Common Blue at sunset

[Callophrys]

As per the thread title, these were photographed as they settled down to roost in the minutes before sunset.
The female, lit by the setting sun, was quite difficult, as my shadow, or that of the camera, kept getting in the way. As you can see, I still managed to cast a shadow on the antennae.

Common Blue 5204b by Dave O'B, on Flickr

This back-lit male was much easier!

Common Blue 5211b by Dave O'B, on Flickr

Both taken with the Canon 7Dii + Sigma 150mm f2.8 OS Macro, tripod mounted.

Cheers,

Dave

 

[Major]

Both look good Dave.

 

[cruso]

A nice set Dave

 

[Lemaildetom]

I really like the colours of the first one.
The second is nice and sharp but i find the back-lit less appealing.

 

[tman]

Nice shots Dave

 

[davholla]

The first one is nicer, but they are both good.

 

[derbydude]

Two nice shots dave

 

[coopers]

Two excellent shots and nothing to improve on,colours in #1 are lovely.
Clive.

 

[GardenersHelper]

Super images Dave. I particularly like the clarity and light of the second.