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1st of the season


1st of the season
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Copyright: Sue Rickhuss (snaphappy) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 140 W: 20 N: 202] (1662)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-07-01
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon EOS 350D, Tamron 70-300mm Macro
Exposure: f/8, 1/640 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-07-04 11:49
Viewed: 406
Points: 4
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
have not seen many butterflies yet due to the constant rain. i caught this one sunning itself on a warm wall between deluges. the red admiral was taken from above.
Size: 67-72mm slightly larger size than Large White

First Generation flight period: May-July
Second Generation flight period: Aug-Nov (classed as regular migrant. A few Red Admiral butterflies may hibernate in S. England)

Habitat:
Larval Food Plants: Nettles, Hops
Wild Nectar Plants: Hemp agrimony

Family Group: Nymphalidae
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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1901 W: 4 N: 5175] (19712)
  • [2007-07-04 11:57]

Hi Sue. Have not got one yet. you have captured a good picture here. bright colours and good detail. I like the over head POV showing the markings well. and a nice DOF.all in a good looking frame. very well done TFS.
Nick..

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  • pvs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1132 W: 254 N: 2446] (11125)
  • [2007-07-04 23:39]

Hi Sue,

A nice capture of this admira,.well exposed and focused,I saw and pictured my first admiral as well this week however the wings were worn,your specimen looks quite fresh,tfs

Paul

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