Written by Mike Creighton on 2023-03-22
John Vetterlein
Biography . Natural History . PhotographyJohn Vetterlein sadly died earlier this year. This tribute by Bruce Larner is an extract from the Annual Report 2022, recently published. John will be missed by family, friends and anyone who has had the pleasure to join him looking at the flora and, particularly, the butterflies of Southampton Old Cemetery and further afield. The
Written by SNHS Admin on 2020-08-18
Bonking Butterflies Calendar
Insects . PhotographyJohn Vetterlein For those who don’t know me I am a Southampton prize-winning photographer specialising in butterflies, moths and wildflowers. I’ve been a member of SNHS for over a decade and for the last few years (except this Covid19 year) have led monthly field trips for the Society in Southampton Old Cemetery. I’ve been threatening
Written by mjcreighton on 2019-02-03
A touch of summer…
Natural History . Photography…in frosty February. The opening of ‘Chasing Butterflies’ – a retrospective of John Vetterlein’s 13-year obsession with photographing butterflies – was absolutely heaving at the Harbour Lights Cinema in Southampton last evening. A selection of his best work is on display in the gallery space until the 27 February and covers common and less common