trevorwilson1607
Brown Agus.Aricia Agestis.
Had a good day at Denbie Hillside,National Trust yesterday.Although the breeze was challenging,and the butterflies flighty,we have a small area which can be relied upon for species, slightly sheltered,and when the sun comes out a bit of a heat trap.
We spotted Green Hairstreak,Grizzled and Dingy Skippers,4 Adonis Blues(very flighty)Common Blues,Brimstone,Orange Tip,Peacock,Small Copper,and one of my favourites,the Brown Argus.
I followed this particular butterfly as it flew around,hoping it would land on a stem or dead flower head.After some not so good shots,the butterfly settled on this tallish stem,a bit wavy in the breeze,but at least it seemed to be resting for a while.I've always liked backlighting,and on this occasion the stem was long enough to get under the Argus and take several shots,I also noticed that a fine gossamer web on the stem with trapped moisture, also lit up by the sun.
Please view large to get the full effect of the light..thanks.
Brown Agus.Aricia Agestis.
Had a good day at Denbie Hillside,National Trust yesterday.Although the breeze was challenging,and the butterflies flighty,we have a small area which can be relied upon for species, slightly sheltered,and when the sun comes out a bit of a heat trap.
We spotted Green Hairstreak,Grizzled and Dingy Skippers,4 Adonis Blues(very flighty)Common Blues,Brimstone,Orange Tip,Peacock,Small Copper,and one of my favourites,the Brown Argus.
I followed this particular butterfly as it flew around,hoping it would land on a stem or dead flower head.After some not so good shots,the butterfly settled on this tallish stem,a bit wavy in the breeze,but at least it seemed to be resting for a while.I've always liked backlighting,and on this occasion the stem was long enough to get under the Argus and take several shots,I also noticed that a fine gossamer web on the stem with trapped moisture, also lit up by the sun.
Please view large to get the full effect of the light..thanks.