Nature (1)

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These strikingly colourful six-spotted butterfly moths occur in large numbers along the south east shoreline of County Wexford in the summer. They tolerate close inspection and afford great opportuniy for photographing.

Canon EOS 300 D digital camera, 50mm f1.8 lens with macro extension tubes. 1/100 sec. at f22, ISO 100. Flash, handheld.

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In this case the butterfly moth and the flower are from separate exposures. The similarity of lighting, perspective and harmonic blend of colour in both subjects prompted a little digital editing to 'place' the moth along the upper stem of the flower creating a realistic if not authentic image.

Canon EOS 300 D digital camera (edited in Adobe Photoshop Elements 2)

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Two six-spotted butterfly moths bask in the warm sunshine.

Canon EOS 300 D digital camera

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This six-spotted butterfly moth partially displays its cloak of bright crimson trimmed with black.

Canon EOS 300 D digital camera

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A goldfinch helps himself to a feast of peanuts. 

Canon EOS 300 D digital camera

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This heron, although a resident of the local public park, is characteristly camera shy. Leaf laden branches overhanging the pond provided the necessary cover to facilitae this photograph. 

Canon EOS 300 D digital camera

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Thistle heads are the common places to find these fascinating creatures and set them off to great effecy.

Canon EOS 300 D digital camera

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This colourful specimen basks in the August sunshine after a rain shower.

Canon EOS 300 D digital camera

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This beauty posed for long enough to facilitate a number of exposures providing me the opportunity to select the best. 

Canon EOS 300 D digital camera

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A ladybird clings to the unopened bluebell flowers.

Canon EOS 300 D digital camera

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The 'dog's eye' perspective of this flower head in the wild grass revealed a sheltering ladybird.

Canon EOS 300 D digital camera

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A close look at this ornate flower reveals its delicate detail.

Canon EOS 300 D digital camera

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