Here's a chalk-hill Blue taken on Brading Down after work one evening before the sun disappeared...

Hope this works as I've never posted a picture before...fingers crossed x

I've purchased this little gem at £100 ish. I have to say I'm pleased with the results so far although i have not taken any butterfly shots yet as I've not seen any.

Thanks for the advice eccles. I'm one happy customer!

I recently purchased a small compact camera to fit in my pocket when I don't want to take out the SLR, plus for trips away on business. It is the canon A530, I have to say that I'm very pleased with it and although it is only 5 million pixels, takes great pictures. I would recommend this, as I have ...

I have read this thread with much interest. I am purchasing on Monday a Cannon 400D and the Cannon macro lens named above. I too was not sure which lens to get and what would be the best one. :lol: I have done a fair amount of research and looking at photos taken with each lens (other peoples pictur...

Thanks Eccles, I'm off to go and view the A530 camera reviews now. I'll have a look at the adapter whilst I'm at it.

It's so difficult with such a huge choice these days.

Thanks once again.

Zoe

Hi there, I could really do with a little advice. I have a digital SLR (Olympus E20) that I love. What I am looking to do is purchase a second camera, a small compact camera that will fit in my pocket. I'm looking at spending no more than £130 and have been looking at the FujiFilm A700. This is nice...

Am I correct in thinking this is some kind of nest? I remember reading some place that ants are linked to some butterflies when they lay the eggs??? I took this picture last year on one of the hikes we went on.

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Just a quick mention of my first sighting, two red admirals close to Borthwood, Apse Heath on the Isle of Wight on 22 Jan 2006. It was quite warm in the spot where we we're walking when we saw them. hopefully the first of many...

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