The animals went in two by two!(Heliconius numata) by JeffG7BRJ

Photography • Insects • posted on Apr 20, 2009

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Ok I have had my arm twisted and decided to post, lol. As you are no doubt awaare Alan and I had a trip out on Saturday the 18th April, down to Stratford-upon-Avon. The city's most famous son being Shakespeare. We weren't too interested in the bard ourselves but the largest Butterfly Farm in England(reputedly) is in this fair city, and that is where we headed for as soon as the coach stopped. We had a grest if somewhat short stay at the farm and took several photo's. The plan is to return in my car rather than a coach as on the journey down(100+ miles) we had to take a detour due to an accident on the M6 motorway and that added something like two hours to our journey. So that meant at least two hours less to visit the place, even though the driver delayed our departure by 45 minutes. We still had an enjoyable time there and even managed to get a couple of shots of Shakespeares birthplace. The plan next time is to arrive early in the morning and walk around the center capturing the historic buildings before the tourists(like us) get there and stand around blocking the view. Thanks for stopping by for a look and for any comments you care to make. If anybody knows the name of this species please tell. Thanks Danny for the ID (Heliconius numata) Be careful what you say to your children, they are the ones that choose your old folks home.

Comments (34)

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kgb224

5:59AM | Mon, 20 April 2009

Wonderful capture my friend.Glad to see you back my friend.

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mairekas

6:01AM | Mon, 20 April 2009

Lovely image! Well done!

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stevey3d

6:02AM | Mon, 20 April 2009

Superb image Jeff! Excellent detail and composition!

stolta

6:09AM | Mon, 20 April 2009

Very beautiful capture of love!

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durleybeachbum

6:30AM | Mon, 20 April 2009

Super, Jeff!

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artaddict2

6:47AM | Mon, 20 April 2009

Very clear image Jeff, the sunshine is highlighting their wings. Cracking shot, none the wiser about an identification of these. BTW Jeff,on the ID sheet- the first one,Morpho Common IS the big Blue that we saw. I googled the name and it came up with images like the shots WE took ie.Wings ALL BLUE.

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TomDart

7:17AM | Mon, 20 April 2009

I do love this shot...was there and did not know about the butterflies. What a place to miss.

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SSoffia

7:37AM | Mon, 20 April 2009

HELLO DEAR FRIEND :) BEAUTIFUL CAPTURE & COMPOSITION !!!!! GLAD TO SEE YOU BACK DEAR JEFF :D

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Franzjoseph

7:47AM | Mon, 20 April 2009

Beautiful capture.

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danob

8:44AM | Mon, 20 April 2009

Well what a double treat a butterfly I love and you posting again Jeff! I am always here to help ID them for you guys this is one of the Heliconius species they are difficult to ID as they hybridise and this is one of the Heliconius Numata..

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MrsRatbag

8:59AM | Mon, 20 April 2009

Beautiful shot!

MrsLubner

10:03AM | Mon, 20 April 2009

Oh, Jeff, I'm so glad you've been shoved into posting again. I have missed you so much. And what a great shot you have come back with! The light through the wings is magic! How very lovely and I'm waiting to see more of your trip.

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hipps13

11:40AM | Mon, 20 April 2009

Hi Jeff so glad to see a post with a smile sure have missed you wonderful capture warm hugs that smile, Linda

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Dreamingbee

2:14PM | Mon, 20 April 2009

it is fantastic jeff !!!

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mickuk50

2:38PM | Mon, 20 April 2009

Its about time lad :o)..The clarity and detail is spot on .Stunning shot mate Mick

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qrud

3:01PM | Mon, 20 April 2009

nice photo shot.

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orig_buggy

4:07PM | Mon, 20 April 2009

ecellent!!

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jocko500

6:56PM | Mon, 20 April 2009

real cool shot

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morningglory

7:05PM | Mon, 20 April 2009

Very nice capture.

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Richardphotos

10:02PM | Mon, 20 April 2009

beautiful butterflies Jeff. I went into one at Miami and it was disappointing and another in Missouri was not much better. I was surprised how many butterfly larvae they get each day to keep the population going

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auntietk

11:27PM | Mon, 20 April 2009

I'm so glad your arm was successfully twisted, my friend. It hasn't been the same around here without you! The detail and the light in full view is amazing. A beautiful shot of these lovely creatures!

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beachzz

11:28PM | Mon, 20 April 2009

So good to see you again, Jeff!! What a beautiful shot, wonderful details!!

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ragouc

5:57AM | Tue, 21 April 2009

Nice macro. Good work.

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Mousson

9:11AM | Tue, 21 April 2009

Wonderful photo!

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ariaans

9:20AM | Tue, 21 April 2009

Oh, what a beautiful shot!!! :) Lovit!!

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LudyMelltSekher

12:11PM | Tue, 21 April 2009

Hello my dear friend I have no words for it, truly an amazing job, fantastic. Precious and brilliant photography, Congratulations!! A million stars***** Have a wonderful Tuesday, Hug and kiss in your heart. Luminous Blessings. Ludy (Sorry by signing so late)

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