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Swallowtail, Norfolk

by dcweather

Taken just outside Strumpshaw Fen. One of our most exotic and localised UK butterflies.

Uploaded20/06/2013 - 14:49

CategoryWildlife / Nature

BodyPENTAX K-30

Shutter Speed1/1600

Aperturef/6.3

LensN/A

ISO320

Focal Length300mm

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Date Taken	19/06/2013 - 10:06
Make	PENTAX
Model	PENTAX K-30
Program Mode	Aperture Priority
Metering Mode	Spot
Shutter Speed	1/1600
Aperture	f/6.3
ISO	320
Focal Length	300mm
Lens	N/A

davidstorm davidstorm

4934 posts
15 years
Sheffield,
England

Posted 20/06/2013 - 19:33 Link

Magnificent shot Dave, of a butterfly I have never seen. I got told off last year for posting butterfly shots with the insect facing away from the camera, but this one works for me.

Regards
David

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dcweather dcweather

1204 posts
16 years
Laindon,Essex

Posted 21/06/2013 - 09:45 Link

Thanks David. Yes, you should have explained that wild animals don't always do as they are told . Butterflies rarely settle tilting downwards so you won't see many from the front showing the wing design!

Edited by dcweather: 21/06/2013 - 09:52

pauljay pauljay

46 posts
18 years
The Dutch Alps!

Posted 25/06/2013 - 21:15 Link

.... and that one!

Paul.

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