Butterfly Shutterfly
Butterflies tell us summer has finally arrived. In Ohio we need to enjoy every moment of summer.
Butterflies tell us summer has finally arrived. In Ohio we need to enjoy every moment of summer.
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Jun, 2016Views
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People's Choice in Butterfly Encounters Photo Challenge
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Superb Composition
Magnificent Capture
Outstanding Creativity
Absolute Masterpiece
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Behind The Lens
Location
This photo was taken on South Bass Island otherwise known as Put In Bay at the Butterfly House.Time
The Butterfly House, is a greenhouse type building, so there is a lot of natural light. It was taken mid-afternoon, but because there were many plants and flowers the light was not too severe. Contrasting colors and interesting lines were needed to make this shot interesting. So, I found the purple flower, and waited. It only took a few shots to get it right.Lighting
Not exactly about the light, but I am always looking for unwanted visitors in my photographs. The background here was fairly ugly, so I made sure to have the appropriate blur, to make it more interesting.Equipment
I used my Canon 5D Mark lll, using my 24-105 lens. No tripod was used, so that I could get the proper angle.Inspiration
Flowers are always a beautiful subject matter and when you add a butterfly your image is even more interesting.Editing
I am not big on doing a lot of post processing, so I used Cole's lightroom preset, Clean and Crisp directly on the butterfly.In my camera bag
I love my Canon 70 - 200 lens. Also I love my Hoodman Loupe. It is perfect for looking at what I have just shot, especially if I am out in bright sunlight.Feedback
Really look at what you are trying to capture. Move around and check your angles. Take your time but don't miss your shot.
