Tuesday, 24 July 2012

Marbled White

I have seen one Marbled White butterfly this 'summer' and that was at Bedford Purlieus the other day. A very obliging individual who must have been getting fed up with being photographed as there were 4 of us standing around poking lenses at it! It stayed perfectly still for about half an hour and then it obviously had enough and was off.



Getting a bit more used to the camera now, but still a way to go.
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24 comments:

  1. holdingmoments24 July 2012 at 18:27

    Lovely shots John.
    They are beautiful butterflies, considering they're just black/brown and white. Such lovely markings.

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    1. John26 July 2012 at 20:00

      Thanks Keith,
      They are lovely little 'flutters' with very simple markings.
      J

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  2. Roy24 July 2012 at 19:34

    Beautiful clear shots without any noise John.
    However a totally fed up Marbled White.{:)

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    1. John26 July 2012 at 20:01

      Thanks Roy,
      Yes, I would probably be fed up if I had 4 camera lenses poking in my face!
      J

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  3. bazza24 July 2012 at 19:50

    Beautiful creature! (Not you, the butterfly)
    Click here for Bazza’s Blog ‘To Discover Ice’

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    1. John26 July 2012 at 20:01

      What do you mean Bazza, not me!? How dare you! ;)
      J

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  4. Mary Howell Cromer24 July 2012 at 23:07

    What a beauty, I love the looks of this butterfly very much! We have Zebra Swallowtails that fly so fast and they have similar colourations I believe. I have yet to get a good photo, ah, but one day~

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    1. John26 July 2012 at 20:03

      Indeed a beauty Mary. I have never taken a photo of a butterfly when they are flying, far to difficult! ;) I just wait until they rest on a plant or flower. I am sure that you will get a photo one day :)
      J

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  5. ShySongbird25 July 2012 at 11:19

    Lovely photos of a very photogenic flutter John. Oddly, I have seen more of them this year than for the last few years. I have seen them in three separate locations where I wasn't expecting to recently! Meadow Browns seem to be doing well also.

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    1. John26 July 2012 at 20:04

      Thanks Jan,
      You are lucky in seeing lots, as I said, I have just seen the one, although I haven't paid a visit to their stronghold this year. I, too have seen plenty of Meadow Browns and also Ringlets.
      J

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  6. Gillian Olson25 July 2012 at 17:05

    I love this picture, great composition and beautiful subtle colours. This would make a great painting I think.

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    1. John26 July 2012 at 20:05

      Thanks Gillian,
      It's just a shame that I can't paint! ;)
      J

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    2. Gillian Olson1 August 2012 at 16:36

      Would you mind if I painted it?

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    3. John2 August 2012 at 07:57

      Of course not, I would love to see the result.
      J

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  7. grammie g25 July 2012 at 22:16

    Hi John..Ooooh..nice!! I like the underneath shot, all the ones I have been seeing posted are top views!
    Grace

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    1. John26 July 2012 at 20:05

      Thanks Grace,
      Something a little bit different I suppose!
      J

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  8. Tammy26 July 2012 at 19:04

    How wonderful to find such a cooperative subject, especially one this so lovely! Outstanding photos as the pretty purple perch is a wonderful addition to the scene! Cheers John!

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    1. John26 July 2012 at 20:06

      Thanks Tammy,
      Yes, a very tolerant little insect! I am sure that I would not be as tolerant in the same circumstances!
      J

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  9. Two Old Birds29 July 2012 at 12:04

    Love the butterfl . Tammy is right so coopertive, lovely to see you photos from another area of the world, so alike but so different.

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    1. John30 July 2012 at 20:20

      Thanks for the visit and the kind comment, maybe you will come back some day? ;)
      J

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  10. theconstantwalker30 July 2012 at 20:28

    It's a beauty John... hardly a flutter going on up here.

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    1. John30 July 2012 at 20:57

      Thanks Andrew,
      Not that many down here either!
      J

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  11. Omi6 August 2012 at 20:00

    Marbled Whites are stunning, great shots!

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    1. John6 August 2012 at 21:08

      Thanks Omi,
      They are, very dainty flutters!
      J

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