My First Butterfly attempts: Acadian Hairstreak

Posted by Brandon Holden on Sat Aug 07, 2004 10:15 am

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Acadian Hairstreak Cannon 10D, 24-70mm @ 70mm. ISO- 400, 1/250 F-16

Hello Everyone!

After starting a Naturlist position in Algonquin Park, It seems like i've been taking pictures of everything (not just birds). The Acadian Hairstreak is actually a Rare butterfly for Algonquin Park, but this year seemed to be a great year for them. (4-5 previous park records before this year, now more than 10).

Hope everyone enjoys it! and I love to hear all your critiques!

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by Michael Brown on Sat Aug 07, 2004 6:37 pm

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Very nice enviro type shot, good composition, wonderful details, nice colors and light, and I love the fact that the whites do not seem to be blown out very much if at all in this shot.

I sure like it, and thanks for posting!
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by Tom Whelan on Sat Aug 07, 2004 8:57 pm

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Nice shot! Nicely saturated colors and good sharpness. Acadian Hairstreak is indeed an uncommon butterfly- the had a big year down here in some spots in New England as well.

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by TimNYC24 on Mon Aug 09, 2004 5:47 am

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Excellent photo. Agree about whites, nicely done!
Not as many Butterflies, Dragons, Damsels as in years past here in CT this summer. Send them south, ok?