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Day 11 of monarch watch
Day 11 of monarch watch
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Sep, 2015Views
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Outstanding Creativity
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Behind The Lens
Location
This photo was taken in my front yard. The chrysalis was attached under the faucet of my garden hose guide.Time
I followed this beauty from caterpillar to chrysalis to monarch. Sadly, after going indoors for 2 minutes, I missed the coming out, wing drying & departure. I took pictures for 14 days around 4 o'clock in the afternoon.Lighting
The western sunlight was the best.Equipment
Oddly enough this photo was taken with the camera on my Samsung Note 4Inspiration
The journey of the monarch butterfly is not often captured. It was an opportunity I couldn't pass up.Editing
I do notIn my camera bag
I have a Nikon d3100 with a Sigma DG 70-300mm lens.Feedback
A steady hand. Multiple shots to ensure sharpness.
