Monarch Butterfly with Flower
I spotted this Monarch butterfly and flower while walking on a trail at a local Nature Park. It's wings were in perfect condition which surprised me since it wa...
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I spotted this Monarch butterfly and flower while walking on a trail at a local Nature Park. It's wings were in perfect condition which surprised me since it was next to a lake. I usually find butterflies by water that have tattered wings.
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This photo was taken at Eagle Creek City Park in Indianapolis, Indiana. The park is much more like a state park, and includes 1400 acres of water, 3900 acres of forest, a earth discovery center, and a wildlife and nature habitat. Eagle Creek Park is one of the largest city parks in the nation.Time
Approximately 11:00 a.m.Lighting
It was a clear day with a bright, blue sky. I planned to take pictures at this place around 11:00 a.m. when I knew the sun would be in the right position in the sky to prevent shadows forming on the images, and allowing me to focus directly on them with only natural light.Equipment
This photo was taken with a hand held Nikon D3000 camera with a 100 - 300 zoom lens. No other equipment was used in taking this photograph.Inspiration
I love nature, and this butterfly and flower with their bright colors caught my eye. I have always liked to take pictures of butterflies and dragonflies, and the pink and yellow flower was an added bonus!Editing
CroppingIn my camera bag
I carry Vivitar macro lens, charger, Nikon 55-200 zoom lens, super wide angle lens, 2X converter lens, polarizer filter, small flashlight, sunshade and cap, and peer spray.Feedback
When I go on a "photo adventure", I don't usually plan to photograph any particular subject. I love to drive the back roads, walk through nature, and visit wildlife and nature refuges. Sometimes you get the best pictures when you are not planning on them. Although, time of day and weather play a huge part when taking photos. As with butterflies and dragonflies, I have found they are seen more on warm, sunny days. And, if you take photos of flowers more towards the evening, the blossoms are starting to close which lessens the chances of photographing a butterfly resting on a flower.
