Swallowtail Blue
Aug, 2013Views
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Awards
Zenith Award
Winner in Swallowtail Butterfly (Singular) Photo Challenge
Contest Finalist in Beautiful Butterflies Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Celebrating Nature Photography Day Photo Contest 2016
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Contest Finalist in Springtime Macro Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Using Zoom Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Foto Digital Volume 2 Photo Contest
Achievement in Contrast
Peer Award
Superb Composition
Absolute Masterpiece
Top Choice
Magnificent Capture
Outstanding Creativity
Superior Skill
All Star
Exceptional Contrast
Jaw Dropping
Genius
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rmr731
August 16, 2013
LOVE this one because of the blue in the background - it really makes the butterfly stand out! Gorgeous shot! perfect!
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AlanJakarta
August 19, 2013
Fabulous sharp & detailed macro of this beautiful butterfly. Congratulations on the Award.
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srimanta
August 20, 2013
Congrats Carol.... This really a fantastic composition...........Regards... :)Sri
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texaaronpueschel
October 06, 2013
So good. You might think of putting this one in the butterfly contest. Punched yourticket.
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snowdon
January 22, 2015
Congratulations Carol on your Finalist Win in the PhotoDigital vol2 competition
FrankSomma
January 22, 2015
Look at you! Your star is rising Carol, becoming a "regular" on the Finalist page. A butterfly shot has really got be exceptional to stand out and this is CLEARLY perfect. Congrats ( again!!!!!)
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RosyC
September 26, 2015
I notice that everyone has pretty much said it already but I love this photo.
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UnkleFrank
July 05, 2016
Way to go Carol!!! Congratulations on a well deserved finalist award for this outstanding image. My compliments.
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donanzinger
July 09, 2016
This is beautiful Carol, I gave it a peer award earlier. Congratulations on being a finalist and wish you the best of luck in the contest.
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UnkleFrank
May 11, 2017
My compliments on a very well deserved Finalist Award for Beautiful Butterfly contest.
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snowdon
May 12, 2017
Congratulations Carol on your Finalist Win in Beautiful Butterflies .. great colours and detail
RSJabaay
June 09, 2017
Stunning, simply stunning, love the color association, great composition. Thanks for sharing it, made my day.
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Eddieuuu071
April 27, 2019
Thank you for submitting your wonderful photo to my Butterfly Challenge! I wish you good luck!
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Hood
April 02, 2020
Congratulations on being my winner in the swallowtail butterfly challenge. Great shot!!
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GayleLucci
April 04, 2020
Not only is the color, composition and background done to perfection, but the sharpness is superb. Congratulations on another Challenge award!
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kurtsnyder
August 21, 2023
I love this swallowtail image Carol! It is a beauty and ther blue background is perfect! Kurt 😁
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Same photographer See allBehind The Lens
Behind The Lens
Location
I took this photo at on a hot August day in Rhode Island.Time
This was shot mid-afternoon.Lighting
It was a bright summer day around 2PM but I was fortunate enough to not have the bright sun blow out the exposure.Equipment
I had purchased a new macro lens the day before taking this photo. I had never used a macro before and was very excited to be using it for the first time and to be using it on this beautiful butterfly! The lens was on my Canon Rebel t3i. Hand held, no flash.Inspiration
Butterflies are my favorite subject to shoot. I love to see the different patterns and colors on these delicate creatures and to watch them flit around. I enjoy going to butterfly zoos or gardens whenever I get a chance to visit one.Editing
I raised the exposure, contrast, shadows, and whites, just a very tiny bit, and lowered the highlights a little bit, also.In my camera bag
I now have 3 camera bodies - a Canon Rebels t3i and two t5i so that I don't have to keep changing lenses. Two are attached to my Black Rapid dual strap which I find very useful. I have 4 lenses - 10- 18mm, 17-55mm, 70-300mm, and my macro. I have a MeFOTO tripod in my trunk. I occasionally use polarizing lenses.Feedback
When taking photos of butterflies in a zoo or garden, try to visit on a day that's not too sunny because butterflies tend to sit still longer when it's cloudy. It also helps to be patient! I have no training in photography and have only been doing it as a hobby for 4 years so everything is done by trial and error (with lots of errors, but that's okay!) I don't have the advice a pro could give you so I would simply say to not be afraid to try new things.
