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Post by nomad on Oct 31, 2015 18:37:49 GMT
Who is this old elderly guy out butterfly collecting. Just a little Quiz in this thread, no prizes but do you know.   |
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Post by mygos on Oct 31, 2015 19:04:35 GMT
Vladimir Nabokov  A+, Michel |
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Post by wollastoni on Oct 31, 2015 19:45:02 GMT
Indeed ! A great entomologist.
I hope you're enjoying your copy of Nabokov's blues, Peter !
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Post by nomad on Oct 31, 2015 20:23:46 GMT
That was quick, well done. Yes the great Vladimir Nabokov in his later years. I have started reading ' Nabokov's Blues ' and I am finding it an excellent read Olivier. I will have to find other photos of collectors in the field with their nets and see who can name them for a bit of fun. |
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Post by mygos on Oct 31, 2015 20:26:13 GMT
That was quick, well done. If you click on your picture, you get the answer Sorry Peter ... A+, Michel |
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Post by nomad on Oct 31, 2015 20:28:45 GMT
Oops, my mistake, I will have to try harder the next time. |
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Post by frohawksghost on Nov 2, 2015 14:30:55 GMT
That was quick, well done. Yes the great Vladimir Nabokov in his later years. I have started reading ' Nabokov's Blues ' and I am finding it an excellent read Olivier. I will have to find other photos of collectors in the field with their nets and see who can name them for a bit of fun. Delighted you're enjoying it, Peter - it's not often I am able to recommend something to you on here - it usually is you doing the bringing-something-to-my attention, not the other way around!
J
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Post by nomad on Nov 2, 2015 18:10:36 GMT
Thank you Jon. That's the nice thing about our entomological community, we are always learning new things. Yes, I am delighted with Nabokov's Blues and finding it a simply fascinating read. I was enthralled with the piece about the discovery of the lepidopterist's Shangri-la and all those rare butterflies and new species. I have never heard of that story until now. Hopefully the area is still intact and those wonderful butterflies are still there. Looking forward to reading more |
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