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I was "hunting" for hummingbirds, but this model came first

**ToddK** · 12-22-2021, 09:33 PM

This is a terrific capture! Every bit as good as a hummingbird photo and much less common as far as I am concerned. It stands out so well against the dark background.

**RocksandRocks** · 12-22-2021, 09:34 PM

Wow, love the shadows in the wing folds. Very cool! Did you prefocus for this shot?

**FozzFoster** · 12-22-2021, 09:37 PM

incredible shot! to think of the timing required to capture such a shot! well done

micromacro · 12-22-2021, 09:47 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by RocksandRocks

Wow, love the shadows in the wing folds. Very cool! Did you prefocus for this shot?

I tried, but here the problem with butterflies - you never know where they go at any moment.

They are the worst subjects to catch in flight. I usually can get one or two in focus out of two dozens, or more. The easiest way is to try to catch a moment when they either fly around flowers, or take off from.

---------- Post added 12-22-21 at 09:49 PM ----------

Originally posted by ToddK

This is a terrific capture! Every bit as good as a hummingbird photo and much less common as far as I am concerned. It stands out so well against the dark background.

Thanks. It was really good light on lantana, and good shade behind it.

---------- Post added 12-22-21 at 09:50 PM ----------

Originally posted by FozzFoster

incredible shot! to think of the timing required to capture such a shot! well done

Yep, timing and luck. )) Actually I like to shot butterflies, it's very good training for focusing, not only for the camera, but for my reactions.

**mroeder75** · 12-23-2021, 12:22 AM

Whoa! Stop! Action!

**K2 to K50** · 12-23-2021, 04:01 AM

That is a catch to wonder at and ponder on!
Umm, did you ask it to "Stop! Hold that position!" before you shot?.......heh!......

micromacro · 12-23-2021, 05:40 AM

Originally posted by K2 to K50

That is a catch to wonder at and ponder on!
Umm, did you ask it to "Stop! Hold that position!" before you shot?.......heh!......

I usually call them not very polite names because they never listen.

**K2 to K50** · 12-23-2021, 05:48 AM

Originally posted by micromacro

I usually call them not very polite names because they never listen.

Heh - I can certainly empathise with that!!!

**StiffLegged** · 12-23-2021, 08:56 AM

Magnificent image, you should be properly chuffed with that!

**RocksandRocks** · 12-23-2021, 09:52 AM

Very cool, it makes sense to anticipate their actions in that way. Were you shooting in a continuous shooting mode, or single? Such a great shot!

**MikeNArk** · 12-23-2021, 10:18 AM - **1 Like**

Terrific shot. However you got it, it turned out beautifully. Brightened my day just seeing it. Not many butterflies around here and few blooms. Going to Garvan Gardens today, so maybe I'll get lucky. Happy holidays.

**angkymac** · 12-23-2021, 06:19 PM - **1 Like**

Really am impressed with that butterfly and lantana shot!
Very rare to get to see such a "perfect" combination of all the elements!
Angky.

Reciprocity · 12-23-2021, 08:13 PM

Originally posted by micromacro

I was "hunting" for hummingbirds, but this model came first

perefect timing, good composition, there is something majestically about the butterfly.

micromacro · 12-24-2021, 03:53 AM

Originally posted by RocksandRocks

Were you shooting in a continuous shooting mode, or single?

I believe it was continuous mode, and SEL focusing that time. In general it does not make the difference for me personally, because butterflies are the most terrible subject to catch, and the ratio is always the same: many missed frames, and only one or two lucky ones. In continuous mode it's better if the background is not close because with very close and messy background lens will start re-focusing like crazy )).

---------- Post added 12-24-21 at 03:55 AM ----------

Originally posted by MikeNArk

Terrific shot. However you got it, it turned out beautifully. Brightened my day just seeing it. Not many butterflies around here and few blooms. Going to Garvan Gardens today, so maybe I'll get lucky. Happy holidays.

Good luck and happy holidays to you!

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12-22-2021, 09:33 PM	#2
ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,566	This is a terrific capture! Every bit as good as a hummingbird photo and much less common as far as I am concerned. It stands out so well against the dark background.

