Small Garden Butterflies

Three photos today of three of the smaller butterflies that are enjoying the warmer weather and the thriving lavender bushes in the garden.

The first is a gatekeeper, a delicate and very pretty small butterfly.

Next up is a brown argus (at least I think it's a brown argus). Once again it's a small butterfly, and not one I see that often.

Finally, a medium sized species, the meadow brown. These are more common, but nice to capture one with its wings spread.

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Camera note: all shots taken with the Canon 7D and EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM.

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6 Comments

  1. derWandersmann July 29, 2012 at 1:07 am #

    Not very many, but each one a stunner, Words.

  2. SittingFox July 29, 2012 at 6:07 pm #

    The argus shot is my favourite of this set, I think.

  3. Words July 29, 2012 at 11:07 pm #

    dW, thanks!

  4. Words July 29, 2012 at 11:07 pm #

    Adele, I took more shots of the argus than the others. A treat to see it.

  5. gdare July 30, 2012 at 5:07 am #

    Yes, argus looks beautiful :yes:

  6. Words August 1, 2012 at 11:08 pm #

    Darko, thanks!