Llangollen Canal, Chirk
From mid-summer through to autumn Wild Flowers grace our Hedgerows, roadsides and just about anywhere where they can be left to get on without too much disturbance. Nor is there a better place than like here on the side of one of our many canals. Obviously it varies from year to year dependent upon both the weather and of course how good a year they enjoyed last season and if they manage to set any seeds. Judging by the wild display above, which is as good as any garden border, they did well and are now making the most of this summers dry spell and hot sunshine. It is also a haven for insects and in particular Butterflies….and that is important as Butterflies have been in marked decline over the whole of the U.K. for the past few years. So it was nice to see lots of insect activity along this canal side towpath…..
Just proves that all insects and butterflies want is a piece of the countryside that is pretty much allowed to get along on its own without constant daily tending by keen gardeners……
19th August
© David Oakes 2014
DAVID OAKES - IMAGES. 
that second butterfly shot is sharp as a razor – I now have a Sigma 105mm Macro but cannot get a hang of the focus at all – I think a small kitchen table and lots of practice might be required. But 50 property shots to edit first 🙂
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Macro can be a tad difficult till you get the hang and I do prefer using my Tamron on a tripod with static subjects. The shot you mention was hand held with the lens that was on the camera my 24-120mm F4 EDN…..I think on my FX cameras it is the best lens I have ever had…..even better than my Nikon Primes! The only other that comes close is a Sigma 28mm F1.8 EXDG great for many interiors on the FX when/if you don’t need a superwide. Well that’s my opinion…others are bound to differ!!
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I still hope to plan a canal boat excursion and every time I see one in one of your photos, the urge is rekindled. Thanks again, David!
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so beautiful, I lovee these boats in the canal. Thank you dear David, Love, nia
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