Kayeska

Tiger Swallowtail

Tiger Swallowtail

Just out and about having fun taking photos of butterflies.

Just out and about having fun taking photos of butterflies.
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camera

SONY NEX-5N

settings

settings

Aperture 63/10 ISO 100 Shutter 1/320 Focal Length 1800/10

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upload_date

May, 2019

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80

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+1

Awards

Zenith Award

Spring 21 Award

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Superb Composition

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Top Choice

+8

Outstanding Creativity

+6

Peer Award

Magnificent Capture

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Behind The Lens

Location

This photo was taken next to Auxvasse Creek. I was playing around with camera setting to see just how much background I could blur out without loosing my subject.

Time

This image was taken around 5pm during one of our evening drives checking out the creek water levels.

Lighting

All natural lighting

Equipment

Shot on a Sony NES-5N with my 210 lens. No other equipment was used.

Inspiration

I love butterflies and have always wanted to get an up close photo with great clarity.

Editing

I typically don't alter my photos because I believe a great photographer shouldn't need to. However, with this image I adjusted the shadows a bit.

In my camera bag

The only equipment I have. My camera with the standard 55 lens and 210 lens.

Feedback

Butterflies are constantly on the move, you just have to be quick and patient.

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