Gosh that was quick wild Edges thanks, just come in from the top of our garden trimming our Laurel wave ( I've shaped it that way) and a quick look over the top of 'our valley' from our decking at the top of our garden and seen a few speckled woods butterflies flitting about here and there , so nice. thanks
@pitter-patter Great close-up shots of that Volucella zonaria, bravo! By the way, what photo equipment did you use?
Today my Persicaria virginiana (Virginia knotweed) was invaded by juvenile specimens of one of my favourite bugs, the Nezara viridula. The deep pink of the flowers are a perfect match for the pink marks that surround the bug's shield!
And my recently planted Astrantia major ‘Shaggy’ had attracted a couple of peacock butterflies...
Wonderful photos, @Papi Jo. Unfortunately I’m still just using my phone with a macro lens attachment.
I'm using a phone lens attachment too - but it's quite hard to get it dead steady without using a tripod. Do you have any other phone gear to get such good light and clear pics? @pitter-patter
I don’t, @Fire. If the situation allows I rest my elbow on something sturdy, like a trellis or a pot. But most of the time I just try to keep my hand as steady as possible. I don’t think a tripod would help when you’re in the middle of the border trying to take a photo of something that doesn’t want to stay still!
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I'm using a phone lens attachment too - but it's quite hard to get it dead steady without using a tripod. Do you have any other phone gear to get such good light and clear pics? @pitter-patter