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#Photowalk Challenge June/July : Camera shy critters

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Yesterday was a run day. I faffed around and went far too late. It was boiling by 10am! As I was running along, a butterfly flew beside me, which would have been like something from a Disney film except for the fact I was bright red and sweating buckets. I’m not clever enough to take photos while actually running so once my cool down walk arrived, I went on a critter hunt.

Usually, there are bees, butterflies and flies all along the lane back down to my street. Nothing. Down to the village and not a critter to be seen. I headed for the stream thinking they might be hanging out there. Result! A couple of dragonflies. Unfortunately, neither of them were willing to be photographed and I nearly fell in the stream trying to chase them. Perhaps this challenge needs to come with a health and safety warning! By this point I was ready to give up and head home. Luckily, on the way I spotted this little guy having a lovely time on a flower. More tricky than I’d expected but a good outcome!

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AlMorr profile image
AlMorr1000miles per year

Nice photo MissUnderstanding, my goodness I am glad that you didn't fall into the stream while chasing the dragonflies, I wonder what that butterfly thought about you running beside him, at least you had some company for a little while..

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MissUnderstanding in reply to AlMorr

Thank you! I would have felt like a right Wally walking home wet past all my neighbours and a busy pub if I’d fallen in. Phew!

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Wine1000miles per year

Beautiful

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MissUnderstanding in reply to Wine

Thank you! There are some lovely gardens in the village so I’m a bit spoilt with nice backdrops!

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Doris81000miles per year

Well done on actually getting a photo. Went t a 5 km walk this morning , and tried to take a photo of bumblebee but for they just wouldn’t stay still for me. Another day.

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MissUnderstanding in reply to Doris8

Bees are so difficult to catch in shot! Wishing you luck for catching one another day!

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CBDBAdministrator

🤣🤣🤣 sounds like you had quite an adventure hunt!

But you caught one! Yey! 👏👏

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MissUnderstanding in reply to CBDB

It was a lot of fun! It was nice to finally end up with a critter in frame!

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Oldfloss

Fabulous post..and a great photograph!.These creatures...they are there..until the camera comes out!!!

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MissUnderstanding in reply to Oldfloss

You are so right about that! I love wildlife photography but I’m sadly luckily in the patience required!

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Iwilldothisthisyear1000miles per year

Beautiful photo.

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MissUnderstanding in reply to Iwilldothisthisyear

Thank you!! I love taking pictures. This is a particularly fun challenge!

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Iwilldothisthisyear1000miles per year in reply to MissUnderstanding

I agree xx

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