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Orange Tip Butterfly
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Orange Tip Butterfly – (Anthocharis cardamines) – taken in Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow on 5 May 2011.
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I think this is the first species to appear during the late spring/early summer. They are only about 2-3cm long
My observations for photographing are –
They do not fly when it’s overcast – or the sun is blocked by a cloud.
The rest up – then as the sun shines – they ‘warm’ up – then the wings open slowly – taking 4-5 seconds – then poof – gone.
It’s this moment when the wings are opening is the best time for capturing any butterfly/moth – so your framing and focusing must be done first.More info on this little beauty here.
http://www.irishbutterflies.com/orange_tip_butterfly_of_ireland.htmlCanon 5DMKii and Canon 100mm Macro f/2.8 (Non IS version)
1/160, f7.1, ISO640Thks for looking,
bren
Hi Brendan.
That’s a real beauty. The pose, detail, lighting & habitat all wonderfully captured. Well doneI like this one! Hairy little fella,eh? :D Well done on the capture, sharp where needed and beautiful colours! :)
i dont come in this part of the forum much
and its been a while.the amount of quality photography here is brilliant!
and this is absolutely brilliant – what an image!
the colour is brilliant – well done.
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