Holly blue butterfly closeups

Lord Vetinari

Took advantage of the wind today to get some closeups of some holly blue butterflies. Many bugs like butterflies are less easily spooked when it's windy, so I was able to hold the plants the butterfly was perched on. Shots from 1:1 to 3:1.
Brian V.

JavaLover

Wow...you always amaze me. I absolutely love the last one. He looks cuddly.

GOLDENORFE

wonderfull shots, last two again my favs.
phil.
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DonRicklin

On the first couple of shots, at first glance the specks look like holes, so i was reading the title as hole-y blue butterflies, and thought they looked 'moth eaten'!



GReat shots, as ever, Brian!

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dohara

Excellent, you set the bar for the rest of us.

Paul Iddon

Excellent Brian.

A beautiful study of a wonderful creature.


Paul.

canon400d

Paul Iddon wrote:

Excellent Brian.

A beautiful study of a wonderful creature.


Paul.

Very majestic Brian I loved them all.
Regards
Bob

Skippy

Lord Vetinari wrote:

Took advantage of the wind today to get some closeups of some holly blue butterflies. Many bugs like butterflies are less easily spooked when it's windy, so I was able to hold the plants the butterfly was perched on. Shots from 1:1 to 3:1.
Brian V.

Yep only you could do it, shoot Macro's in the wind :ivar
Brian your in a league of your own, and we think it's wonderful that you share your skills and knowledge with the rest of us.

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you ..... Skippy
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Lord Vetinari

Thanks for the kind comments everybody - much appreciated.

Brian V.

l2oBiN

Love # 4 Brian.

Manfr3d

Love #4 & #5 most. Great eyes.

Albert Dickson

Pure and simple magic. Nice work.

Lord Vetinari

Thanks again for the comments
Brian V.