If this is the last butterfly I get to photograph this year, I don’t think I’ll be too disappointed. The comma, with its jagged wings and wonderful orange colouring, is one of my favourites. Also, I got to see a swallowtail for the first time in May so any butterfly beyond that was just a bonus.
My brother popped in yesterday, in between a business trip to Holland and returning to the US where he lives. We decided to go to Strumpshaw Fen to get him some fresh air before he is stuck on planes again.
Luckily it was a beautiful, warm day – and lots of little friends, along with the comma, were out to play.
I was also rather in love with the light in general, without wanting to sound too pretentious. Autumnal, would you say?
As always, I’ve joined in with Darren’s brilliant My Sunday Photo linky. Please click on the camera below to see what other people have submitted. It’s always worth it.
Also, if you have five minutes, please pop back tomorrow when I’ve got another Behind The Book post, this time featuring the wonderful writer and blogger, Lucy Mitchell. Just in case you missed the return of the series last week, following my summer break, here’s a link to my interview with Richard Balls.
Wishing you a lovely week.
After The Rain 
Such beautiful photos. I love the light shining through the berries almost as much as I love the butterfly. The shape of the wings is so interesting.
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Thank you, Sarah. Glad you like them.
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I wouldn’t be too upset if that were my last butterfly shot of the year either tara! That said, I love the dragonfly and also the grass image at the end. you really do have some amazing photographic skills. Always like your pics. #mysundayphoto
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That’s very kind, John. Thank you.
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Wow stunning close up details, these are simply stunning. I’d be over the moon if I captured something like these
Have a good Sunday and thank you for linking up to #MySundayPhoto
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Thank you for hosting, Darren.
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The butterfly is definitely so autumnal with its orange and brown colours and the dragon fly is so stunning too. Well done on capturing such amazing detail x
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Thank you.
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Absolutely gorgeous photos with so much detail x
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Thank you 🙂
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Gorgeous light and clarity in each of these amazing shots. #mysundayphoto
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Thank you 🙂
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Gorgeous. There were some amazing butterflies here this summer but I never seem to be fast enough to take a shot😊
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Thank you. I’ve been very lucky with the ones willing to pose.
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Wow! I find it hard to express my admiration for these beautiful captures. Such detail!
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Thank you, Carol. What a lovely thing to say.
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beautiful simply beautiful
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Thank you 🙂
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Hi Tara, I love that name; Strumpshaw Fen. It’s the perfect names for a pair of donkeys don’t you think. All the photos are lovely, but the dragonfly ones are my favourites. And the lighting is nicely gentle and soft.
#MySundayPhoto x
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Wow such gorgeous photos. The detail is incredible. The comma is definitely my favourite.
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Such fantastic detail – love these end of summer days and you have caught them beautifully.
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All such beautiful photos, nature is so pretty in autumn.
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What gorgeous pictures and an amazing butterfly!😃
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