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British Swallowtails


British Swallowtails
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Copyright: Matt Berry (rodosranger) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 80 W: 0 N: 347] (2101)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-06
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon EOS 30d, Tamron SP 90mm 1:2.8 Di - Macro 1/1
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2010-05-02 2:26
Viewed: 3047
Points: 24
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The king (and queen) of British lepidoptera, Papilio machaon 'britannicus'.

Michael McCarthy from The Independnt, "With the swallowtail, there was no alternative but to trek to the Broads, as this is its remaining home in Britain.

...this is a butterfly now restricted to one area, and if you want to catch sight of Papilio machaon you have to make the journey to Norfolk"(Mcarthy, June 2009).

Dear Treknature users,

I am already planning this year's pilgrimage to Norfolk to photograph the majestic Swallowtail butterflies and am looking to organise a tour with a small group of like minded people.

Over the recent years I've discovered most of the hotspots and not spots. Would anyone be interested in joining up? There'll be plenty of other wildlife opportunities, birds and flowers to photograph but the main goal is the rare and beautiful English Swallowtail.

...Will be hoping to provide special access to a lesser known and non-public area

...Travel arrangements to be discussed. Depending on numbers we may arrange a mini bus so that we all travel as a group

Saturday 5th June and Sunday 6th June

Send me a message if you might be interested in coming along.

Matt
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Fantastic shot matt!

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  • zetu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 967 W: 26 N: 3888] (16941)
  • [2010-05-02 3:26]

Hello Matt
Wonderful macro capture with vivid colors, nice composition and sharp details.
Well done!
Regards
Razvan

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5038 W: 260 N: 15594] (50626)
  • [2010-05-02 3:39]

Hello Matt,
A fine capture of a pait of P. machaon ssp brittanica in copulo, nicely taken from a perfect POV against the OOF natural BG of the Norfolk fens. Technically this is perfect and the compositionis pleasing.
Appreciate your invitation to Norfolk but I can't make it unfortunately.
Like you I am concerned about our lepidoptera. The Large Blue is threatened in my area by housing developments. The butterfly is protected and collecting it is forbidden but its habitat is not protected!
Thanks and kind regards,
Ivan

hello MatT
great sharpness picture with good details and beautiful colours
greeting lou

Ciao Matt. Wonderful lightning macro with fine details and excellent sharp.

Roberto

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  • fthsm Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 172 W: 56 N: 512] (3689)
  • [2010-05-02 7:01]

Great looking butterflies, nice sharpness and good composition. TFS.

Ciao Matt, great macro of fantastic maiting couple, splendidi colors, wonderful blurry BG, fine details and excellent sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

Hi Matt,
A very special picture, both for the technical quality and the fabulous color. Very good background and a sharp focus on the couple of butterflies. I think that a more rectangles composition had better, but that is a matter of taste. Good job. TFS, Jesús

Hi Matt,
Beautiful betterflies. crisp clear shot of them. And even a brilliand background to fit with them. Stunning shot!
TFS
Jean-Marie

hi
perfect macro shot
impressive clarity
TFS

Hello Matt
wonderful capture of this loving couple, the details are indescibable sharp, and the colors are fantastic, i love the pose of this two butterflies but also the fine DOF and the superb BG
Have a good night
Jacqueline

Magnifique image.

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