Painted Lady

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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.

The camera recorded the following information in the original image file:

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