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Richard
12-27-2011, 08:30 AM
We found this moth on the window sill this morning, he had fantastic colours when he opened his wings. These are cropped images... was shooting with the 17-55.... might have to get an 100mm macro lens one of these days....


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Marko
12-27-2011, 11:44 AM
I like the dreamy feel of shot 2!

Iguanasan
12-27-2011, 02:56 PM
Cool. I like #2 as well but seeing the wings all spread out in #3 is very cool.

susan
12-27-2011, 05:40 PM
I agree with both Marko and Iggy. Nice to have such a pretty house mate :-)

asnow
12-27-2011, 08:35 PM
Wonderful job just using a kit lens.

Richard
12-28-2011, 03:25 PM
Thanks guys, turns out it's not a moth it's a Small tortoiseshell butterfly. (I tracked it down on google). I might try iggy's reversing a 50mm technique next year.

Hillbillygirl
12-29-2011, 06:33 PM
Beautiful captures on all three Richard. Love the detail in shot 3. That is one sweet lens, and who needs a macro with shots like this.

Richard
12-30-2011, 08:18 AM
Thanks HB, the 17-55 is my favourite lens at the moment.. :)

Mad Aussie
12-30-2011, 04:05 PM
Wow it is pretty with the wings open!