Tuesday 19 July 2011

White on White.

During my waterside wander last week there were one or two white butterflies flitting through the lush green waterside vegetation  but rarely stopping more than a second or so before moving onwards.
 
I eventually came across a Green-veined White (Pieris napi) perched in typical pose with wings closed amongst a small patch of bindweed. In the past my attempts to capture any white species have not been particularly successful so I wondered if I might have more luck this time. 

The first three shots were taken using the 450D with the 70-300 lens [hand held] set on aperture priority (f/9 to f/11) and spot metering.

This individual eventually decided to open its wings presumably to soak up what little sunshine was available.

After  moving  around a bit it settled on a leaf, providing a much darker background, so I switched over to the Powershot S95 and grabbed a final shot using the macro setting and managed to get quite close without disturbing the subject. I am slowly getting to grips with the abilities of the S95 and I am very pleased with the most of the results. Now all we need is some sunshine so I can get out and do some more testing.  FAB. 

14 comments:

  1. wow! it's gorgeous opened up, but its green 'veins' are just lovely closed too!

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  2. Love the "white on white". Not an easy capture.

    Thanks so much for linking up. I was excited to see you there :)

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  3. HI Frank...So lovely and delicate looking...I really like the look..especially like the next to last one!!
    Have a good week!!

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  4. So very sweet, Frank. When you find some sunshine, send a few rays it my way!!

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  5. The last one is fantastic Frank, clear and darkish.

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  6. Well done!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  7. So angelic looking and on those white flowers no less. Just fantastic. Love this post Frank. Carol

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  8. Nicely done Frank. Great find beautifully captured.

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  9. Exquisite photos. Love the white!

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  10. The S95 gets really good reviews Frank and that last shot is really good.

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  11. Lovely images! Beautiful modulated whites and pastels, Frank. Well done.

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  12. Great images Frank... lovely to see.

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  13. Hi Everyone. Thanks for your appreciation of the little white flutter. FAB.

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