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Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly (Aglais urticae) (+PiP)

On Sea Holly.

Taken at Hinton Ampner House and Gardens, a National Trust Property near Winchester, in Hampshire.

Another image in the PiP if you have time. Thanks for looking.
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40 comments

Jaap van 't Veen said:

What a beautiful image: stunning colours and wonderful details.
I think I like the PiP (a little bit) more.
15 months ago

Keith Burton replied to Jaap van 't Veen:

Thank you kind sir............your lovely comments are much appreciated.
15 months ago

Annemarie said:

love the amazing clarity and the color contrast!
bellissima
15 months ago

Keith Burton replied to Annemarie:

Thank you very much Annemarie.
15 months ago ( translate )

Gudrun said:

Two excellent macros, I especially the soft green bokeh contrasted with the blues of the sea holly and the warm orange of the butterfly.
15 months ago

Keith Burton replied to Gudrun:

Thanks for your well thought out comments..........always appreciated. I'm glad you like this images Gudrun.
15 months ago

Jean-louis Thiaudier… said:

J'adore le PiP avec ces détails fabuleux.
Top macros Keith***
15 months ago ( translate )

Keith Burton replied to Jean-louis Thiaudier…:

Thanks vey much Jean-louis.
15 months ago ( translate )

Diana Australis said:

Cracking shots, Keith. Amazing clarity and light. I think I like the PiP even more….
Fabulous work!
15 months ago

Keith Burton replied to Diana Australis:

I'm pleased you like these two shots Diana............many thanks.
15 months ago

Rosalyn Hilborne said:

The butterfly contrasts beautifully with the sea holly Keith. I love the colours and detail and the PiP is even more beautiful!! Your focus is perfect and I love the out of focus background. Let's hope we soon get many varieties of butterflies in our gardens!

Happy Wednesday Keith.
15 months ago

Keith Burton replied to Rosalyn Hilborne:

Thank you Rosa.........Sea Holly seems to be attaractive to a lot of different insects and I spent ages near this particular patch.

My buddleia have started flowering now, so I'm hoping for more butterflies in my garden.
15 months ago

Günter Klaus said:

Wow,der hat sich da ja auch eine sehr schöne Pflanze ausgesucht lieber Keith,mit sehr schönen Farben und Details hast du diesen Schmetterling fotografiert,ganz tolle Nahaufnahmen sind das,bei mir wird dieser Schmetterling Kleiner Fuchs benannt :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Nachmittag,ganz liebe Grüße Güni :))
15 months ago ( translate )

Roséha D. said:

The butterfly and the colours are splendid**************************
15 months ago

Ulrich John said:

Fantastic capture, Keith !
15 months ago ( translate )