Photographed in Robinson Nature Center
Photographed in Robinson Nature Center
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Location
I took this photo at Robinson Nature Center, in Columbia, Maryland. The Center has several butterfly gardens.Time
It was a hot July morning when I took this photo.Lighting
I think the less harsh morning light was a benefit.Equipment
I used my Nikon D7100, and a Nikon 200 mm f/2.8 lens.Inspiration
Butterflies are challenging to photograph because they can light momentarily on a host plant then fly off leaving you chasing after them.Editing
I cropped the photo using the rule of thirds then flipped it horizontally so the eye, travelling right to left, would see the butterfly first.In my camera bag
I pack my Nikon 850 and a Nikon 200-500 mm lens as well as the Nikon 80-400 lens. A macro or wide angle lens might come along too.Feedback
Be patient. Use a high shutter speed to capture detail. The shutter speed for this photo was 1/5000.