Monarchs
Sep, 2019Views
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Location
This was taken in an outdoor butterfly garden at the Jay C Hormel Nature Center in Austin, Minnesota.Time
11AMLighting
Normally around noon on a sunny day is disparaged as having too harsh lighting, but it gave me the ability to get a quick handheld shot without spooking the monarchs.Equipment
Handheld Sony RX10M3Inspiration
It's mostly about the colors, and of course nature.Editing
Nope.In my camera bag
At the time just my phone and the Sony RX10. As a zoom bridge camera, it is very versatile, removing the need to carry around a lens bag.Feedback
Fortunately monarchs are common enough that you just have to find some flowers they like. A native prairie garden works well, and if they're still a bit chilly and sluggish it makes it easier to get close to them.
