Brimstone / Gonepteryx rhamni ..... Explore @ 87. Thank you all.
A very first for me since i started to take photo's of butterflies,
but also a first for 2012. This little gem caught my eye when i was
trying to capture a wren. Lol i was chasing it around hoping it would
land and after 5 mins it did. The second shot was a little later after
some more chasing.
Over all a very good day with some great bird photo again from Upton
country park.
Oh the bottom photo i was on the floor to take the shot. starting
about 10 feet away and got to being 3 inches away before it took of
again.
Comments and faves
Sandra Standbridge., smarthair H20, Lisa Lawley-Catching up, matlacha, and 27 other people added this photo to their favorites.
cobby31... (3 months ago | reply)
Sandra Standbridge. (3 months ago | reply)
You have made my day. Wow!!!!!!! One of my fav Butterflies. Divine images. Yes, I absolutely love these shots.
roly2008 (back, trying to catch up) (3 months ago | reply)
Brilliant shots Paul....and very early!!
smarthair H20 (3 months ago | reply)
Great find and photo, nothing up north as of yet.
Andrew Cooper- Trying to catch up! (3 months ago | reply)
Wow! Two stunning shot Paul and a beautiful find. :-)
Gisele Morgan (3 months ago | reply)
yay! some pretty butterflies to brighten things up :)
Rob_ert (3 months ago | reply)
Nice pics, great to see some insects starting to come out.
Looks like the weather held up for you after all!
Nikon4pete-back tryimg to catch up! (3 months ago | reply)
great capture Paul..you should put it on the butterfly conservation page and let them know the time and place it was taken...1st photograph is good 2nd is even better Paul..well spotted and captured..did you get sore knees?..:-)
DavidAlan48 (3 months ago | reply)
Great work Paul.
n2kmp (Kim) (3 months ago | reply)
Thats really lovely Paul. Well spotted and captured :o)
Lisa Lawley-Catching up (3 months ago | reply)
You should be very happy with this little gem. :) Superb, and so early too. Well done :)
cobby31... (3 months ago | reply)
LOL Pete i was on my belly,
matlacha (3 months ago | reply)
What a great catch. Such a good close up...so vivid.
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Garry1968 (3 months ago | reply)
Stunning captures and one of my very fav butterflies, superb to see them now.
Last year they started being about in March......todays mild weather was ideal for them.
mattberry (3 months ago | reply)
Saw my first for 2012 today too Paul. I love the top image, it is in such a typical pose and position for this time of year in the warm leaf litter, well done!
Matt
Le pot-ager (3 months ago | reply)
Congrats on Explore !
Orpinbleu (3 months ago | reply)
Congrats on Explore !!!
dreamer@desh (3 months ago | reply)
Fabulous shot!
Chickpeasrule (3 months ago | reply)
Stunning shots, very well deserved in Explore :)
Derek_Custer (3 months ago | reply)
Great shot. Congratulations for Explore :)
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srj Susan Off for a bit (3 months ago | reply)
Congratulations my friend! Awesome shot!
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Diana Thorold. (3 months ago | reply)
beautifully framed - great shot
Ruth S Hart (3 months ago | reply)
Congratulations on Explore, stunning shot
Nikon4pete-back tryimg to catch up! (3 months ago | reply)
well done on explore(again) Paul..worth lieing in the leaves for..:-)
clic2011 (3 months ago | reply)
Nice shot poul
congrats for explore
Sprengben [why not get a friend] (3 months ago | reply)
I am glad I have seen your beautiful shot! It really deserves Explore.
A good Friday to you!
Ben
pieceoflace (3 months ago | reply)
Nice macro shot of this pretty butterfly. I hope you are well and have a truly nice day and most pleasant weekend.
glasskunstler (3 months ago | reply)
incredible details, wonderfully captured!
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LifeLover4 (3 months ago | reply)
Very lovely! Congrats!
JimbobEdsel (3 months ago | reply)
excellent shot...super detail
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chrisfz45 (3 months ago | reply)
nice shot and very early find! well done...
Sandra Standbridge. (3 months ago | reply)
Congrats on Explored. I am still loving these shots.
Deanster1983 (3 months ago | reply)
Superb images!
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Seen on Explored Today - Congratulations
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Justabird2 (3 months ago | reply)
Butterflies are out and about here, too. The early warm weather has brought them out. Wonderful image you have. Not easy to get YELLOW and you nailed it! Very delicate looking. I am happy you had a good photo day!! angie, from FL
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Maya_132 (3 months ago | reply)
Wonderful!
Mr CtH (3 months ago | reply)
Superb shot.
SergeK (3 months ago | reply)
On EXPLORE!! very well deserved, fantastic work. Congrats!!
pieceoflace (3 months ago | reply)
Thank you for sharing with the group.
This is really an excellent shot!
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