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Behind The Lens
Location
I took this in the back yard at my home on Lake Norman, in North Carolina. I just happened to see the butterfly on the azalea and ran and grabbed my camera, and luckily it had not flown away when I returned.Time
This was at 1:19 PM so the sun was pretty high in the sky.Lighting
Because of the position of the sun I was able to get pretty good lighting without any issue. I simply moved to a point where the butterfly and the flowers in the foreground could be in perfect focus.Equipment
I used a Canon PowerShot SX610 HS in macro mode, fully automatic. I zoomed in so that I wouldn't scare the butterfly away but not so much that I couldn't hold the camera steady enough for a clear shot. I didn't even use a tripod, just hand held the camera. The settings the camera chose were F-stop f/6.9, exposure 1/400 sec, and a focal length of 81mm.Inspiration
The contrast in colors caught my eye and I thought it would make an interesting photograph.Editing
None at all.In my camera bag
If I'm on a trip I carry the PowerShot for quick photos, plus my Nikon P600 for the more scenic shots. I'm a total amateur so I don't have extra lenses. Most of my trips are on a motorcycle so space is limited.Feedback
Keep a camera handy even when you're just out in the yard in case something interesting comes along!