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Small Tortoiseshell impromptu
Small Tortoiseshell impromptu
On my way out earlier - I glanced down at the base of one of my shrubs and there was this lovely specimen. A quick nip to get my camera and got just 1 shot before it took flight!
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Take nothing but photographs. Leave nothing but footprints. Kill nothing but time.