Eye to eye with a Common Blue Butterfly

[LukeC]

A few images from a walk today on the coast path. I enjoyed getting down to eye level; I like the unusual image even though you can't see much of the wing detail.

Common Blue Butterfly by Luke Case, on Flickr

Common Blue Butterfly by Luke Case, on Flickr

 

[dcash29]

The shallow depth of field provides a striking image, which is completely different to the norm.

 

[LukeC]

The shallow depth of field provides a striking image, which is completely different to the norm.

Glad you like it; I'm happy with the result but I did manage to kneel in Nettles with both knees trying to get to eye level! The joys

 

[RedRobin]

I prefer the first image because it is so striking and a very strong graphic impact.

If it had been focus stacked all the way through it would be good but not so special.

Btw, I sometimes wear a pair of industrial knee pads when I am out minibeast hunting.

 

[LukeC]

I prefer the first image because it is so striking and a very strong graphic impact.

If it had been focus stacked all the way through it would be good but not so special.

Btw, I sometimes wear a pair of industrial knee pads when I am out minibeast hunting.

Thanks Robin, that’s a good idea! I’ll look into the knee pads.

 

[RedRobin]

Thanks Robin, that’s a good idea! I’ll look into the knee pads.

I got mine from a local builders and hardware suppliers - They have bright yellow sides though! But they're best ones I have ever had so far (I lost my last pair in Greece). 'Qep' is the brand I think.

Wildlife is not spooked by them!!

 

[Deleted member 3428]

Looks like the vapor you see rushing over the wings of a jet. Great photos Luke.

 

[LukeC]

Looks like the vapor you see rushing over the wings of a jet. Great photos Luke.

Thanks Alby; I hadn’t thought of that imagery but I like it!
I’m pleased with how these turned out myself, considering I went off along the coast path looking for seabirds and left my macro lens in the bag “just in case” and never saw a single interesting bird

 

[RedRobin]

I’m pleased with how these turned out myself, considering I went off along the coast path looking for seabirds and left my macro lens in the bag “just in case” and never saw a single interesting bird

.... So typical of wildlife - You never know when or what you are going to see next! Be prepared and hope that Lady Luck is by your side.

 

[jdburkedjburke]

Lovely images.

 

[Adrian Jones]

Beautiful captures in every respect.

 

[LukeC]

Lovely images.

Beautiful captures in every respect.

Thank you both

 

[Deleted member 34016]

Beautiful- I love them

Les

 

[GardenersHelper]

Thanks Robin, that’s a good idea! I’ll look into the knee pads.

I used several sorts of kneepads, but with all of them I found that the elastic straps were uncomfortable and they kept slipping down so I had to keep adjusting them. For some time now I've been using workmen's trousers with built-in kneepads (and also lots of pockets/pouches which I find very useful for spare batteries and other bits and pieces).


1783 1 Photography trousers by gardenersassistant, on Flickr


1783 2 Photography trousers by gardenersassistant, on Flickr


1783 3 Photograph trousers kneepads by gardenersassistant, on Flickr