Ringlet

[Jonathan Ashton]

Hand held (shame on me again!)
Canon 50D
Canon 180mm macro
ISO 800 1/160 sec f8 -0.3 fill in flash -1.3
NR to the green area, the petals were given a little linear burn.
Another first for me, not a particularly scarce species but I have never seen one before.

All C & C welcome

[PhilCook]

Perfectly composed in the frame I think, and the fine detail on the wings is exceptional,

[Steve Maxson]

Hi Jonathan. Very nice comp and background! Also, nice pose and good sharpness on your butterfly - though the wings tips are just a bit soft - I think a little more sharpening in that are will cure things. :S3: This is very well done!

[Anita Bower]

Jonathan: You do a good job hand-holding your camera. Nice details on the wings. Pleasing composition. Lovely smooth green bg. I would say a good job!

[Jonathan Ashton]

Thank you very much everyone - much appreciated.