Taken on 28.06.17 (date on camera not working, some 20 years out of date!)
I was so surprised to be able to take this picture with only an 18-55mm kit lens. This little chap just stayed where he was while I crept nearer and nearer. Then I tripped on a root and he flew off!
Absolutely awesome detail and PoV.. your choice of f-stop was inspired, it gives such a fabulous separation between background and butterfly.. which, in turn adds a great feeling of depth to the image.. composition looks spot on too..
@suesouthwood Oh thank you! Just a kit lens. I got as close as I thought he'd tolerate then stood still but moved the camera towards him. Very hit and miss!
@jorlam Thanks very much but this shot was very hit and miss. This one turned out ok but I did have some very blurry ones! I got as near as I could then stood still but moved the camera towards him clicking madly!