Pearl-bordered Fritillaries

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I finally managed to get out and have a proper go with my new EOS R5 this morning, at one of the N. Yorkshire Pearl-bordered Fritillary sites. I still need to get to grips with focus settings, but I came away with some nice images. I found a mating pair of Frits which were happy to stay put, so I was able to set up my tripod and try out the focus bracketing feature. Frankly, this is set to be my favourite thing about this camera, as I tried manual focus stacks last year, but had a number of image sets spoiled by a gust of wind, or the butterfly moving its antennae!

Pearl-bordered Fritillary (Boloria euphrosyne). by Dave O'Brien, on Flickr

Pearl-bordered Fritillary (Boloria euphrosyne). by Dave O'Brien, on Flickr

Pearl-bordered Fritillary (Boloria euphrosyne). by Dave O'Brien, on Flickr

Pearl-bordered Fritillary (Boloria euphrosyne). by Dave O'Brien, on Flickr
This one's a single image.

Pearl-bordered Fritillary (Boloria euphrosyne). by Dave O'Brien, on Flickr
This is a stack of 8 images.

Thanks for looking.

Dave
 
Some great shots there and you are lucky to see them, I am in the Southeast of France and have not seen any yet except QOS and Glanvilles but if I move area I do see Knapweed or Spotted fritillaries.
I guess in the UK you have that cooler airstream for the moment that helps keep the Butterflies not so flighty.
 
superpippo said:
Lovely shots, well done. What a beautiful butterfly
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Thanks Alan!

Graham said:
Some great shots there and you are lucky to see them, I am in the Southeast of France and have not seen any yet except QOS and Glanvilles but if I move area I do see Knapweed or Spotted fritillaries.
I guess in the UK you have that cooler airstream for the moment that helps keep the Butterflies not so flighty.
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Wow, I'm a little envious at the species you have there!
The individual butterfly was quite flighty, but the mating pair were settled on a stone and showed no inclination to move so I had plenty of opportunity for photos.

Cheers,

Dave
 
The underwings are spectacular - lovely set

Les :)
 
Very nicely done
 
alfbranch said:
Very nicely done
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Thanks Alf!

Testudo Man said:
A lovely species to see, an great images. Mating shots are always a bonus too.
These are on my "Hit List", as they dont occur in Kent!! which would mean me making the effort, to travel around the UK, an sight/photograph all the Butterflies that i have yet to see.
One day, i will do this...hopefully.
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Thanks Paul! This is the first time I've found mating pair of this species since my first sighting in 1996!
I'm not sure where your nearest colony would be, but they'd be worth the effort to see them, as they're a stunning species.
Cheers,

Dave
 
Really nice shots
I went a couple of days ago to see them at a local site didn’t manage any photos but still nice to see them
 
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