My First Butterfly (if it is one?) by JeffG7BRJ

Photography • Insects • posted on Oct 18, 2008

Open full image in new tab Zoom on image

Hover over top left image to zoom.
Click anywhere to exit.

Members remain the original copyright holder in all their materials here at Renderosity. Use of any of their material inconsistent with the terms and conditions set forth is prohibited and is considered an infringement of the copyrights of the respective holders unless specially stated otherwise.

Description

Well it is my first one on here at least, I do have one other but it was many years ago on 35m and not a good one at all. I do not know what species this is so If you know please tell. I spent half a day in Whitby today with Alan(artaddict2) and a few more people(not photographers). I went off on my own and found this little beauty at the side of the road. The top picture showing it in all its glory, the bottom picture it got a bit windy and it folded its wings and as you can see its under wing is black. At first I thought I had got too close and it had flown and left a dark leaf behind, it wasn't until I zoomed the image on the camera that I saw it was the under wing. Alan went up to the Abbey and I'm sure he will be posting something from there himself. I got to the bottom of the steps(199 in total) and decided not to try as I was already in some pain. So unfortunately I did not get any good pictures of the Abbey proper, just a few from the other side of the bay. Thanks for stopping by for a look and for any comments you care to make. We had good weather in North Yorkshire but it was raining when I arrived back home in Lancashire. I hope you had a pleasant day where ever you where.

Comments (33)

)

durleybeachbum

1:54PM | Sat, 18 October 2008

Well done that man! It's a Comma. Wind is the macro photograhers nightmare, you did well. I think I might have given 199 steps a miss, I'm dog-tired at present (!)

PD154

1:54PM | Sat, 18 October 2008

Nice first Jeff, I have not shot a butty yet, guess I'll have to wait untill next year now, it's quite cold here today.

)

Meisiekind

2:03PM | Sat, 18 October 2008

Wow - I guess there is a first for everything! Great job Jeff! I wouldn't have done the 199 steps either... :()

)

pixelmeister

2:06PM | Sat, 18 October 2008

Well done!

)

stevey3d

2:11PM | Sat, 18 October 2008

Excellent Jeff! Wonderful detail and colour contrast! 5++

)

BessieB

2:16PM | Sat, 18 October 2008

Great capture Jeff, excellent first of a butterfly

)

JeffG7BRJ

2:19PM | Sat, 18 October 2008

I knew I could rely on Andrea for the name of this one. Thank you my dear.

)

kgb224

2:34PM | Sat, 18 October 2008

Excellent capture my friend.

)

Flannelman

2:56PM | Sat, 18 October 2008

Cool to capture one of these Anglewings. They do flutter about. ;-)

West_coaster07

3:02PM | Sat, 18 October 2008

Very very nice picture!!!

)

beachzz

3:18PM | Sat, 18 October 2008

Wow, gorgeous!!

)

Alz2008

3:40PM | Sat, 18 October 2008

wonderful first butterfly capture Jeffers, excellent well done mate, i would have given those 199 steps a miss as well with my knee, hope you had a good day with Alan. weather ben a bit showery today but it aint been to bad...

)

mickuk50

4:19PM | Sat, 18 October 2008

you were only 30 miles from me .should of come for a cuppa :o)..well done that man for this shot .a beauty and not one ive seen around here .excellent jeff mick

)

artaddict2

4:21PM | Sat, 18 October 2008

You got a great result with this Jeff, Its not a common butty from our parts near to where we live, I'm not sure if I have seen one apart from in books. Although I certainly HAVE heard of the name 'Comma' though. Thanks to Andrea! I really enjoyed the day, I only wish we had more time so we could continue with the camera. Well done mate!

)

auntietk

4:23PM | Sat, 18 October 2008

Congratulations! Nice to see both sides, and thanks for the story! :)

)

LudyMelltSekher

4:27PM | Sat, 18 October 2008

Hello my dear friend, This is truly beautiful, Absolutely fantastic!.Wonderful and excellent photography as usual, Congratulations! All you artwork is Very Beautiful!! It is a real pleasure to visit your gallery. A million stars****Thank you so much for your comments.Happy weekend. Hug and giant kiss in Your heart.Luminous blesing. Ludy

)

Ionel

5:59PM | Sat, 18 October 2008

Beautiful pictures, Jeff! Very nice colors and light! He looks like an old butterfly!!!

)

RobyHermida

7:26PM | Sat, 18 October 2008

EXCELLENT CAPTURE !!!!!!!!!!!!!! A beautiful image! Roby ;O)

)

ledwolorz

12:01AM | Sun, 19 October 2008

Fantastic details and colors.Super work.

)

kimariehere

2:41AM | Sun, 19 October 2008

impressive captures and lighting!!!! nice work!!!

)

bmac62

2:41AM | Sun, 19 October 2008

You can't miss with butterflies can you? When it comes to 199 stairs, I share your pain and would have joined you in the garden. Good job here. Bill

)

rainbows

3:52AM | Sun, 19 October 2008

Wonderful shots, dear Jeff. It is definately a comma. You were only ten mins from my house, you should have called in for a brew! Hugs for a happy day. Di. xx

)