Wee Winged Wonder by aangus

Photography • Macro • posted on Feb 24, 2005

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I found this Red Admiral (I think) near Loch Lomond last summer. ~@~ You used to see them much more (in the good old days), but they're rarer now, and seldom seen here very often...shame.

Comments (22)

gallimel

9:04AM | Thu, 24 February 2005

we should preserve nature.. this beauty should warmen up everyone's hearts.

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Zacko

9:09AM | Thu, 24 February 2005

Beatiful mix of colours! A macro shot that is different from other butterfly photos, where you caught him on the run. Very nice work!!!

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WiserAngel

9:14AM | Thu, 24 February 2005

what a gorgeous butterfly!!!! congrats on this perfect capture.

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Gwyn Tyger

9:24AM | Thu, 24 February 2005

this is one of your most beautiful magic butterflies.

Tedz

9:38AM | Thu, 24 February 2005

looking good Anthony...seems to be a Butty decline in this part of the World too :]

Butchered_Images

9:47AM | Thu, 24 February 2005

Amazing image........

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kenmo

9:56AM | Thu, 24 February 2005

Outstanding macro....

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oscilis

10:08AM | Thu, 24 February 2005

Excellent colours and macro.

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Mimey

10:47AM | Thu, 24 February 2005

Wonderful capture of this "Red Admiral" !!! (In german this beautiful butterfly is called "Pfauenauge"). One of them, survived a whole winter (till springtime) under my bed, and we had to be very carefully all this time long

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Sapphyre_net

10:50AM | Thu, 24 February 2005

Beautiful. The thing is to plant the flowers that they are attracted to. When those are gone, then they are too. Sad. We need more beauty in the world, not less. Excellent capture.

jimry

10:57AM | Thu, 24 February 2005

Angus, this is the 'Peacock' butterfly...and it is just as gorgeous as the Red Admiral...saw quite a few last yr in certain habitations...nice shot nevertheless :)

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LostPatrol

11:12AM | Thu, 24 February 2005

Wonderful shot, I remember seeing loads when I was a kid, not seen one for a long time. I dont know the different types just that they look lovely.

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Cosme..D..Churruca

11:37AM | Thu, 24 February 2005

Amazing creature... excellent done !

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glix70

12:11PM | Thu, 24 February 2005

AWESOME!!! Wonderful butterfly and purple flower!!! I love the texture on the wings and the colours!!! Excellent macro shot dear friend!!! V :)

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Enmos

12:22PM | Thu, 24 February 2005

Wow !! Beautiful capture of this Peacock (Jim is right) !! Love the dof here, superb work !! Btw. the latin name is Inachis Io (might help to look it up)

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nelsone

2:10PM | Thu, 24 February 2005

Absolutely gorgeous, otherworldly even. But I'd call this POV a Rear Admiral, aka Posterior Peacock.

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kenwas

2:51PM | Thu, 24 February 2005

Great dof and an amzing array of color and light. A wonderful image.

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sossy

3:26PM | Thu, 24 February 2005

a powerful colored and beautiful close up! a dream of a scene! ;o)

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jgkane

4:36PM | Thu, 24 February 2005

Nice capture, Anthony. Last time I was in Balloch, down at the castle end, there were lots of butterflies in the 'meadows' which they leave wild. Few people walk through them, because most folk arrive by car, and gravitate to the castle / gift shop, or the loch side. I disturbed some deer on the edge of the meadows, there about 8 or 9 years ago, too. Regards, John.

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