Red Admiral sequence.

[johntwo]

Common enough I guess but due to the weather this year, much insect life in this part of the world didn't make an appearance until late August and then it was a fairly limited variety.  Consequently I haven't done much this year but I chased this one all over the garden.  I guess it got fed up and stuck its tongue out at me.  Using the excellent 60mm macro lens which has its quirks but not in terms of IQ.  Now that the 80mm f2.8 has been launched, there may be a few of these around at a reasonable price.

[kev7d]

Lovely colours here John. Like your work in these.   

[Clicker]

Lovely set John with the second just beautifully composed with a real summer vibrancy ... I'm very excited about the new 80 mm  f2.8...  I've been waiting for it all Summer .....    great detail on  # 3  too . 

[JHFoto]

Very good set, I particularly like the last one

[Ryewolf]

Nice set of images John, yes I also saw very few butterflies this year...

[Kobione]

Nice set John - love the colour in #2, and the detail in #3 is great when viewed large.

[Rogerw]

Cracking John . really rich in colour and well presented. top job mate.

[johntwo]

Thanks all for the comments.

Yes clicker, it's the most anticipated lens of the last 12months or so.  I'm torn.  The 60mm has the advantage of being compact but the reviews has been V. good and the additional viewing distance will probably win out.  It will be next year though.

[Clicker]

I decided against getting the 60mm when I knew this was in the pipeline ...... I shall follow any feedback/ reviews with interest .....  

[FUJI]

A truly fantastic set John......especially the last frame.

 

FUJI

[johntwo]

Thanks Fuji and Clicker for the additional comments.

Clicker, I think I will wait and assess your images once you have acquired one. 

 

[Korky]

Shot 3 really is terrific. Well done, John!

Korky

[Craig]

A wonderful set there John 

[johntwo]

Korky, Craig, missed your added comments.  Thanks for the feedback.

[Rogerw]

Excellent John a really lovely set.