Congregation

Butterflies cluster on one stem of brightly coloured heathland flowers. The Gatekeepers show no inclination to flutter away, even when a human photographer has spotted them and encroaches upon their space.

This is a frame of wild London, on an area of common land in the south-west periphery of the capital. It’s far from the urban hustle and bustle of the city centre, but still falls within its boundaries.

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13 thoughts on “Congregation”

andoni18 on August 8, 2013 at 22:20 said:

Wonderful photo!!! Is yours?? If it is congratulations!!!

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- mikeosbornphoto on August 9, 2013 at 15:41 said:
  
  It is indeed mine. Thank you!
  
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pilar221b on August 8, 2013 at 19:05 said:

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ckponderings on August 6, 2013 at 15:33 said:

Nicely captured, Mike! :)

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- mikeosbornphoto on August 6, 2013 at 18:51 said:
  
  Thank you Richard!
  
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jdtphotography.co.uk on August 5, 2013 at 11:31 said:

Excellent capture Mike!

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- mikeosbornphoto on August 5, 2013 at 18:05 said:
  
  Thanks James, rather lucky with this one!
  
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A Taste of Brazil on August 4, 2013 at 22:13 said:

Beautiful! Amazing how you captured four butterflies; it is not always easy to do!

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- mikeosbornphoto on August 4, 2013 at 22:14 said:
  
  Thanks Saskia, yes, I was quite surprised too. They just wanted to stick with the flowers and weren’t going to be frightened away!
  
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flaneriefeminine on August 4, 2013 at 19:18 said:

Your photos are as amazing as always! :-)

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- mikeosbornphoto on August 4, 2013 at 19:32 said:
  
  Thank you Miret :-) I just struck lucky with this one.
  
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RCNaturephotos-Rachel Cohen Photography on August 4, 2013 at 18:12 said:

Simply stunningly beautiful capture Mike! A golden dream!! :)

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- mikeosbornphoto on August 4, 2013 at 18:21 said:
  
  Thank you Rachel, I thought it might be your bag :-) I was lucky to spot them.
  
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