Not really Scarce - _TNY_9235P2
In early August (of 2024), I was hanging out next to the large oregano plant (Origanum vulgare) in my mother-in-law's garden trying to get photos of the European peacock butterflies, small tortoiseshells and silver-washed fritillaries that were buzzing around there and enjoying the nectar.
I got a bit luckier than that and spotted this female scarce copper (Lycaena virgaureae) and moved in for a shot. The first one was unfortunately a bit low and the top of the wings ended up outside of the frame. The second shot got that right - but instead I missed focus a bit.
Using Kolor Autopano Giga and Photoshop, I combined the two shots and got the whole butterfly in frame and also with ok focus.
The "scarce" in the name is misleading - while not as abundant as the other species I mentioned, this is still a somewhat common species in Sweden.
For a shot of a small tortoiseshell from the same flower, have a look here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/53908938254/
Not really Scarce - _TNY_9235P2
In early August (of 2024), I was hanging out next to the large oregano plant (Origanum vulgare) in my mother-in-law's garden trying to get photos of the European peacock butterflies, small tortoiseshells and silver-washed fritillaries that were buzzing around there and enjoying the nectar.
I got a bit luckier than that and spotted this female scarce copper (Lycaena virgaureae) and moved in for a shot. The first one was unfortunately a bit low and the top of the wings ended up outside of the frame. The second shot got that right - but instead I missed focus a bit.
Using Kolor Autopano Giga and Photoshop, I combined the two shots and got the whole butterfly in frame and also with ok focus.
The "scarce" in the name is misleading - while not as abundant as the other species I mentioned, this is still a somewhat common species in Sweden.
For a shot of a small tortoiseshell from the same flower, have a look here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/53908938254/