Pearl-bordered fritillary on thistle by Chris Spracklen

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19.8.13	Chris Spracklen

Pearl-bordered fritillary on thistle

Ashclyst Forest, Killerton, near Cullompton, Devon

My apologies for the lack of comments, etc.

(I'm in the middle of another manic spell, leading up to my Mum's 80th birthday and my brother's wedding!)

Nikon D7100 ,Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR
1/400s f/5.0 at 200.0mm iso400 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto

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Simon Chandler		03-Apr-2014 22:47
Beautiful composition with appealing bokeh. v

Nestor Derkach		27-Sep-2013 17:37
Very nice, butterfly image with bokeh that is flattering to the perched lady on the flower. Vote

Ken Chambers ARPS		14-Sep-2013 22:25
Chris you have made an impossible picture possible, with the superb lighting

Colin Storey		14-Sep-2013 18:47
Beautiful image with superb details and dof. v

Marco Valk		14-Sep-2013 16:44
Very nice image, Chris.

Lieve Snellings		14-Sep-2013 14:07
Fantastic ! Love what you did with the background... V

Tom LeRoy		13-Sep-2013 18:05
I just love these, a great shot and super DOF too, Chris! V

Fong Lam		13-Sep-2013 09:05
A fantastic macro shot with excellent details and colors, Chris.....V

Alain Boussac		13-Sep-2013 05:22
Everything is remarkable here : composition, game of colors, details, and DOF. A splendiferous image, my friend ! BV.

Sandy Rich		13-Sep-2013 04:16
Great capture and composition. Love the colors.

Tomasz Dziubinski - Photography		12-Sep-2013 23:42
Excellent capture, spot-on composition and dof, Voted.

Guest		12-Sep-2013 22:35
It's a beautiful image..good luck on upcoming family drama..v

Mark Chambers ARPS AFIAP CPAGB BPE3		12-Sep-2013 22:09
Very nice. V

Karen Stuebing		12-Sep-2013 20:53
Gorgeous butterfly and detail. His orange really contrasts nicely with the purple flower. V.

Frank Brault		12-Sep-2013 20:01
A fabulous image! Superbly composed with gorgeous colors, light and bokeh. V

Anitta		12-Sep-2013 15:57
Excellent composition, great DOF. V

bill friedlander		12-Sep-2013 15:20
Wonderful light and colors, and good view of the markings! V

Ika Zinka Eferl		12-Sep-2013 14:06
Well composed , captured and great light!Very beautiful image!V!

Carol Rollins		12-Sep-2013 13:40
I love all of the Fritillaries and this one is beautiful. Great capture, Chris. ~

Marcia Colelli		12-Sep-2013 13:07
Very beautiful capture and composition V

Stephanie		12-Sep-2013 12:06
What a gorgeous, gorgeous image! VVV

shatterbug		12-Sep-2013 09:45
Stunning...great light, composition, and bokeh!

laine		12-Sep-2013 09:03
delightfully delicate!!

Bryan Murahashi		12-Sep-2013 04:15
Beautiful photo. V

Dan Greenberg		12-Sep-2013 03:55
I am in the same boat, Chris - I can't seem to stay on top of anything lately - especially commenting or even posting. Anyway - great job with this. You really nailed the DOF and capture overall. ~BV~

Being Me		12-Sep-2013 02:57
An image that doesn't need a lot of words! The best word...WOW!

Hank Vander Velde		12-Sep-2013 02:45
A lovely well composed image Chris.

woody34		12-Sep-2013 01:47
The focus, details, light and presentation are perfect...V

Jean D		12-Sep-2013 01:17
A beautiful butterfly in a superb composition along with ideal dof, Chris. ~V

Jean Chiasson		11-Sep-2013 22:46
Splendid composition Chris big vote

godro		11-Sep-2013 22:12
Beautiful composition!

pkocinski		11-Sep-2013 22:03
Very well done Chris.

janescottcumming		11-Sep-2013 21:55
Beautiful background to show off this pretty butterfly. Love the composition too. V

mart senior		11-Sep-2013 20:36
beautiful pic... sounds like u very busy.. enjoy the celebrations v

Kim		11-Sep-2013 20:28
Very beautiful capture! V

marie-jose wolff		11-Sep-2013 19:53
Absolutely wonderful! V

Buz Kiefer		11-Sep-2013 19:50
Beautiful, Chris. Very sharp and spot on colors. Vote.

Guest		11-Sep-2013 18:48
lovely!!! V

Helen Betts		11-Sep-2013 17:35
Marvelous light and color, and excellent use of DOF. V.

Char		11-Sep-2013 16:57
Absolutely perfect, Chris! \/

Martin Lamoon		11-Sep-2013 16:45
Excellent focus on the butterfly, you have made it stand out so well. v

lucanton		11-Sep-2013 16:28
Un joli point de vue la lumière et les couleurs sont magnifiques! V

Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)		11-Sep-2013 15:57
Like the colors and the compo.V Paolo

joseantonio		11-Sep-2013 15:41
Lovely capture of those beautiful colors. Elegant image.V.

danad		11-Sep-2013 15:25
Superb light and colors. The bokeh is fantastic ! BV.

Walter Otto Koenig		11-Sep-2013 15:16
Beautiful image my friend. Great sharp work with that lens. "V"

Guest		11-Sep-2013 15:07
An excellent image of this Butterfly and the thistle...

Jim Coffman		11-Sep-2013 14:36
This is one sweet capture,Chris! Well composed and captured!

Roland		11-Sep-2013 13:49
Beautiful presentation Chris. Love the shallow depth of field. V

Gerard Koehl		11-Sep-2013 13:46
Magnifique prise. V

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