Bedfont Butterflies (3 Photos)

Hello all, it's been a while since I have posted into the forum; so I thought I would put up some insects from this afternoon. I went to a small nature reserve near where I live, at a place called Bedfont near Feltham. I recommend it to anyone nearby as it was really alive with nature - BIG dragonflies, lots of Damsel Flies, Great Crested Grebes, Ducks, Gulls and lots of Butterflies and Moths... This is also my first attempt to insert images from the 'new format' flickr so could be a big flop...

First up, I think this is a Brown Argus - a very small Butterfly:




Then a Peacock lazing on a log:




and finally a Moth rather than a Butterfly - a six spot burnet I think:




All were taken with the DFA 100mm. I hope you like them; I would appreciate any C&C. Personally I favour the Peacock as I love the vibrant colours and I think (hope?) the crop works better than the other two, which are more 'straightforward'... although value any opinions.

Regards

Three wonderful shots, Mat. My favourite is the first one. (I know how hard it is to take pictures like this because I've tried. And failed.)

Great shots.

Where in Bedfont is the nature reserve?

I grew up in Sunbury so know the area pretty well.

Mat, the second image here is wonderful. The beauty of that butterfly is resplendent against the sandy-brown colour of the log. The 1:1 crop works a treat, too.

This shot will take some beating!

Thanks for the kind comments folks it is much appreciated. Gwyn, the nature reserve is based around (what I assume are) man-made lakes - there are a couple of new industrial developments - IBM and Sisco systems I think; and the lakes/fields which make up the grounds around them are in part held as a nature reserve - check out 'Bedfont Lakes Nature Reserve" on Google maps and it should centre straight onto it... Seems very popular and the area seems pretty well managed as well.

Regards

Thanks Mat - I now know were it is, off Clockhouse Lane. It used to be gravel pits and then a rubbish tip. Near to Feltham Borstal (sorry Young Offenders Institution).

Looks like a big improvement and a great asset to the area.

My wife used to live in clockhouse lane many years ago.
Nice images by the way.

Small world .

I expect where you are now is much nicer though .

All 3 are great but no. 2 really stands out. The texture of the log and the vibrant colour are suberb.

Mark

Thanks Mark

Regards

Thanks Gareth much appreciated

Cheers

Number 2 for me. The log has a almost tactile quality and the richness of the colours is great.

I think number 2 is my personal favourite too. Very colourful creature!

Regards

Another vote for number two here. Plenty sharp enough, good framing of the shot and a lovely contrast between the subject and the background.

Cheers Robbie

Regards