Butterfly (first attempt)

[deetheturk]

This is my first attempt at Butterfly's,which i found very difficult every time i got close,they kept flying away C&C Welcome!


#1


#2


and #3 a portrait.


Cheers David

[bnnrcn]

If this is first attempt, I wonder how the followings will be David. They are excellent

[Geoff F]

Yes they can be very difficult to approach, particularly at this time of the year, which is why I tend to use a large lens for them.

Later on, after they have finished mating etc and are getting a bit well fed and lazy they are often easier to approach.

I haven't seen any of these Meadow Browns yet this year.

[Shadowman]

Nice portraits.

[Downrigger]

I think these are excellent. I'd be interested to know your reasoning as far as your exposure settings... particularly the f14.

[Geoff F]

Exactly the same settings which I use for similar subjects.

1/200 in case the insect moves, or there is a fraction of wind movement. F14 as a handy compromise to give more focus depth while remaining sharp. I vary between F11 and F16 but find F14 is a good middle ground. And Iso 200 is just a little 'faster' than 100 but still doesn't increase any noise. Sometimes I go up to 400 if necessary.

[John 2]

Good set of images David. No. 1 is classic and excellent.

[Otavio]

Great first attempt, David! Keep them cooming! Cheers,

[deetheturk]

Thank you Binnur

[deetheturk]

Cheers Geoff,thanks for the info,Meadow Browns is all i'm seeing here at the moment,maybe i've just got my bug head on

[deetheturk]

Thank's John!

[deetheturk]

Cheers Mark,Geoff has hit the nail on the head bud,that is exactly what i would have said

[deetheturk]

Cheers Geoff

[deetheturk]

Thank's John,cheers for commenting

[deetheturk]

Cheers Otavio,thank's for the kind comments

[Stagecoach]

Extremely good first attempt David, well done. These are some of the best ones I've seen here for a while, good compositions, nice complimentary backgrounds and sharp !

Grahame

[Kaye Leggett]

They're lovely - well done and look forward to seeing more.

[ST1]

Very nice set of images, well done

[deetheturk]

Cheers Grahame,much appreciated,glad you liked them

David

[deetheturk]

Thank's Kaye,if i can get close enough lol