Butterflies can be a particular challenge to photograph but this comma was an exception. I took this shot on a cool day in May so the butterfly moved more slowly than it would when the weather is warmer. It remained in this pose long enough for me to take several shots. The natural light was ideal and shows off its iridescent colouring. The season for butterflies is short in Eastern Ontario, so I don’t miss an opportunity to photograph them. I was using my 200mm lens that day; sometimes having a bit more distance between you and your subject works to your advantage.
June 21, 2016 at 10:17 pm
Wonderful! I love the angle.
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June 21, 2016 at 10:41 pm
Thanks Laura!
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June 21, 2016 at 11:40 am
Beautiful!
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June 21, 2016 at 3:32 pm
Thank you!
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June 20, 2016 at 11:53 pm
You can see his little face. So much detail. Nice!
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June 21, 2016 at 6:35 am
Thank you.
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June 20, 2016 at 10:19 pm
Great photo … So delicate!
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June 20, 2016 at 10:53 pm
Thank you!
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June 20, 2016 at 5:03 pm
It certainly did work here!
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June 20, 2016 at 5:53 pm
Thank you!
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June 20, 2016 at 10:05 am
Lovely shot…
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June 20, 2016 at 1:50 pm
Thank you!
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June 20, 2016 at 8:49 am
I agree with the how-the-heck-am-I-gonna-photograph-it aspect of butterflies. But when you capture one like you’ve done here, it makes it all worthwhile. I’m sketchy on most butterfly IDs but did manage to find a green comma this spring — only to learn that the comma itself isn’t green. Go figure. 🙂
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June 20, 2016 at 1:47 pm
Thanks very much! It took me some time to identify the comma. I’m kind of new to the butterfly game😌
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June 20, 2016 at 2:14 pm
Me too. A process of elimination 🙂
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June 20, 2016 at 8:21 am
Beautiful! I was out taking pictures of a lovely Swallowtail yesterday. Butterflies are such an enjoyable challenge to photograph. 🙂
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June 20, 2016 at 8:37 am
Thank you! They are that and extremely pleasing when you are successful.
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June 20, 2016 at 7:51 am
Exquisite shot……🌹
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June 20, 2016 at 8:16 am
Thanks very much!
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June 20, 2016 at 7:36 am
That’s a fantastic shot!
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June 20, 2016 at 8:14 am
Thank you!
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June 20, 2016 at 6:21 am
Butterflies are near impossible to photograph. An expert in the field, who I know, is Rick Cech http://butterfliesarestillfree.com/ he has a great book I use to ID them and he takes fabulous photos. I love your comma.
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June 20, 2016 at 6:56 am
Thanks for the info and glad you like the photo.
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June 20, 2016 at 6:10 am
Beautiful :o)
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June 20, 2016 at 6:49 am
Thank you.
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