Pipevine Swallowtail on Sunflower
Sep, 2017Views
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Location
I took this photo on an afternoon walk through one of our pastures where sunflowers are plentiful.Time
This was taken in the early afternoon on a sunny day.Lighting
It was very sunny that day with few clouds.Equipment
I used a Nikon D7200 with a 150-300 mm lens, from the shoulder.Inspiration
I love butterflies, particularly swallowtails. They tend to flit around quickly, so it’s always wonderful to get a clear picture.Editing
I cropped it to bring more attention to the flower and butterfly.In my camera bag
I always have my camera and at least two lenses.Feedback
With butterflies, patience is key. Don’t get discouraged if you don’t get good pictures of them in the first 15 minutes. Wait, be patient, and eventually the great photo opportunity will come.
