Coral Hairstreak


Posted by Cynthia Crawford on Thu Jul 13, 2017 8:23 pm

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I don't usually do macro, but this butterfly invited me to try. Rather pleased, given the circumstances.  Taken in Rockport, Mass at Halibut Point. Handheld.
Nikon D500 300/f4, 1.4TC, 1/4000, f/6.3, ISO 2500
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by Tom Whelan on Thu Jul 13, 2017 10:02 pm
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Excellent image of a beautiful hairstreak. I haven't seen any Coral hairstreak this year - I'm jealous!
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by john on Fri Jul 14, 2017 12:45 am
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Very nice pic. Nice plane of focus on the flower and butterfly with the oof adding some depth.
 

by Cynthia Crawford on Fri Jul 14, 2017 3:56 am
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Tom Whelan wrote:Excellent image of a beautiful hairstreak. I haven't seen any Coral hairstreak this year - I'm jealous!
Thanks Tom. I don't see them here in Vermont either. Lucky chance in Massachusetts.
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by Cynthia Crawford on Fri Jul 14, 2017 3:57 am
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john wrote:Very nice pic. Nice plane of focus on the flower and butterfly with the oof adding some depth.
Thank you, John. Appreciate your comments.
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by Carol Clarke on Fri Jul 14, 2017 3:27 pm
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Who wouldn't be pleased with this one Cindy!  Beautiful BF and setting.Well done!  

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by Cynthia Crawford on Fri Jul 14, 2017 3:47 pm
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Carol Clarke wrote:Who wouldn't be pleased with this one Cindy!  Beautiful BF and setting.Well done!  

Be warned, macro is addictive......  :D
Errr thanks Carol.  Got to admit it's easier than shooting tiny birds 100 feet up! ;).
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by Craig Lipski on Fri Jul 14, 2017 9:20 pm
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Nice shot! These tiny guys present their own challenges!
 

by Matthew Pugh on Sat Jul 15, 2017 4:37 am
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Hi

A beautiful all round image - and neat subject matter too!


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by Ron Day on Thu Aug 24, 2017 11:13 pm
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Beautiful color and detail, Cindy. Love the flowers the handsome butterfly is on.
 

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