Mating butterflies
Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2008 1:06 pmHi, how could I have shot this better ?
Deb T
Deb T
How do you mean Deb?
It has good depth and the subjects are crisp.
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Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2008 1:06 pmRe: Mating butterflies
Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2008 11:12 pmRe: Mating butterflies
Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2008 11:34 pmIt all really works already, there isnt much that I can recommend I cant do any better. Great shot!!
I do admit it is missing something though, I just cant pin point it.
I do admit it is missing something though, I just cant pin point it.
Re: Mating butterflies
Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2008 12:25 amA bit of eye contact may be what it's missing - I'd be interested to see the look on their faces!! 
Re: Mating butterflies
Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2008 11:43 amHard to improve. Perhaps directional light for the subject and slightly underexposed background?
Re: Mating butterflies
Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2008 12:08 pmDeb it is a superb image.
The only nit I have is the background is a bit busy. Going with a larger aperture may have helped, assuming you can keep the butterflies sharp.
The only nit I have is the background is a bit busy. Going with a larger aperture may have helped, assuming you can keep the butterflies sharp.
Re: Mating butterflies
Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2008 3:58 pmI like it horizontally 
Re: Mating butterflies
Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 8:00 pmThanks for the encouraging comments all ,
RE Appeture shot at 2.8 70-200L and lense won't go larger but agree with comment about background so will PS and blur the background, perhaps saturate the colour a tad also
RE light this was natural light on overcast day so will try again
Going back tomorrow with macro lense and ring light - doubt the same pair will still be at it unless viagra enhanced , but hopefull it's the season so will see others.
Thanks again
DebT
RE Appeture shot at 2.8 70-200L and lense won't go larger but agree with comment about background so will PS and blur the background, perhaps saturate the colour a tad also
RE light this was natural light on overcast day so will try again
Going back tomorrow with macro lense and ring light - doubt the same pair will still be at it unless viagra enhanced , but hopefull it's the season so will see others.
Thanks again
DebT
Re: Mating butterflies
Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 9:32 pmDebT wrote:RE light this was natural light on overcast day so will try again
And this is about the best natural light you can get. Full Sun is too harsh, but an overcast sky gives a nice soft light.
Re: Mating butterflies
Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2009 1:32 pmHi, how could I have shot this better ?
hung a "do not disturb" sign
geez...get a room would yas...I reckon its pretty damn fine as it is!
Re: Mating butterflies
Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2009 9:10 pmMaybe a little contrast curve and vignette can bring it up slightly more.