Butterfly and it's Shadow.

[tigger]

I think this is a pretty good picture, but I'm open for critiques.


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Exif data
Camera Nikon D60
Exposure 0.002 sec (1/500)
Aperture f/9.0
Focal Length 200 mm
Focal Length 201.6 mm
ISO Speed 200
Exposure Bias -2/3 EV
Flash No Flash

[carles]

Nice. I like it a lot. The only thing I'm not sure about it's that the butterfly is a little bit too dark and so it loses detail...

[tigger]

Originally Posted by carles

Nice. I like it a lot. The only thing I'm not sure about it's that the butterfly is a little bit too dark and so it loses detail...

Thanks for your input Carles. I've lightened the image...what do you think?

[ednorm]

It came out nice enough for a back lit shot. The butterfly is more visible after lightening it but the detail of the leave washes out a bit. These are tough to get right when there is strong light coming from behind, the shadow is nice and would have been diminished with fill flash. I would have liked to seen more of the butterfly, but I know they are hard to pose.

ed

[bruceliv]

Pat, the essence of this image is wonderful. The lightened version is an improvement.

I don't like the lens vignetting on the edges. I would suggest you crop this image, carefully, not too much. I believe the subject would pop out even more. Fill in would have ruined the uniqueness of the shot.

You might also think about not using the 55-200mm at the extremes. Image quality might improve if you shoot slightly less then maximum zoom, perhaps ~180mm.

Great capture!

[vitalygeyman]

One option is to desaturate the green a little and lighten up the butterfly even further but its a great shot....

Vitaly
- Fine Art Flowers and Tree Photography, Black and White Nature Photography

[vitalygeyman]

ALso may be clone out that spot on top left corner, minor point....

[mysonsaysaudi]

I think it looks really good. I like how you captured the shadow on the leaf. Do you have any others your willing to share?

[tigger]

Thanks everyone for your suggestions and viewing my photo. I've taken action to desaturate, clone, crop and lightened...what do ya think?

[NgaiHill]

I liked all three but the adjustments you are making are definitely improving the shot. Nicely done!