There are many varieties of skippers. The least skipper is the smallest of Ontario’s butterflies (17-26mm or approx. 1 inch). I spotted this butterfly among some wild flowers that bordered a suburban bike path. It’s a pleasant area to walk as the city has let the natural setting flourish beside a pedestrian and cycling route. I took my 105mm macro lens with me that day hoping to get an opportunity for some insect shots. I was happy I did.
July 24, 2016 at 2:27 pm
great macro shoots:
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July 24, 2016 at 2:55 pm
Thank you.
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June 29, 2016 at 2:34 pm
Wonderful idea to bring the macro lens! What beautiful images – I can’t help but wonder what he is thinking as he looks at the viewer.
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June 29, 2016 at 5:50 pm
Thank you. I was happy I brought my 105mm that day!
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June 29, 2016 at 5:55 pm
I’ve never owned a macro lens, but have always thought about how nice it would be to have one for subjects such as insects and flowers. Maybe one day ….
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June 29, 2016 at 6:22 pm
I like mine, it allows me to get excellent detail.
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June 28, 2016 at 12:07 am
So fuzzy! :-). Great shots Belinda!
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June 28, 2016 at 7:05 am
Thank you.
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June 27, 2016 at 1:07 pm
Beautiful macro photography……….
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June 27, 2016 at 4:40 pm
Thank you!
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June 27, 2016 at 5:22 am
That second photo is great. Skippers are very difficult sometimes to determinate, specialy the once you see in other countries. In the Netherlands we only have a few different skippers but they belong to my favorites
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June 27, 2016 at 8:11 am
Thank you, skippers are among my favourites as well. They are difficult to determine.
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June 27, 2016 at 4:13 am
Oh wow, lovely capture. I have never seen the butterfly drink nectar…as in a still life that has captured it! 🙂
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June 27, 2016 at 8:03 am
Thanks very much!
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June 26, 2016 at 4:35 pm
What a beauty!
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June 26, 2016 at 4:49 pm
Thank you!
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June 26, 2016 at 2:45 pm
Love these small butterfly.
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June 26, 2016 at 3:39 pm
They are sweet!
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June 26, 2016 at 1:24 pm
Such a pretty little face!!
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June 26, 2016 at 12:11 pm
These photos are really great, Belinda. You can see that little fellow is very busy with his proboscis, testing the flavours. I wonder if he’s smiling.
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June 26, 2016 at 3:37 pm
Thanks Anneli!
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June 26, 2016 at 2:06 am
There are so few butterflies this year in NY. Good to see one.
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