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Eastern Swallowtail

Was photographing a Juvie Baltimore Oriole when I noticed this Swallowtail on the flower. I got a couple of pictures before it flew off....
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Was photographing a Juvie Baltimore Oriole when I noticed this Swallowtail on the flower. I got a couple of pictures before it flew off.
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Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

settings

Aperture f/6.3 ISO 8000 Shutter 1/3200 Focal Length 400/1

upload_date

May, 2021

Views

196

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Awards

Creative Winter Award

Top Choice

Absolute Masterpiece

Superb Composition

Outstanding Creativity

Peer Award

Magnificent Capture

Top Ranks

Top 30 rank week 2

Top 20 rank week 1

Behind The Lens

Location

This picture was taken in a local wetlands

Time

It was taken in the late morning early afternoon.

Lighting

I prefer to use natural lighting when every possible.

Equipment

I used A Canon 5D Mark IV Sigma 150-600mm C Lens

Inspiration

I was shooting birds and ducks . When I saw this butterfly. I love butterflies and decided to try to get a picture even though I had my long lens with me.

Editing

I only cropped the picture to get what I liked .

In my camera bag

My most commonly used equipment is Canon 5D Mark IV Sigma 150-600mm C Lens , Tamron 10-24mm Lens and my Sigma 105 macro lens. I usually hay my Bogen tripod with me too.

Feedback

Know your subject and their favorite food sources. Make sure there is nothing distracting in the background. Then it is just patience waiting for the perfect shot.

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Eastern Swallowtail

Was photographing a Juvie Baltimore Oriole when I noticed this Swallowtail on the flower. I got a couple of pictures before it flew off.... Read more

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