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Jul, 2019Views
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Contest Finalist in Celebrating Nature Photo Contest Vol 7
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Behind The Lens
Location
This photo was taken during a public exhibition of butterflies in the Sach's Butterfly House in St. Louis, Missouri. I happened to arrive just at the right time and was able to get my camera up and running to get this shot.Time
I remember taking this photo without a tri-pod on one of the hottest days in August last year in the mid afternoon, holding my breath and praying it would come out. after every burst shot I got more and more nervous about it. Luckily once I got everything home I discovered that there was absolutely nothing to be nervous about after all.Lighting
As a nature photographer I am used to relying on natural light, and sometimes fighting it too. This happened to be in a very well lit arboretum, so there was no worry about lighting being off or shadows being a problem. It was actually set up so well I feel like I got a little spoiled with it.Equipment
This image was shot with a Pentax K1, Tamron 70-300mm lens with Macro Adjustment and polarized filter.Inspiration
I have always wondered at the photos taken by National Geographic photographers and I wanted that feel to the photo as I walked around the place. I felt this particular shot really reflects that spirit.Editing
There honestly was not barely anything required in the way of editing this image. There was some slight color enhancement and light balancing to offset exposure by a few ticks, but overall it really didn't require major intervention.In my camera bag
I always carry my Pentax K1 and my Tamron 70-300mm lens. It's my little buddy. Recently I accidentally snapped the focal ring on my lens and I've been quite depressed about it. That lens could do everything I wanted it to and more.Feedback
Keep your eyes open for any and all opportunities! I could have easily walked past this or written it off as something silly to take a picture of and it turned out to be one of my favorites and clearly I am not alone in this opinion. Take pictures of everything. You never know what's going to be the golden shot.
