Resting blue.
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Location
I was walking in a wildflower meadow taking in the carpet of orchids when this common blue butterfly decided to settle on one of the thistles close to me.Time
It was around midday, when the sun burst through the clouds and lit up the meadow full of wild flowers. I remember feeling very content as the sun warmed up and the breeze was gentle.Lighting
The burst of light from the midday sun provided the perfect conditions for this butterfly to settle on the flowers and allowed me to take a clear picture while the breeze was gentle and calm.Equipment
I was going on a long walk and decided to stick with older lightweight kit. This was taken with my old trusty Canon 550D and a 18-55mm kit lens. I'm actually pleased I didn't have my macro kit with me as it allowed me to get this wider field of view of the butterfly amongst its environment. Sometimes it's not all about getting really close.Inspiration
I have always held a great appreciation for nature. I had gone out with the intention of a good walk in the great outdoors, and I took a camera to capture anything of interest on the way. I often view photography as very much intertwined with what truly matters to you.Editing
I prefer to keep any processing minimal when it comes to wildlife so I focused on making sure the lighting and the saturation really came across to what I saw in that moment.In my camera bag
I tend to go out with my Canon 80D these days and favour my 100m macro or 100-400mm Canon telephoto for wildlife. If I'm travelling I tend to just pack my 15-85mm canon lens for versatility and to save space in my bag.Feedback
I'd say if you are going out with a interest in nature, always enjoy the moment. Don't let yourself be frustrated or disappointed if the animal doesn't stick around or you don't get time to get the right settings. See your photos as a appreciation of what nature is, and if you don't get the shot you were hoping for, remember nothing can take away what your eyes have seen. Be grateful for what you have experienced that day. Anything extra like that perfect shot, is just a bonus.
