A few from last week (Crete)

JKT · Post by **JKT** » Sun May 27, 2007 8:55 pm

Here are a few shots from last week on western an central Crete.

Carcharodus alceae:

Gegenes pumilio:

This one is for especially for Padfield - Thymelicus acteon:

Yes, I know - the focus is a bit off...

Papilio machaon:

Not that good as picture, but ... Plebeius agestis:

Pararge aegeria:

Coenonympha thyrsis:

Hipparchia cretica:

That's it from this trip. Hope you enjoyed.

James M · Post by **James M** » Sun May 27, 2007 9:56 pm

Wow those are wonderful shots, I'm jealous

, if only I could afford a camera to that could take photos like that.

Dave McCormick · Post by **Dave McCormick** » Sun May 27, 2007 10:47 pm

Same as James there. I am jelous too. Maybe next year I will be able to afford that camera as good as what took those, but wow anwyay!

Gwenhwyfar · Post by **Gwenhwyfar** » Mon May 28, 2007 8:18 am

Wow, a stunning collection of photos JKT.

Post by **Padfield** » Mon May 28, 2007 10:38 am

Ditto all the remarks about those being great pictures, JKT. I especially like the pumilio, which shows well the darkness of this species and the faint spotting on the underside. I've only ever seen nostrodamus, in Portugal.

And don't worry - I won't be producing that classic acteon shot any time soon. Here is my garden/butterfly meadow this morning:

More snow is due...

Guy

JKT · Post by **JKT** » Mon May 28, 2007 11:09 am

Everyone, thanks for your kind comments!

padfield wrote:I've only ever seen nostrodamus, in Portugal.

And I've only seen G. pumilio - on consecutive years in the same spot within a few meters.

padfield wrote:More snow is due...

Oh dear! The winter always comes - sooner or later.

I hope I won't need skis in the Dolomites in two weeks...

mattberry · Post by **mattberry** » Mon May 28, 2007 12:42 pm

A very nice set of images, thanks for sharing them. My favourite is probably your Hipparchia shot, love the composition and the soft background with very complemetary colours.

I'm off to Rhodes this week so hopefully I can get a few shots myself!

All the best

Robin · Post by **Robin** » Mon May 28, 2007 2:15 pm

JKT, What an amazing collection of images. You must be very happy with them. Could you please satisfy my curiosity by letting me know what equipment you use. Particularly whether you use a tripod and remote cable release.
Thanks,
Robin

Martin · Post by **Martin** » Mon May 28, 2007 5:24 pm

All great shots, but there's somthing about the Mallow Skipper I really like...I've one or two shots of my own from Spain.

Martin.

JKT · Post by **JKT** » Mon May 28, 2007 7:05 pm

Robin Turner wrote:You must be very happy with them.

Well, yes. I wouldn't be showing them otherwise.

Robin Turner wrote:Could you please satisfy my curiosity by letting me know what equipment you use. Particularly whether you use a tripod and remote cable release.

Canon 20D and Tamron 180/3.5. No tripod and usually available light. The G. pumilio was an exception as I used the built-in flash to lighten the underside. That one and C. thyrsis were taken prone, so it was a bit like shooting rifle, which makes it a lot easier.

V6GTO wrote:I've one or two shots of my own from Spain.

You sure do! In fact you've shown here quite a few that I'd love to have on my pages.