Proud Butterfly
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alanlarick
September 03, 2015
Great shot; such crisp detail! Welcome to viewbug :) and thanks for sharing your art!
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Location
This photo was taken at the Butterfly Conservatory at the American Museum of National History in NYC.Time
It was taken around 3:00PM on May 14, 2015 (indoors).Lighting
Being that the lightning of the conservatory is set to the preferences of the butterflies, it was fairly dark (and hot and humid). Luckily for me this guy landed right below a light and I was able to use that to my advantage for the photo.Equipment
Handheld Canon 70D.Inspiration
Back when I was in college (NYU) I took a B&W photography course and decided to shoot photos of the butterflies for class. When my passion for photography was revived recently and I purchased a digital camera, I knew that one of the things I wanted to do was to go back to the conservatory and photograph the butterflies in color. I was able to capture several wonderful photos during my 30+ minute stalking adventure within the enclosure, but this photo is by far one of my favorites.Editing
Using Lightroom I adjusted the basics (exposure, shadows, highlights, b&w clipping) a bit, as I previously stated the lighting within the conservatory is a bit on the dark side even with the light above, as well as the clarity to help the details of the butterfly pop.In my camera bag
I'm not a professional by any means, so my current equipment load is fairly light: Canon 70D body, 3 lenses (50mm standard, 18-55mm and 55-250mm kit lenses), lens hoods, etc.Feedback
As I mentioned, I was in this hot, humid enclosure for at least 30 minutes (among many active children and people passing through) in order to try to get the best shots of the butterflies as they are very skid-ish, so your patience and ability to not move will come in handy in capturing them. This also holds true if you are shooting in nature. If you happen to go to a conservatory, if possible, try to make sure you do not go from a cold environment directly into the enclosure to prevent the moisture buildup within your camera.
