbarahirst (e2 Member)

10 Jan 2011 - 8:03 AM

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She really is a true beauty.
Fabulous captures
And what lovely colouring she has

pdcche (e2 Member)

10 Jan 2011 - 8:24 AM

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Great set of four, all are nice.. Peter

saeidNL (e2 Member)

10 Jan 2011 - 8:26 AM

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Wonderful set of images ,all very beautiful indeed V1 is my favorite,
saeid

fentiger

10 Jan 2011 - 8:54 AM

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Amazing Carol how you get insects to climb on to you hand. Very good macro photography.

Albert

teocali (e2 Member)

10 Jan 2011 - 8:57 AM

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Superb Carol - lovely rich tones and wing textures/detail. Particularly like the unusual POV in V3.
Sylvia

andylea (e2 Member)

10 Jan 2011 - 9:13 AM

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brilliant set carol cracking detail and colour v3 for me today a belter nice one Wink
andy

Alan_Baseley (e2 Member)

10 Jan 2011 - 9:26 AM

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Super set,
Alan

mrswoolybill (Critique Team)

10 Jan 2011 - 9:26 AM

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V1 has a lovely, gentle, draped look. All such insect life disappeared here long ago...
Moira

Ray42 (e2 Member)

10 Jan 2011 - 9:32 AM

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A good set Carol - you do get them early there - I would like to know who does the finger modelling!!!! LOL

HobbitDave (e2 Member)

10 Jan 2011 - 9:55 AM

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Hello Vanessa, you're gorgeous! And there's me thinking you were just a Red Admiral Wink Beautiful set, Carol, all excellent, especially v.2.
I had a Peacock (maybe she was called Frederica Wink sit on my finger to be photographed last year. Wonderful feeling, isn't it.
Lovely set of images. Dave.

cassiecat

10 Jan 2011 - 10:06 AM

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v2 is my fav.lesley

Gray_ina

10 Jan 2011 - 10:31 AM

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Hi Carol wow you were lucky ,a great set gray.

danbrann (e2 Member)

10 Jan 2011 - 11:08 AM

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An outstanding set Carol.

Alvar

10 Jan 2011 - 11:12 AM

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Beautiful set
Alvar

RonnieAG (e2 Member)

10 Jan 2011 - 11:32 AM

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Lovely set, Carol: such an attractive butterfly,with V 1 standing out for me.
Ronnie.

EAS (e2 Member)

10 Jan 2011 - 12:05 PM

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Love the colours in V2. What a very special treat to have her on your finger.

Ann

Joline (e2 Member)

10 Jan 2011 - 12:27 PM

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All things come to those who wait....what a special treat!

TrevBatWCC (e2 Member)

10 Jan 2011 - 12:54 PM

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Brilliant set, Carol, and to get her onto your finger, too, that's amazing!
TrevB

Len1950 (e2 Member)

10 Jan 2011 - 1:18 PM

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Boy have you got this off to a fine art, absolutely stunning set.

Len

Silverzone (e2 Member)

10 Jan 2011 - 2:28 PM

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It doesn't surprise me at all! You know how the animals befreinded Tarzan, well word has got round that you are the Tarzan of the bug world! Super captures, Sylvia

Daisymaye (e2 Member)

10 Jan 2011 - 2:37 PM

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You must wear a special bug perfume that the critters love. You sure get some amazing captures. Good for you, these are excellent again.............Sandy

moiral (e2 Member)

10 Jan 2011 - 4:12 PM

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4 fantastic shots. I love the way you have shot the underside in V3. Beautiful. Moira

EMJAYCEE (e2 Member)

10 Jan 2011 - 4:16 PM

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All four shots are superb but V2 is my favourite.
Joan.

Growmore (e2 Member)

10 Jan 2011 - 4:54 PM

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Lovely set Carol very colourful and beautiful. Gary

graceland

10 Jan 2011 - 5:27 PM

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HI blancmange its a 1970s thing i guess ( :

dusfim

10 Jan 2011 - 5:31 PM

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Lovely close-ups of this beautiful butterfly Sure you was so lucky to allow you to touch her. V3 caught my eye, full marks for your set. dusfim

jonwebber

10 Jan 2011 - 5:32 PM

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V3 is the star of this show for me. Great stuff.
jon

Mynett

10 Jan 2011 - 6:22 PM

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lovely set here carol - nice detail in all of them

Linda

jase147

10 Jan 2011 - 6:58 PM

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lovely set of images , great detail and colour .......... Jase

WindowonWildlife (e2 Member)

10 Jan 2011 - 7:00 PM

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Wonderful as always Carol Excellent macro work.

gilbo (e2 Member)

10 Jan 2011 - 7:11 PM

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Mrs Dolittle does it again ! Lovely summery images making me forget the cold outdoors !

jaktis (e2 Member)

10 Jan 2011 - 7:16 PM

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Superb details of the antennae

Peter

VivienO

10 Jan 2011 - 7:28 PM

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Beautiful compositions and detail. Especially like V1 & V3 with the flower adding interest.
Vivien

vandalp

10 Jan 2011 - 7:59 PM

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Great set as always Carol, love V3.
Vanda

jackitec (e2 Member)

10 Jan 2011 - 8:19 PM

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Lovely set, no.4 for me,

Jack.

bluetitblue (e2 Member)

10 Jan 2011 - 8:25 PM

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Great macro shots V2 for me excellent work.

whiteswan01

10 Jan 2011 - 9:00 PM

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four cracking shots
Dawn

Trout_Man

10 Jan 2011 - 10:48 PM

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Fabulous detail in the images V2 excellent Geoff.

mishu78

11 Jan 2011 - 4:31 AM

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Excellent work Carol!

hary60

11 Jan 2011 - 9:59 AM

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WOW what a stunning set V3 my fav
Harry

LexEquine

11 Jan 2011 - 4:44 PM

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Superb & lovely set of macro images of this splendid Butterfly, Carol. Great work.
Peter

sparrowhawk (e2 Member)

11 Jan 2011 - 4:50 PM

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magnificent set the the wonders of nature never cease to amaze you do they

tigertimb

12 Jan 2011 - 4:47 PM

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Great shots and I love the POV of #3
Tim

evelen (e2 Member)

12 Jan 2011 - 6:33 PM

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great set of shots carol happy new year.
eve.

digital_boi

13 Jan 2011 - 2:13 PM

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love the finger shot also click

accipiter (e2 Member)

14 Jan 2011 - 6:50 AM

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Superb set Carol. A

Glostopcat (e2 Member)

16 Jan 2011 - 4:09 PM

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A fabulous set Carol, v3 is fantastic I love the viewpoint

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