Butterfly Owl eye
I love the distinct EYE of an owl that camouflaged this butterfly while it perched itself on the branch.
I love the distinct EYE of an owl that camouflaged this butterfly while it perched itself on the branch.
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July 12, 2016
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Location
This photo was taken at a butterfly exhibit in Maryland. It was an enclosed atrium with plenty of natural light coming in from above and the side in which this butterfly landed. I was visiting the exhibit with my youngest daughter and her friend, and they were really enjoying watching the butterflies so closely as they flew around us and landed on gorgeous plant life. It was fascinating to see so many different types of wing colors and patterns and this was one of the most unique I'd ever seen!Time
We were exploring the gardens and butterfly exhibit early in the morning and this was taken before we had lunch. There was plenty of light even though it was a bit of a cloudy day that day.Lighting
The lighting in this photo is all natural light from the surrounding windows and skylights. I definitely wanted a bright airy natural feel for the photo as it is in nature. Even though it was a bit cloudy that day and the light was a bit filtered, I was able to achieve the overall balance of light I needed by adjusting my ISO.Equipment
This was shot with my Nikon D5000 with my 70-200mm lens, without flash or tripod.Inspiration
I really haven't spent too much focus shooting non human subjects and I felt the need to practice more. More so, I actually wanted some photos of butterflies for my daughter's bedroom because we currently have it decorated in butterflies and I thought this would be a nice art piece to add. Not only did I end up with a great shot but a beautiful memory for my daughters to have as they grow older.Editing
I did some post-processing in order to crop in closer since my position on the field didn't allow for it. I also corrected brightness just a little and enhanced the dark colors for added drama and detail around the butterfly wings.In my camera bag
I always have my 35mm f1.8 lens in my bag which are great for portraits and macro shots for dramatic depth of field composition. I also carry my 70-200 lens for the times I like to be further away and capture intimate moments without having to be intrusive. My basic 18-55mm lens stays with me for times my subjects are moving and I need to be closer depending on the location. I haven't used it much since I've become best friends with my prime lens!Feedback
Butterflies are sometimes difficult to find out in the wild and when you do you better be quickly prepared to get the shot within micro seconds! If you're looking for variety in a butterfly shooting session, I highly recommend finding an exhibit near you which some museums and gardens have. They most likely charge a small fee but if you're seeking this wonderful creature I think they're the way to go because you still capture beautiful natural elements and you have a variety to choose from while shooting and it's great practice for you manual settings with changes in light, color, and movement.
