tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post741001637157041963..comments2024-01-03T09:00:35.413+00:00Comments on Adrian's Images: PIPE ABOARD THE ADMIRAL. (21/09/14)ADRIANhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-44489397421245208942014-09-22T20:23:12.950+01:002014-09-22T20:23:12.950+01:00Lol.....don't they just!Lol.....don't they just!Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08255717931620460104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-91267064802693169172014-09-22T17:14:47.079+01:002014-09-22T17:14:47.079+01:00Lady L, I was there at the right time as they hadn...Lady L, I was there at the right time as they hadn't long been hatched so were much more trusting.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-9455063256279104192014-09-22T17:13:48.130+01:002014-09-22T17:13:48.130+01:00Frances, it would be interesting to measure it and...Frances, it would be interesting to measure it and fond out how long it is in relation to the butterfly.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-148008286657607582014-09-22T15:58:07.341+01:002014-09-22T15:58:07.341+01:00Amazing. You really got close and personal with na...Amazing. You really got close and personal with nature. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10304701332216772385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-20814679166659075902014-09-22T15:32:50.077+01:002014-09-22T15:32:50.077+01:00That tongue is astonishing!That tongue is astonishing!Frances Garroodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-84696214135450214622014-09-22T08:49:13.361+01:002014-09-22T08:49:13.361+01:00Bob, possibly the last butterflies of the year so ...Bob, possibly the last butterflies of the year so a good swan song from them.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-80572791229574727442014-09-22T08:48:20.379+01:002014-09-22T08:48:20.379+01:00John, they did keep fluttering off. The distance f...John, they did keep fluttering off. The distance from the front element is about 11/2" to 2". The Peacocks wouldn't tolerate it. I suspect they were desperate for food and there isn't much choice. There were several to choose from so an hour saw a dozen reasonable shots. One good one and the same amount in the bin.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-4309192563948550332014-09-22T08:34:34.904+01:002014-09-22T08:34:34.904+01:00That is a macro Adian, the feeling of the closenes...That is a macro Adian, the feeling of the closeness, excellent photos.Bob Bushellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07819577478571292055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-44449340982883088612014-09-22T08:32:05.473+01:002014-09-22T08:32:05.473+01:00Brilliant series. How did you manage to make it st...Brilliant series. How did you manage to make it stay when you were that close.Midmarsh Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10980417659811194899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-8405293700531866552014-09-22T08:15:29.680+01:002014-09-22T08:15:29.680+01:00Andrew, it would be good to see the weather hold f...Andrew, it would be good to see the weather hold for a few more weeks. At least two for you.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-13537396835257444652014-09-22T08:14:10.062+01:002014-09-22T08:14:10.062+01:00Thank you Ruby.Thank you Ruby.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-72002988301761187202014-09-21T20:45:34.456+01:002014-09-21T20:45:34.456+01:00Wonderful images Adrian... we've seen lot'...Wonderful images Adrian... we've seen lot's of Red A's and Commas in Cheshire today.theconstantwalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06243294919370970037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-48834724421841007362014-09-21T18:56:28.033+01:002014-09-21T18:56:28.033+01:00These are very beautiful macros Adrian :)) Remembe...These are very beautiful macros Adrian :)) Remembering my zoology lessons :)) Rubyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02988802569095580501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-31509840144596886962014-09-21T18:36:44.758+01:002014-09-21T18:36:44.758+01:00Hilary, they are fascinating and not too hard to g...Hilary, they are fascinating and not too hard to get at this time of the year. They are limited for food plants so I just sit and wait. I have seen their tongues before but have never thought of making them the subject.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-704029069933743022014-09-21T18:11:33.660+01:002014-09-21T18:11:33.660+01:00Wow.. these are wonderful. I can't say that I&...Wow.. these are wonderful. I can't say that I've ever noticed.. much less photographed a butterfly's tongue before. Amazing captures here.Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-15345394942820106312014-09-21T17:13:43.996+01:002014-09-21T17:13:43.996+01:00Thanks Bas.Thanks Bas.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-85288176950165140802014-09-21T17:13:22.032+01:002014-09-21T17:13:22.032+01:00Douglas, I'm not sure. It will be the second b...Douglas, I'm not sure. It will be the second brood. Peacocks over-winter as butterflies I'm not sure whether Red Admirals do.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-38906614016644572812014-09-21T17:12:05.214+01:002014-09-21T17:12:05.214+01:00Red, yes they were reasonably cooperative .Red, yes they were reasonably cooperative .ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-57541221263499651702014-09-21T17:10:44.042+01:002014-09-21T17:10:44.042+01:00Gary they do and if they don't they turn round...Gary they do and if they don't they turn round so all you get is a back view.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-36140664702825232602014-09-21T15:23:05.198+01:002014-09-21T15:23:05.198+01:00Keith, I have about got as good as I can get.Keith, I have about got as good as I can get.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-26023057866214762522014-09-21T15:21:52.177+01:002014-09-21T15:21:52.177+01:00Mersad, for me it is the details.Mersad, for me it is the details.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-72331425156738753022014-09-21T15:10:53.342+01:002014-09-21T15:10:53.342+01:00Super!!!Super!!!Bas.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13804347915356897054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-30267443444914461112014-09-21T15:07:46.528+01:002014-09-21T15:07:46.528+01:00Great shots of the butterfly tongue. I have seen s...Great shots of the butterfly tongue. I have seen so many today, same species but also a tatty Comma, is this a bit late? Douglas Mcfarlanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12267360351215643395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-63747866292611150852014-09-21T14:49:16.667+01:002014-09-21T14:49:16.667+01:00Awesome photos. If you hadn't pointed out the ...Awesome photos. If you hadn't pointed out the tongue, I would not have know what it was. These had to pose for you and you took advantage of it.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-41641804620563924942014-09-21T14:37:29.773+01:002014-09-21T14:37:29.773+01:00Excellent shots Adrian. Butterflies seem to be my ...Excellent shots Adrian. Butterflies seem to be my nemesis. They always close their wings just before I press the button. We come home with dozens of 'closed and brown' butterfly shots.Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08255717931620460104noreply@blogger.com