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Cavorting

by Bill Fach

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted November 10, 2013285 views7 comments
Sony A77
Minolta 200mm macro
ISO 400, 1/500 @ f11

Stepped outside this afternoon to snoop around in the garden and spotted this pristine Buckeye cavorting and nectaring on the lantana. Thanks to a high frame rate and fast autofocus I did get a few shots reasonably sharp although I did miss the right wingtip just a bit. Oh well, so it goes. I had fun chasing him and left the image vertical since that's how I had the camera oriented as he squirmed all over the place. All comments welcome.>=))>

Comments

7 comments
Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on November 11, 2013 at 12:41 AM
Bill, great colour combinations here, and a cooperative butterfly.
Very nice image!
Sandy
Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments
Comment posted by Randy Runtsch on November 11, 2013 at 7:30 AM
Bill, I like how your photo brings out the vibrant colors of the moth and the background. As you say, it would be nice if the right wing was in focus, but other than that, the image looks good.
Registered on October 30, 2013, 50 Posts, 445 Comments
Comment posted by scott lanz on November 11, 2013 at 7:55 AM
Beautiful capture of the full wingspan, Bill. I like being able to see the wide view of all the markings and patterns on the wings. Just gorgeous, and a very complementary bg. :toast:
Registered on November 14, 2003, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments
Comment posted by Howard Cheek on November 11, 2013 at 10:41 AM
The techs looks very good Bill, lovely frame filling color.
I think the vertical works well, great closeup details.
Sounds like you had fun, and that's what counts :wink: :toast:
Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments
Comment posted by Lucy VanSwearingen on November 11, 2013 at 11:03 AM
Great photo! The lantana colors are wonderful with this particular butterfly :jump:
Registered on May 23, 2009, 800 Posts, 2042 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Seaver on November 11, 2013 at 7:11 PM
What a great look at this Buckeye. It's condition is perfect and the sharpness in the upper wing and body is terrific. The lantana colors coordinate nicely.
Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments
Comment posted by Sanjay Sundaram on November 13, 2013 at 5:49 PM
Great burst of color, Bill. Plenty of sharpness to capture all the details on the wing. Excellent shot!

Sanjay
Registered on April 9, 2013, 107 Posts, 725 Comments