Butterfly 03

Have never done insect/butterfly photography before. Any input,

comments, ratings, etc. are greatly appreciated! :-)

I'm back in town for a few days (be forewarned!) :-D I was in DC last week, and had a quick chance to visit the live butterfly exhibit at the Smithsonian's Natural History Museum.

 

Today I felt like uploading a couple of my wider angle shots. I know that most people go for the more "macro" feel of up-close with insects. But I am so into a wider-angle view. Do the "context" shots work?

First, good to have ya back! Second, IMO, I'd whack some of the top and tighten up on the butterfly; and maybe a skosh from the bottom - creates a square format with a nice sense of balance. Just my thought. Well seen, and a terrific exposure. Cheers! Chris

WOW...I sat with this one for a while...The background is very interesting ...and soothing to boot! But I think I have to agree with Chris...A square crop of this just adds to this already wonderful portrtait...I was out chasing some moths and butterflies today in our garden...hot and sunny...it was like giving them a cup of coffee...they did sit still very long...a buddy of mine catches them a cools them off in the freezer for a couple of minutes...not sure I like that...but I am sure I like this one...good job! Juan

Me again...I think why this rocks more for me than the others... is there seems to be less clutter behind the the main subject...the butterfly...and it's just more simple...jeez had to add another 2 cents..juan

Juan, I greatly appreciate your visit - and have to say that I am often looking through your portfolio, but don't really comment - because I simply am in awe of your work. :-) Thanks for your comments on this butterfly. Shooting here was difficult - it was in a special exhibit at the Smithsonian, thus a lot of butterflies and a lot of "habitat" in a small confined space. It was virtually impossible to shoot one without too much "stuff" behind it. But I'm not good at chasing them in nature, so this is the best I could do. Thanks again for your visit!