Broken wing by Helen Betts

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07-OCT-2018

Taken at the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens on a day where there were very few birds but a number of butterflies.

The surprise, posted earlier:

Nikon D850 ,Nikkor AF-S 300/4E PF ED VR
1/320s f/8.0 at 420.0mm iso1250 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto

Julie Oldfield		16-Oct-2018 22:59
Beautiful despite the battle scars. V

Claude Gagnon		15-Oct-2018 12:51
So lovely anyhow....beautiful work Helen :))

Nick Paoni		14-Oct-2018 14:58
What a great capture, made special by the damaged wing. Colors, clarity, composition all top notch.

Blandine Mangin		14-Oct-2018 14:00
superb macro ! v

Jeff Real		14-Oct-2018 13:29
I love the amazing colors here, Helen V

John Hamers		14-Oct-2018 13:21
Very well composed image of this butterfly with great details and lovely colors !!V

PauloCGama		14-Oct-2018 11:34
Wonderful details!!

John Reynolds LRPS		14-Oct-2018 10:07
Detail is excellent. V.

Colin Storey		14-Oct-2018 09:32
A lovely sharp close up of it.

marie-jose wolff		14-Oct-2018 09:14
beautiful macro shot, fine details and colors! V

Chris Morton		14-Oct-2018 07:47
there does often seem this contrast between the structural perfection and the physical damage

Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal		14-Oct-2018 06:26
Beautiful sharp macro image, love the setting. V

William Barletta		14-Oct-2018 03:41
What a splendid image ~~V~~

Charlene Ambrose		14-Oct-2018 02:39
Very sharp image of the injured butterfly who seems to be doing okay. V

Range View		14-Oct-2018 01:47
Splendid image of this injured butterfly Helen. David.

Hank Vander Velde		14-Oct-2018 00:02
Beautiful sharp shot Helen. At this time of year a lot of butterflies seem a bit worse for wear with partial broken wings.