I have had a couple of key macro targets this summer. I posted recently some images of one of those target species; the White Admiral. One of my other targets was another beautiful butterfly; the Marbled White (Melanargia galathea). Although there are a couple of sites in Lincolnshire for these stunning insects, I have managed to fail to secure any images in previous years. Therefore, one bright evening in mid June, I decided to head to one of the sites close to work to see what I could find. After a fruitless search for almost an hour, I came across an area which held up to 15 individuals and after a bit of patience I managed to capture some pleasing images whilst listening to a Quail calling almost continuously in the warm evening sunshine. What a great way to end a tough day at the office!
Hi Matt, hope all is well with you. The Marbled White is beautiful and your entry image is awesome~
ReplyDeleteMe encantan las fotos, son preciosas.
ReplyDeletePerfect Matt.
ReplyDeleteThese are fantastic matt,we snapped our first last week.
ReplyDeleteOne of many lifers to go.
John.
Matt,
ReplyDeleteI've taken 10s of thousands of butterfly photos. These are really really good! KUDOS
They are beautiful, your patience was surely rewarded.
ReplyDeleteVery many thanks all.
ReplyDeletebeautiful photo,and beautiful photo
ReplyDeleteExcellent work Matt. I'm still waiting to catch up with this species, this year.
ReplyDeleteHello friends,
ReplyDeleteThe marbled white is a butterfly in the family Nymphalidae. This butterfly is one of the browns, of the subfamily Satyrinae. They are a common sight in unimproved grasslands across southern Britain, particularly on the south downs. Thanks for sharing it....