The orange one! by PapaGuru
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Description
A fullblown-capture, so this is what you get! No much room for composition! The same for "the Swift-one"! Formerly I was proud to make these images, but all your objects are precisely in the middle! That is no surprise because with macro you have to pay so much attention to focussing and dof, there is no time left for composition! Especially not with butterflies, they will be long gone before you even think of compo! Making your object 1/2 or 2/3 of the possible size, gives you the possibility to make a good compo-crop afterwards! Staying further away also gives a much better dof, apart from the aperture-size! It also gives you a better chance to make a good shot!
PapaGuru.

Comments (31)
I've not been commenting much lately because of a flu which is still bugging me!
Very interesting lesson about marco shots! Thanks! This is a fantastic shot, the colours just popped out the momitor ;o) Seems I could touch this beauty of a butterfly! Sorry about your flu, wish you a speedy recovery! huggles
Fabulous capture Papa,such a soft,delicate,beautiful butterfly.And I hope you get well soon too huggs :-)
Awwww.. my poor sweet blonde.. hope your flu will be gone soon ;) This is amazing, Papa! I like a lot your postwork on the border too.. Beautiful butty! :))
excellent macro, well done. !!!!!!! :o) !!!!
So sorry to hear you've been illIf this bugaboo is anything like th eone I had a few weeks back...well, keep resting!!! Love the little wisp of red flower coming out from under the beautiful butterfly wing...adds a bit of visual tension to relieve your compositional concerns!
Just perfect.
Very Pretty!
Nice Shot!
I know how much of a pain in the a$$ those butterflies can be. Missed a huge one the other day, the size of both of my hands together. :( Anyways, beautiful coloring on this one! Lovely shot, and hope you feel better soon! =)
beautiful image Ric. and hope you're feeling up to par again!!!
Ah, how beautiful! Perfect color combination and can't think of a better composition! :)
Hope you get well soon so we can see more of your great work and get more of your hints on technique like this one.
well, you've certainly achieved "the good shot" he fills the page with his beauty! get well soon! hugz :]
Wonderful macro and damn that creature is absolutly beautiful! Comp or not it's a great capture!
Thanks for the Tips Papa....hope You are feeling better...Flu Sux...I am hooked....I am starting to Live in a Macro World...even the Insects have stopped Gossiping among themselves...just how Ugly this Human is. Get Well!
This is an excellent capture...the colors are remarkable! Thanks for the tip!!! :)
Glad to see a new image by you :) Lovely colors, even the red bit infront of the butterfly looks lovely :)
Oh, I just love this little ballerine... And I know how difficult it is to catch them on a camera... their beauty is the only thing that metters in those shots and this is a right approach.
Fantatsic shot with stunning color Papa! You always amaze. :) Feel better soon, my friend. :)
Great shot & stunning colours
Beautiful creature....gorgeous colors!
A great shot and I agree a topic of much discussion between us!!
That's a beauty PapaG:) Hope you feel better soon..missed you around the shop:)
Georgeos, as usual! :) Thank you for sharing
Great colors / perfect shot !!!
As always, an excellent photo! I wish you health! I wish many fine photos and... Butterflies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for the info! Excellent buttie!
It's breathakingly beautiful!
Gorgeous!
Hi PapaG. You know what you are talking about, this is a great photo with nice colors and sharpnes. Sandra