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A timid holly blue butterfly.

 
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May 21, 2014 02:58 |  #1

Spotted this holly blue butterfly and took some shots, realised it didn't seem to be too bothered by me so I stuck my finger under it's nose and it stepped on. All shots natural light (Tamron 90/600D)

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May 21, 2014 09:29 |  #2

lovely set brian


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May 21, 2014 10:21 |  #3

Always nice to see some Holly blues.


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May 21, 2014 14:08 |  #4

Wonderful NL shots Brian.


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May 21, 2014 23:05 |  #5

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May 22, 2014 00:47 |  #6

Thanks all for the comments :)
Not come across such a tame one before
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May 22, 2014 08:49 |  #7

Excellent set, Brian. You are definitely the Dr. Dolittle of the bug world. :lol:

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May 22, 2014 13:30 |  #8

lovely series, Brian...




  
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May 22, 2014 21:12 |  #9

Four is awesome. So much detail in the wings. Nice work!


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May 22, 2014 22:53 |  #10

Lovely shots, Brian. Butterfly whisperer :D


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May 23, 2014 00:47 |  #11

Thanks for the comments Ray, Rob, Matt and Kurt- appreciated :)
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May 23, 2014 10:57 |  #12

Agree with Ray, Dr Dolittle and I might add St Francis of the insect world. Lovely captures, Brian.


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May 23, 2014 15:39 |  #13

Lovely pics of it. Really surprised it went on your finger

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May 23, 2014 17:23 |  #14

great shots ,found my first one this week


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May 24, 2014 00:41 |  #15

Thanks again for the comments.
Must admit I was surprised it stepped onto my finger.
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