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To Jamie: a special Swallowtail
madamcoolpix

To Jamie: a special Swallowtail (Iphiclides podalirius)

Just a sudden idea I had! :-O

I've not posted a Butterfly for a while and thought this summery image would please you all in this miserable weather we all are having.

And here it goes a toast to you, buddydude!!! B (: Hope I chose well the subject!!! ;)
Habitat
Bushes
Location
Can de Ro Lobos, Soria Province, C Spain
Date taken
18 July 2009
Scientific name
Iphiclides podalirius
Equipment used
Leica V-LUX-1 (handheld, ISO100, f/8.0, 1/500 s, -2/3 ev)
A special Swallowtail and a very special image too Marian!!! This is absolutely gorgeous, the detail is superb, and the butterfly stands out so well against the backdrop, very well done indeed! Oh and lucky Jamie too lol.
 
superb capture from a great angle,leaving jamie speechless just proves how good it is lol.a great heart felt dedication
 
DOF is spot on Marian and your gorgeous butterfly is good and sharp. Very nice image, well done!!
 
Very nice image Marian, Like the exposure, sharpness and the background is awesome. Well done :t: :t: :t:
 
The King of butterflies! Oh to have one flying in my garden. You did beautifully with this one, Marian! :clap:
 
Hello Marian

Yet to see one of these in Portugal..... or Andalusia for that matter depsite spending 4 months a year their.

Well what can I say? A fabulous image of a perfect specimen.

Kind Regards

Geoff
 

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