Comma butterfly


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Out walking the other afternoon I was amazed by the number of butterflies around, mainly flitting between flowers in the large hedgerows on the edge of a wooded area.
They were quite active and getting close enough (with the DA18-135) before they flew off again was quite a challenge !
The large whites in particular were very evasive, only stopping for what seemed like milliseconds before flying off again.
Fortunately the Commas seemed more sedate in their feeding habits and I was able to get this one in an upright pose !

Can anyone identify the flower, bush for me ?

K50 on Tv + DA18-135WR, hand held
31/07/2015 - 19:54PeterKR
CategoryWildlife / Nature
Shutter Speed1/400
Aperturef/5.6
LensN/A
ISO100
Focal Length135mm

davidwozhere

Link Posted 01/08/2015 - 00:02
Could be a vibernum (guelder rose) but their flowers are usually white.
Both the *istDS and the K5 are incurably addicted to old glass

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tommyt

Link Posted 01/08/2015 - 10:52
Good capture..Best Regards..tommyt

Wildwood512

Link Posted 01/08/2015 - 17:50
The butterfly really pops here! Great pic!
Cheers...Donna 😊

alfpics

Link Posted 01/08/2015 - 17:58
Wonderful capture!
Andy

autumnlight

Link Posted 02/08/2015 - 22:17

PeterKR

Link Posted 04/08/2015 - 14:48
Many thanks to you all for the kind comments.

Chasing butterflies can be a very frustrating occupation but when you manage to get one to pose like this it makes it all worth while !

Thanks again
Peter
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