Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly Portrait.

[Paul]

This late butterfly, most have gone by this time of year, gave me a few opportunities to get in nice and close. Last sighting was as it went over the fence into next doors garden near the leylandii. Hopefully she will find somewhere nice and warm to settle into as autumn loses it's grip and winter takes her toll...

 

 

 

Paul.

[Heather]

great detail in this one Paul 

[Paul]

Thank you Heather 

 

Paul.

[NannyFerret]

Brilliant!

[Paul]

Brilliant!

 

Thank you dear x

 

Paul.

[Kobione]

Fantastic, Paul, you would not realise they were so hairy unless you see them with this detail. Nicely done

[Paul]

Cheers Dee.

 

They are not hairy on the body - those are scales I believe, but they do seem to have hairy eyes - must be some form of protection for that area I guess. I must endevour to find out...

 

Paul.

[Martyn]

That's a great shot but it does kinda remind me of Gonzo from the muppets!

[Paul]

I know what you mean Martyn, lol...

 

Paul.