On a beautiful and moistly morning in August I went out early to photograph butterflies in a nearby grassland. Apart from a few Common Blues, I found this European Skipper which was nicely lit during the golden hour, while it was stretching its proboscis.
Nikon D80 with Sigma 150 mm macro, iso 200, f 9, 1/30 sec. on a tripod.
Posted by Andy Astbury on September 7, 2009 at 6:41 AM
Very nice image Sandra - perfect alignment and a perfect BG too
Perhaps it might benefit from a little lift of the midtone levels..
Posted by Paul Inglis on September 7, 2009 at 6:45 AM
That's lovely Sandra, like it lots. Everything works for me.
Des
Posted by Jorne de Bruin on September 7, 2009 at 10:26 AM
Lovely Sandra, great background and detail on this one!
Posted by Andy Shepherd on September 7, 2009 at 6:23 PM
This is very nice Sandra, agree with Andy A re the midtone lift, love the blur on the tongue.
Andy...
Posted by Danny Green on September 7, 2009 at 7:29 PM
Thats a lovely shot Sandra great comp.
Danny
Posted by Jeroen Stel on September 8, 2009 at 4:09 AM
Excellent shot Sandra!
Love the tonal colors and the dew droplets are the icing on the cake!
Greetings,
Jeroen Stel
Posted by Craig Jones on September 8, 2009 at 5:21 AM
Missed this Sandra,my eyes are going Beautiful composition,stunning colours and the dew is wonderful, lovely image
Posted by Matt Cole on September 8, 2009 at 6:36 AM
that's very nice Sandra, I posted a similar Small Skipper shot a few days ago. I agree it would benefit from a levels lift but lovely composition and colours.
Discussion
11 repliesNikon D80 with Sigma 150 mm macro, iso 200, f 9, 1/30 sec. on a tripod.
Perhaps it might benefit from a little lift of the midtone levels..
Des
This is very nice Sandra, agree with Andy A re the midtone lift, love the blur on the tongue.
Andy...
Danny
Love the tonal colors and the dew droplets are the icing on the cake!
Greetings,
Jeroen Stel
Matt
Carl