Congratulations to Robbie O’Leary for attaining his FIPF Distinction at the November 2024 sitting of the IPF.
Robbie O’Leary – FIPF – November 2024
These small creatures live short lives. They are most likely to be seen on hot, sunny days and they’re quite selective about where they live. They are wary of human proximity and they can take off and fly very quickly and unpredictably. They tend not to spend very long in the same position, as they go about their business of feeding, mating and defending their territory. Additionally, scientists tell us that their numbers, all across Europe, including Ireland, are in steady decline. Consequently, it can be very difficult to get more than a fleeting glance at them.
The purpose of this panel is to highlight what most people rarely get to see: the fascinating spectrum of shapes, contours, colours and tones, the delicate patterns and the subtle textures that characterise the make-up of these elusive insects, many of which cannot be easily discerned by the human eye.
All of these subjects are wild – not captive – creatures and were photographed in their natural habitat. Great care was taken to cause no disturbance to the subjects, or to their environment.
