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cameraOLYMPUS E-420

settings Aperture 56/10 ISO 400 Shutter 1/80 Focal Length 45/1 

upload_dateAug, 2016

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RosaDawn
 
RosaDawn August 19, 2016
Beautiful

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Behind The Lens

Location
Taken at Chester zoo in the butterfly section. I was quite crowded so had to wait for the right shot simply because the heliconids dont settle for long periods.
Time
Late morning
Lighting
I used the natural lighting that was in the polytunnel
Equipment
Sony Cybershot 63x zoom. Couldnt use a tripod as there were too many people in there.
Inspiration
I first became acquainted with Heliconid butterflies at the Worldwide Butterfly shop in Bourton on the Water in the 1960s and the owner gave me some caterpillars to grow on, which I did until they emerged from their pupae. I have been fascinated with tropical moths and butterflies ever since.
Editing
Didnt need to touch it.
In my camera bag
I tend not to carry a bag, just the camera.
Feedback
The only advice I can give is that it needs a lot of patience to get the shot that you want.

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