12-22-2021, 09:34 PM	#3
RocksandRocks Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Montana Posts: 105	Wow, love the shadows in the wing folds. Very cool! Did you prefocus for this shot?

12-22-2021, 09:37 PM	#4
FozzFoster Custom User Title Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 6,808	incredible shot! to think of the timing required to capture such a shot! well done

12-22-2021, 09:47 PM - 2 Likes	#5
micromacro Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,722 Original Poster	Originally posted by RocksandRocks Wow, love the shadows in the wing folds. Very cool! Did you prefocus for this shot? I tried, but here the problem with butterflies - you never know where they go at any moment. They are the worst subjects to catch in flight. I usually can get one or two in focus out of two dozens, or more. The easiest way is to try to catch a moment when they either fly around flowers, or take off from. ---------- Post added 12-22-21 at 09:49 PM ---------- Originally posted by ToddK This is a terrific capture! Every bit as good as a hummingbird photo and much less common as far as I am concerned. It stands out so well against the dark background. Thanks. It was really good light on lantana, and good shade behind it. ---------- Post added 12-22-21 at 09:50 PM ---------- Originally posted by FozzFoster incredible shot! to think of the timing required to capture such a shot! well done Yep, timing and luck. )) Actually I like to shot butterflies, it's very good training for focusing, not only for the camera, but for my reactions.

12-23-2021, 12:22 AM	#6
mroeder75 Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Iowa Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,601	Whoa! Stop! Action!

12-23-2021, 04:01 AM	#7
K2 to K50 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Ipswich QLD Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,823	That is a catch to wonder at and ponder on! Umm, did you ask it to "Stop! Hold that position!" before you shot?.......heh!......

12-23-2021, 05:40 AM	#8
micromacro Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,722 Original Poster	Originally posted by K2 to K50 That is a catch to wonder at and ponder on! Umm, did you ask it to "Stop! Hold that position!" before you shot?.......heh!...... I usually call them not very polite names because they never listen.

12-23-2021, 05:48 AM	#9
K2 to K50 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Ipswich QLD Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,823	Originally posted by micromacro I usually call them not very polite names because they never listen. Heh - I can certainly empathise with that!!!

12-23-2021, 08:56 AM	#10
StiffLegged Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,640	Magnificent image, you should be properly chuffed with that!

12-23-2021, 09:52 AM	#11
RocksandRocks Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Montana Posts: 105	Very cool, it makes sense to anticipate their actions in that way. Were you shooting in a continuous shooting mode, or single? Such a great shot!

12-23-2021, 10:18 AM - 1 Like	#12
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,261	Terrific shot. However you got it, it turned out beautifully. Brightened my day just seeing it. Not many butterflies around here and few blooms. Going to Garvan Gardens today, so maybe I'll get lucky. Happy holidays.

12-23-2021, 06:19 PM - 1 Like	#13
angkymac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 9,032	Really am impressed with that butterfly and lantana shot! Very rare to get to see such a "perfect" combination of all the elements! Angky.

12-23-2021, 08:13 PM	#14
Reciprocity Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Posts: 606	Originally posted by micromacro I was "hunting" for hummingbirds, but this model came first perefect timing, good composition, there is something majestically about the butterfly.

12-24-2021, 03:53 AM	#15
micromacro Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,722 Original Poster	Originally posted by RocksandRocks Were you shooting in a continuous shooting mode, or single? I believe it was continuous mode, and SEL focusing that time. In general it does not make the difference for me personally, because butterflies are the most terrible subject to catch, and the ratio is always the same: many missed frames, and only one or two lucky ones. In continuous mode it's better if the background is not close because with very close and messy background lens will start re-focusing like crazy )). ---------- Post added 12-24-21 at 03:55 AM ---------- Originally posted by MikeNArk Terrific shot. However you got it, it turned out beautifully. Brightened my day just seeing it. Not many butterflies around here and few blooms. Going to Garvan Gardens today, so maybe I'll get lucky. Happy holidays. Good luck and happy holidays to you!

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