Comma, Lincolnshire

The Comma is not a resident butterfly in the UK and requires strong winds to blow it over from the continent. Having spotted this individual in a shady lane I waited for it to settle in the sun to warm itself up.

Then I had to position myself beneath it to obtain the lighting effect I was after on the translucent wings. 135mm + 31mm extension tube

Lambourne Downs, Oxfordshire

The highest point in Oxfordshire isn't really very high. At only a few hundred metres its not much but there are a number of views from the surrounding area that provide a little interest.

This view from the path running south intrigued me. The sky that day was particularly strong so I used a 2 stop neutral density filter to control the light levels to keep its impact.

Game bird field, Oxfordshire

Fields of flowers are commonly planted for the seeds that they produce. The seeds and the cover that the plants provide are perfect for game birds to shelter and feed in.

However they are also very photogenic. This field was past its best but the colours of the russet leaves, red poppies and single sunflower contrasted nicely with the dark brooding sky.

Patterns, Oxfordshire

The patterns in this field in Oxfordshire were very captivating but it took me a while to figure out how I could incorporate them into a photography. Eventually I found this patch of teasle heads that formed a foreground with a different texture that contrasted nicley with the order of the fields beyond.