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Uploaded: 07/19/11 3:54 PM GMT
Small tortoiseshell wings folded
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Trying out my new aquisition a Used Sigma 135-400 APO Lens,An old lens no longer made this one has had no use at all,Locked in an attic when the sellers dad passed on.It's brand new..I uploaded this just to show the sharpness and colour,Although the butterfly is pretty drab underside..The picture is straight out the camera @ 400mm...Looks OK to me..

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::Dunstickin
07/19/11 4:03 PM GMT
Well camouflaged too
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::0930_23
07/19/11 4:08 PM GMT
Looks like you got a keeper Count B. I bet the Owd Fella would be glad it is being used.

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Cameras are like people--sometimes they lose focus.
::biffobear
07/19/11 4:12 PM GMT
The detail in the antennae,Made me think..Oi .. Oi.Looks a Guddun...R.
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::corngrowth
07/19/11 4:56 PM GMT
---Looks OK to me---

To me as well, Richie.

Wonderful and detailed image. Can even see the eyes of the tortoiseshell. Please send them to the other side of the pond, as I don't see any of them in the garden of my wife, lol.

Regards, Cornelius.
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.jfrudyii
07/19/11 5:06 PM GMT
Wow, thats some lens you got there. This is a beutiful shot. the colors are so true and rich. I think the drabness of the butterfly is a good contrast to the vivid butterfly bush blooms
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::Jimbobedsel
07/19/11 5:21 PM GMT
Is that lens for a Canon or Nikon? Looks pretty good to me too. I am going to go look in the attic for an old lens. Opps! I just remembered. I don't have an attic. LOL.
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::Ramad
07/19/11 5:21 PM GMT
The sharpness and colours are very good here Richie. Your new toy is a good one.
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::tigger3
07/19/11 10:24 PM GMT
Ahh this is the new used lens, I think it did a superb job, I can even see the textures in the butterfly, and lots of good color. Looks like you did a good deal with this one R.
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.Nikoneer68
07/19/11 11:49 PM GMT
Great photograph.
Thanks for sharing.
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.Roseman_Stan
07/20/11 12:28 AM GMT
Beautiful shot Richie. A natures' best moments shot.
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.Joanie
07/20/11 2:01 AM GMT
This is even better than your other one!!! Wow, how outstanding and gorgeous Richie!!!!! One of your best and a great lens :)
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::billyoneshot
07/20/11 3:28 AM GMT
I just gave this one high marks in the vb. Great details.
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::LynEve
07/20/11 1:17 PM GMT
Superb - well done you and the lens :)
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.ovar2008
07/20/11 8:06 PM GMT
A very colorful butterfly on a very nice purple scenery.
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.icedancer
07/22/11 3:12 AM GMT
Magnificent capture and love those colours
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.Fergus
07/27/11 8:56 AM GMT
Excellent macro, great colors and light
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