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17-JUN-2011 Christine Hanrahan

European skipper (Thymelicus lineola)

European skippers have appeared at a number of locations, including here, at Rockcliffe Park, where they were quite common today.

Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
1/160s f/2.8 at 5.0mm iso100 hide exif
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Date/Time17-Jun-2011 14:36:27
MakeCanon
ModelCanon PowerShot SX20 IS
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length5 mm
Exposure Time1/160 sec
Aperturef/2.8
ISO Equivalent100
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Metering Modematrix (5)
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Ann Pettigrew25-Jun-2011 20:59
Excellent detail of this skipper, Christine. Are you using a tripod for these macros?
Carol Rollins18-Jun-2011 21:38
Oh my, tack sharp and beautiful image Christine. Bravo. ~
Hank Vander Velde18-Jun-2011 11:38
Beautiful tack sharp macro image Christine.
Julie Tremblay18-Jun-2011 10:56
Wonderful composition with a gorgeous contrasting background. V.
Stephanie18-Jun-2011 10:15
Incredible details of this pretty little skipper! V
Guest 18-Jun-2011 09:19
Superb macro shot.
Linda & Pär Johansson18-Jun-2011 08:30
Incredible detail, I feel how smooth it is and what a face! V
slhoornstra18-Jun-2011 03:58
I haven't seen one yet this year! This one actually has a pretty face. A wonderful capture, so well framed with excellent tiny detail, showing us how these little ones really look. V
Carl Carbone18-Jun-2011 02:27
Incredible macro! What clarity. Very nice. V
John King18-Jun-2011 00:49
Fantastic detail in this image! The background provides a terrific contrast to isolate the skipper. V
Janet Forjan-Freedman18-Jun-2011 00:00
Excellent work capturing the furry details of this skipper. Colour coordinated perch and contrasting background also wonderful!
globalgadabout17-Jun-2011 22:43
precision shooting of this hairy character...great colour and vitality..rivetting image...V
Graeme17-Jun-2011 22:21
Stunning details and close up Christine!Voted
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