Proof of Colour by ocrdu

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photography · @ocrdu · Jul 9 '18 (edited)

$1.33

Proof of Colour

The little butterflies called *purple hairstreaks* (Neozephyrus quercus), *eikenpages* in Dutch, live high up in oak trees and can be difficult to photograph if you don't like climbing.

![](http://www.den-uijl.nl/photography/stored/Eikenpage.jpg)

The photo above was taken one-handed from an adjacent tree, which is fun to have done, but is not while you are doing it.

<hr>

These butterflies are also notorious (among photographers, that is) because they refuse to let you photograph the top of their wings; they sit with their wings closed, even when sunbathing.

*How could I be sure "purple hairstreak" wasn't a misnomer?*

I had enough of the uncertainty and these butterflies' lack of cooperation, so I summoned one down:

![](http://www.den-uijl.nl/photography/stored/EikenpageOpen1.jpg)

We had a good talk:

![](http://www.den-uijl.nl/photography/stored/EikenpageOpen3.jpg)

It then opened its wings:

![](http://www.den-uijl.nl/photography/stored/EikenpageOpen2.jpg)

I had to turn it around a bit to get the right angle:

![](http://www.den-uijl.nl/photography/stored/EikenpageOpen4.jpg)

But here it is: proof that they do have colour on the top of their wings, as the books say:

![](http://www.den-uijl.nl/photography/stored/EikenpageOpen5.jpg)

Having let me photograph it, it retreated into the nearest oak tree.

<hr>

Another *nice and informative post* from your local butterfly whisperer!

Thanks for watching!

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@denmarkguy · Jul 9 '18

WOW... OK, so that was officially "amazing." You actually managed to get one to sit on your finger... "butterfly whisperer" is a very apt description. My experience has been that these little guys are incredibly shy... and when they are in flight, they become super hard to track. 

So, very well done! 

The ones that fascinated me most when I was a kid was the *green* hairstreaks... blended in SO well, when at rest.

👍 ocrdu

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@ocrdu · Jul 9 '18

$0.03

![Groentje.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmUaPTYAntqBMcgDsYjQYcWeVjr8bEby3H9QviyitMXXyQ/Groentje.jpg)

One of my favourites too.

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@denmarkguy · Jul 9 '18

Ah yes! I figured you probably had some shot in your collection! A nice memory, thanks!

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@edgarsart · Jul 9 '18

$0.27

oh it is so small

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@gillianpearce · Jul 9 '18

So you're a secret butterfly whisperer @ocrdu. First I've heard of it! &#128513;

Stunning photographs. The top one looks like a water colour painting.

👍 ocrdu

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@ocrdu · Jul 9 '18

I simply branched out from dragonfly whispering.

![](http://www.den-uijl.nl/photography/stored/LibelOpVinger.jpg)

![](http://www.den-uijl.nl/photography/stored/DFOnAStick.jpg)

👍 gillianpearce

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@gillianpearce · Jul 9 '18

So basically, you're the Dr Dolittle of the insect world @ocrdu. &#128522;

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@manorvillemike · Jul 9 '18

How cute !

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@marconah · Jul 9 '18

Wow, this butterfly is very tame with you.😂

👍 ocrdu

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@trudeehunter · Jul 9 '18

You had that cute little butterfly eating out of the palm of your hand @ocrdu That's pretty cool. Great photos.

👍 ocrdu

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