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Holly Blue
Jonno52

Holly Blue (Celastrina argiolus)

Heavy crop, taken from about 12 feet with the lens at 400mm.

Thank you for your comments on my pictures, and good birding!

John
Habitat
Built-up inner city
Location
London, UK (taken at home)
Date taken
7 May 2020
Scientific name
Celastrina argiolus
Equipment used
Canon EOS 7D Mk II, EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM
How lovely is this, John! I often see them in the garden, but have never managed to get a photo.
 
An utterly lovely butterfly
that fluttered by and was
caught by your lens -- a magic moment.
Nice one, Jonno.
 
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Oh now they always cheer me up when I see one (so far only seen them down south in Wales so far, but I keep looking LOL)

A lovely picture of this wee beauty - very well done John.
 
such a lovely little butterfly, John, great photo with the soft blue colours against the green leafs, top class, many tfs!!!
 
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A gorgeous image of this lovely little butterfly John! The chiaroscuro effect of the leaves contrasts with that delicate pastel shade of blue so wonderfully, really beautiful work!

Chris
 

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