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Butterflys for a dreary day

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Posted by Ken Henke on May 12, 2012 at 4:28 PM
Butterflys for a dreary day
With such a gray day today, I was glad I reserved a spot for some early photography at the Butterfly Pavilion. Never had taken many insect images before and maybe I know now why. It is not easy!
But for what it is worth and to add some color to this Mother's Day weekend, here are my humble attempts.
This first image is a stack of 10 images. Fortunately, this Sulphur was quite motionless.
Nikon D-7000
Tamron 90mm
f10 1/80
Posted by Ken Henke on May 12, 2012 at 4:30 PM
Another stack of 13 or so.
Posted by Ken Henke on May 12, 2012 at 4:31 PM
Nikon R1C1 flash
Posted by Ken Henke on May 12, 2012 at 4:33 PM
Nikon R1C1 flash. I had high hopes for this shot, but focus is not where I wanted it. Dang it.
Posted by Stan Rose on May 12, 2012 at 10:48 PM
Real pretty stuff, Ken--#2 especially is awesome
Posted by Joshua Hardin on May 14, 2012 at 12:28 PM
The different colors of the leaf on the second one really do make it special. I also like the detail on the butterfly's eyes we can see in the third shot. Nice job Ken.
Posted by John Mumaw on May 14, 2012 at 8:35 PM
Very nice images! All that DOF stacking paid off well here. A real joy to behold!