Monarch

This is the first butterfly that I have ever been able to get a

picture of. Any feedback would be great as this little critter, like

all the others, didn't want to stay in one place too long.

Not bad at all for a first try. The whole image is a bit soft, probably due to a too-slow shutter speed. In addition to that, the white of the butterfly is just a bit too bright. The lost detail may well be there in the negative, needing but a little more post processing work to bring it out.

Pretty good with the relatively short lens. I chased butterflies around in a "butterfly house" with my short macro zoom lens (105mm) last year, so I know how tough this can be, even when they have nowhere to go...

 

Like Michael said, the butterfly and the foliage have some hot spots that are not desireable. Less exposure will help some, but polarization or avoiding the direct light are the only good solutions.

I agree with the others. This is a nice shot of a difficult subject. I think it may be a Tiger Swallowtail rather than a Monarch.

John, thanks for the correction. You are right, this is an Eastern Tiger Swallowtail.

You did well... butterflies are hard to capture. It takes a bit of patience, of which I have little. I am e-mailing you a different version. Let me know what you think.

I think all of the technical aspects have been covered by others before me. I especially like the angle and the pose you've captured. They are difficult to catch.

Nice try Lisa, I agree with the other comments. It does seem a bit soft and the light seems to be a bit harsh in places.

I too have chased these infernal creatures around trying (and failing) to get a decent shot. I like the angle you've chosen though.