Painted Lady

It spent several minutes with its proboscis deep in the very dry soil. I wonder what it has found. They can do this to get moisture from the soil but this soil was so dry I wonder if that is what it is after.

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Uploaded26/07/2026 - 23:01

CategoryWildlife / Nature

BodyPENTAX K-3 II

Shutter Speed1/500

Aperturef/8

LensHD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6 ED DC AW

ISO1250

Focal Length630mm

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Date Taken	25/07/2026 - 17:07
Make	RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD.
Model	PENTAX K-3 II
Program Mode	Not Defined
Metering Mode	Spot
Shutter Speed	1/500
Aperture	f/8
ISO	1250
Focal Length	630mm
Lens	HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6 ED DC AW

GIULIO57 GIULIO57

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Firenze-Italia

Posted 27/07/2026 - 17:23 Link

Superb

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Derbyshire

Posted 28/07/2026 - 07:37 Link

Super image David. Detail and clarity are top drawer

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