Wednesday, 28 July 2010

Holly Blue.

A Holly Blue (Celastrina argiolus) captured above the ground at long last using the 17-85 lens [F/10: 1/250: 83mm and cropped] during a brief local patch walk earlier this week just as it was starting to drizzle with rain but not enough to unsettle this flutter.     FAB.

16 comments:

  1. ...whenever I see these tiny little butterflies, I think of fairies. I might have to draw a little fairy one of these days!

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  2. so delicate.. but strong butterfly :)

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  3. Kelly. The two go together well and would make a good subject for a card.

    smalldot. Absolutely so.

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  4. what a very enchanting capture.. love the soft blue..
    enjoyed visiting your blog

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  5. Hope. Thank you for your visit and your kind comments.

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  6. The colour is amazing, what a little beauty this butterfy is Frank~ :) Would you say that is the colour of Liz Taylor's eyes...

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  7. Nice to see the Holly Blue Frank, I saw one recently at Brocadale Nature Reserve near Doncaster but didn't manage quite as clear a shot. Linda

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  8. Mary. Just a pity it never rests with its wings open! Liz Taylor's eyes...you may be right I couldn't possibly comment..lol.

    sebi_2569. Thanks.

    kistallcreatures. Linda, I was happy as this is the best I have got so far. I'll be ove to check out your recent sightings very soon.

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  9. A wonderful coloured butterfly and a great shot.

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  10. Hi Luzia. Thanks very much.

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  11. Great image. The detail in the wings is great. Especially the texture shown.

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  12. Glen. Thanks for your visit and I appreciate the comments. Cheers.

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  13. Hi Kerri. Yes, it is a lovely flutter.

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