Up close with a California Skipper Butterfly

[Richie_28]

Some macro photos of a California Skipper butterlfy. Photos were taken with a Nikon D500, 85mm DX Nikkor Micro lens, and an extension tube.

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[Silver Eagle]

Very nice, I especially like the head-on shot.

 

[Richie_28]

Thank you!

 

[Callie]

Real in your face face in#2!

 

[DRwyoming]

Agreed, both are good shots but the head on shot really pops!

 

[Gongster]

I agree with the above comments.

 

[gordon_g]

Like Dave said that Head shot is fantastic!

 

[Icarus]

The head on shot is wonderful!

 

[Yezdi]

Nicely done..the head shot is superb...

 

[Richie_28]

Thank you all. Luckily, these guys are patient around humans and this butterfly was very nice to hold still for a few seconds to allow me to get the shot.