LOTS of Green Hairstreaks at Meathop Moss in Cumbria at the moment. 1. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v446/Kaliyoda/2010/Lake%20District/02May2010-Methop/Methop080510-GreenHairstreak1.jpg 2. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v446/Kaliyoda/2010/Lake%20District/02May2010-Methop/Methop080510-GreenHa...

First of the year spotted in Wigan - Lancs.

A brand new looking Peacock.

Alas - no pix

Green Hairstreaks a-plenty today on Meathop Moss, Cumbria.

Also saw Orange tip, Speckled wood, Peacock and Red admiral.

1.


2.


3.

Spot metering off the white can work too!

But I tend to just stick with my regular centre weightd and dail in -0.7 to -1ev

Pete Eeles wrote:Thanks - and welcome back Dave - must be butterfly season

Cheers,

- Pete

Sure is Pete - I'm fresh out of me Chrysalis

If it LOOKS right - it IS right

Option 3 for me!

Unless it's going in a set mount or frame size of course.

Hi all I've seen the odd flutterby recently - but today at Pennington Flash, Leigh, Lancs there were loads. Today I saw 5 different species and managed to photograph three. Brimstone and (I think) Holly Blue elluded the camera but... 1. Orange tip http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v446/Kaliyoda/Wiga...

Still seeing VERY few butterflies compared to this time last year! Snapped this on Sunday afternoon. EXIF Data is intact for those that want it - but be warned - the ISO settings on some of these may upset some of you :D 1. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v446/Kaliyoda/Martinmere/2008/July2008/MM2...

I've had three of these over the last 2 years. Here's one I dug out of my leg the day after a trip photographing Red Kites at Gigrin Farm in Wales... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v446/Kaliyoda/tic1.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v446/Kaliyoda/tic2.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...

Fanx folks

Must be

Hi all It's been a while :shock: My first proper bug-bothering session of the year this morning. Mainly chasing Large Red Damselflies around Risley Moss in Warrington. Just one butterfly shot - this Holly Blue. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v446/Kaliyoda/Risley/2008-05-11/RisleyMoss110508-HollyB...

One final thought ~ is there a Wye Valley in Derbyshire? There sure is. The River Wye rises in Buxton and flows east via magnificent gorge scenery and limestone dales to reach the River Derwent at Rowsley. They are very clear shots and make me look. Nice done. SHows some skill there. :) Ta :D

Four butterflies from a day trip to the Wye Valley in Derbyshire with the Royal Photographic Society Nature Group recently... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v446/Kaliyoda/RPSNature_Derbyshire/Gatekeeper.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v446/Kaliyoda/RPSNature_Derbyshire/Green-veinedWhite_a.j...

Seconded!

Thanks for the kind words and well done the other winners - and everyone who entered!

Thanks Pete!

Just gotta get a GOOD shot of one now!

Is this a Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary?

Taken on Arnside Knott yesterday.

Had my first wander up Arnside Knott of 2007 today.

Not much about...

A few Common blue

A few Speckled wood

One very friendly Red Admiral

Lots of Small Heath

Lots of Large Skipper

A few of one of the Fritillaries - not sure which.

Photos to come.

Here's mine - taken today.