Swallowtail butterfly sitting on a flower

[JohnKnorr]

Hello,

I just got my first DSLR about 2 months ago, so I am still trying to learn about composition, exposure and just about everything else. I am interested in hearing any feedback for these two (or any!) areas with regards to this photo. I didn't do any photoshop adjustments either, so feel free to comment on that as well. This is my first photo and post on DPS. Thanks so much for the input!! I apologize if this is incorrectly posted...

-John



Camera: Canon EOS Rebel XSi
Lens: Canon EF 18-55mm (kit lens)
Exposure: 1/200
Aperture: f/5.6
ISO: 100
Focal Length: 55mm

[tingeliM]

Very nice photo! Personally I'd crop it so that there would only be the butterfly and the flower (horizontal frame). The flowers on the sides are more of a distraction, they don't bring anything necessary in the photo, in my opinion.