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Tiger Swallowtail

Tiger Swallowtail

Gorgeous invader of my garden! (I originally called it a Black Swallowtail, however I was just corrected. Specifically it is a female tiger swallowtail.)...
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Gorgeous invader of my garden! (I originally called it a Black Swallowtail, however I was just corrected. Specifically it is a female tiger swallowtail.)
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camera

NIKON D50

settings

Aperture f/6.3 Shutter 10/1600

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upload_date

Jul, 2013

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1400

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Awards

Top Shot Award 21

Fall Award 2020

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+9

Absolute Masterpiece

+3

Superb Composition

+1

Outstanding Creativity

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Magnificent Capture

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Behind The Lens

Location

Fairfield, PA

Time

Early afternoon.

Lighting

Actually my shot was shaded by a porch from the afternoon sun.

Equipment

I used Nikon D50 camera on auto setting, and no flash.

Inspiration

I saw the butterfly sitting on the flower, it was incredibly beautiful and vibrantly colored. I ran back inside for my camera, all the while praying the butterfly would still be there.

Editing

I only did a little contrast correction and cropping on the image. It didn't need anything else.

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I currently carry a Nikon D3100, with a short lens attached, I have a medium and long lens. I have extra battery, cleaning and syncing notions and special Star effect filters.

Feedback

Please be patient, and keep your eyes open to see them, they can be shy.

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