Nick Broomer

[bugboy]

Like Pete said in another thread, there are pictures in this forum that far exceed many in published work and I see quite a few in this thread!

[Nick Broomer]

Hi Jamie, Wurzel and Bugboy,

thank you for your really kind comments. Appreciated.

All the best, Nick.

[Nick Broomer]

Freshly laid Orange-tip ovum.

Orange-tip ovum after four days. And notice the excessive amount of glue used to attach this ovum to the stem.

Same ovum after one week, just about to hatch.

[Nick Broomer]

Orange-tip larva emerging from ovum.

To be continued...

[Chris Jackson]

A nice series of Orange-tip ovum photos, Nick. This is the quality of photos and subject coverage I would like to strive towards. Great .
Chris

[kevling]

Nick,

Wonderful shots of the Orange Tip ovums. It is my favourite butterfly and I was lucky to see and photograph my first ovums in 2014. Will have to go some to out-trump those shots though. keep em coming!

Regards Kev

[David M]

The way you're going, Nick, I foresee an MBE in 2016!!

[Nick Broomer]

Well, you have managed to make me blush this time. Thank you Chris, Kev and David for your very kind comments. Very much appreciated.

Chris and Kev, i hope you achieve all your goals in your photography in the up coming months. As i'm sure you both will.

All the best, Nick.

[Vince Massimo]

That's an excellent series of images, Nick and some of the best I have seen on this site.
I'm looking forward to what's coming next.

Vince

[Nick Broomer]

Hi Vince,

thank you for your thoughtful comments, both on my P.D and, the P.M. Appreciated. I won't keep you waiting any longer for the next batch of photos.

All the best, Nick.

Orange-tip 1st instar larva, just emerged from it's ovum.

Out at last....

A quick look around....

Then back to it's empty egg shell....

Where it takes it's first meal, by eating the shell....

[bugboy]

Bloody brilliant photos!

[David M]

If you don't get an official MBE then I already confer my own upon you:

Nick Broomer: Majestic Butterfly Enthusiast.

Thanks for sharing but I'm not sure I can cope with many more!!

[kevling]

That's it! I can't take anymore. Who wants to buy my camera?
Absolutely fantastic Nick. If youv'e got any turning into a pupa, then a knighthood will be more appropriate.

Regards Kev

[Chris Jackson]

Excellent pictures, Nick !!!
Chris

[Padfield]

Just wanted to add my voice to the general admiration! Brilliant photos - and observational skills, to be in the right place at the right time to get them.

Guy

[Goldie M]

Fantastic shots Nick your a true Wizard Goldie

[Nick Broomer]

I don't know what to say . You honour me with your very generous and kind comments. Thank you everyone, i am very flattered, and appreciate your kindness.

David, i was going to post the five instar larva stages of the Orange-tip, but i will adjust my next post. Do not want to push my luck.

Kev, i do have a couple of photos depicting the pupa forming, but it is one stage i always seem to miss out on capturing the whole sequence.

Guy, i was very fortunate to have quite a few ovum layed on plants i had in the garden, or within a couple of minutes walk of my house; so made it a lot easier to keep an eye on them.

Thank you all again.

All the best, Nick,

[David M]

David, i was going to post the five instar larva stages of the Orange-tip, but i will adjust my next post. Do not want to push my luck.

You go ahead, Nick. I'll refrain from posting as I've already exhausted superlatives.

[Nick Broomer]

Orange-tip in the middle of pupating.

The finished item, found in the garden on some Blackthorn.

This one is such a lovely colour, but has been attacked by a parasite.

[Nick Broomer]

Orange-tip larva, 1st instar.

Orange-tip larva, 1st instar.

Orange-tip larva, 2nd instar.

Orange-tip larva, 3rd instar.

Orange-tip larva, 4th instar.

Orange-tip larva, 5th instar.