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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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38 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.
2 years ago

Keith Burton replied to Jaap van 't Veen:

Thank you kind sir............your lovely comments are much appreciated.
2 years ago

Annemarie said:

love the amazing clarity and the color contrast!
bellissima
2 years ago

Keith Burton replied to Annemarie:

Thank you very much Annemarie.
2 years 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.
2 years ago

Keith Burton replied to Gudrun:

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

Jean-louis Thiaudier… said:

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

Keith Burton replied to Jean-louis Thiaudier…:

Thanks vey much Jean-louis.
2 years ago ( translate )

Diana Australis said:

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

Keith Burton replied to Diana Australis:

I'm pleased you like these two shots Diana............many thanks.
2 years 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 :))
2 years ago ( translate )

Keith Burton replied to Günter Klaus:

Thanks Güni........the Sea Holly seems to attract all sorts of insects, so I spent quite a bit of time in the vicinity of this patch. Glad you like these two photos and thanks for letting me know the Little Fox name!

Enjoy the rest of your week.
2 years ago

Roséha D. said:

The butterfly and the colours are splendid**************************
2 years ago

Keith Burton replied to Roséha D.:

Glad you think so Roséha............many thanks!
2 years ago

Ulrich John said:

Fantastic capture, Keith !
2 years ago ( translate )