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2019-05-29 04.14.01 1



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The butterfly wasn't able to fly and suddenly landed into my hands and never flew again.

The butterfly wasn't able to fly and suddenly landed into my hands and never flew again.
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Behind The Lens

Location

This photo was taken near my dorm , in Nanjing university of aeronautics and astronautics. I was returning from my class.

Time

This picture is probably the most important picture I have clicked, it was just few days after my father had passed away and I couldn't go back to my country to see him for the last time and the butterfly passing away in my hand was terrifying for me, I remember waiting for a while quietly for it to move but it didn't and I surely felt very connected to it and thought of keeping the memory forever. It was around 4 pm in the afternoon.

Lighting

The day was beautiful, sunlight perfectly shining upon us and there no artificial light around us, so it was completely natural.

Equipment

I simply used my OnePlus 5T cellphone camera, I don't own any other equipments, so whatever I click is only by using my cellphone.

Inspiration

The timing and my emotions at that very situation played a major role in inspiring me to take the photo.

Editing

Yes I did, I used a very simple app and used general filter and grain. I am very new to this, so I honestly have a lot to learn about post-processing.

In my camera bag

I am very new to this, and I sadly don't own any equipments yet. The only thing I carry is my cellphone and I take pictures with it. But I am saving up for my very first camera.

Feedback

Don't wait for something special or for a very good subject, start with whatever you have and whatever you think looks beautiful. In case or birds/ butterflies let them settle and try not to scare them. You'll get an amazing shot.

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