Finally, after days of trying, I got some half-decent butterfly shots. The newly hatched Red Admiral finally held still for me, though the windy conditions were a bit of a challenge. The Red Valerian does tend to move a bit in the wind.
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Then the Small Tortoiseshell – the first of the year in the front garden – stopped by. No Painted Ladies today, but I’m happy with the others.
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More later. I just wanted to get these posted.
Well done for these great shots, Simon!
🙂 Thank you.
🙂
What exquisite creatures! It’s no wonder we love them so much.
Yes, they really cheer a day up.
Great shots
Thank you Derrick.
The butterfly photos are very beautiful, Quercus!
Thank you. I was fortunate in having cooperative butterflies.
The small tortoiseshell is Mrs Tootlepedal’s favourite butterfly so I shall show her these.
I think I agree with her choice, hope she likes the photos.
Wow – when you click on them – these shots are stunning. Wonderful!
I think the temperature was falling a little, which tends to slow them down for photography. Thank you.
Ah, interesting!