This species of Flutterby (we're certain it's the dictionaries that have that word wrong) is common throughout the northern hemisphere. It is an active insect, not too easily photographed. We happened to find it here feeding on its favourite food -- the thistle flower.
| Nikon D2X | |
| 2005/06/25 16:06:49.9 AM | |
| Color | |
| Data Format: | RAW (12-bit) |
| Compression: | None |
| Image Size: | Large (4288 x 2848) |
| Lens: | 105mm f/2.8 |
| Focal Length: | 105mm |
| Exposure Mode: | Manual |
| Metering Mode: | Multi-Pattern |
| 1/250 sec - f/14 | |
| Exposure Comp.: | 0 EV |
| Exposure Difference: | 0 EV |
| Flash Sync Mode: | Not Attached |
| Sensitivity: | ISO 400 |
| Color Mode: | Mode II (Adobe RGB) |
| Hue Adjustment: | 0 |
| Gerald & Irmgard Carter | |
| White Balance: | Preset d-0 |
| Tone Comp: | Less Contrast |
| Saturation: | Normal |
| Sharpening: | None |
| AF Mode: | Manual |