| I observed this extremely fresh and intact male below, which is one of the Summer brood of Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae). I never miss a chance to photograph these beauties, one of our most colourful species. The next brood will be in August which will then hibernate and emerge next Spring.  |
| Sony A6000. EF 70-200mm lens. 200mm. 1/320 at f8. ISO250 |
Stunning captures, Eoy! So crisp, clear, and colorful. A real beauty!
ReplyDeleteYes, I've seen lovely fresh ones out while running, plenty of red admirals too
ReplyDeleteIts about the time for them now Simon.
DeleteBeautiful collection Roy :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks David.
DeleteSuper shots Roy, a beautiful and vibrant Butterfly.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ian.
DeleteThey are a wonderful butterfly, and your photos show them of well, did see quite a few warming up on the walls yesterday, had a chat and wondered if one could have been mine that I raised....
ReplyDeleteAmanda xx
Thanks Amanda, they could have been yours.
DeleteThat is one gorgeous tortoiseshell, Roy! The colors are so crisp and rich. And your new header image is not too shabby either! Cheers.
ReplyDeleteHey Roy... Not a blemish that I can see, real beauty. You captured it as I would expect, excellent like you always do :}
ReplyDeleteLike your header too!
Grace
Thanks GG.
DeleteAbsolutely gorgeous captures, Roy! Wow!
ReplyDeleteI agree Roy, it is a wonderful species and that male had beautiful bright colours.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos, the first one is tops!!
Enjoy the new week :)
Oh merveilleux, quelle belles photos Roy, c'est magnifique. Un papillon que je ne vois pas beaucoup, tu as de la chance :)
ReplyDeleteBises
Merci Nathalie.
DeleteLovely photos of this handsome butterfly.
ReplyDeleteOur most colourful I think. Thanks Gunilla.
DeleteWow! That's all I can say...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful? It is not enough... for such great images...
Thanks Ana, they are a great subject to shoot.
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