Capturing Butterflies @ the LA Museum of Natural History

12 years 3 weeks ago - 12 years 3 weeks ago #221134 by missminh
These are a few of my favorites taken yesterday at the Butterfly Pavillion.
























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12 years 3 weeks ago #221166 by AperturePriority
They are all beautiful. Thanks for sharing, Minh.


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12 years 3 weeks ago #221222 by bluesydude
Beautiful shots. I find these difficult to shoot and get detail and focus on the entire butterfly. You've done a very nice job!

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12 years 3 weeks ago #221259 by Nicole Michelsen
WOW :judge:


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12 years 3 weeks ago #221272 by Jim Photo
Very colorful and vibrant shots. Good job!


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12 years 3 weeks ago #221280 by Justin
The first one is my favorite :judge:

What lens are you using with these shots?

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12 years 3 weeks ago #221316 by Frost Photography
Butterflies make such great subjects to photograph. You did a really good job.

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12 years 3 weeks ago #221364 by missminh
Hi! Thank you! Its so challenging to get the whole butterfly into focus. Next time I will need to remember to increase my aperture :)

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12 years 3 weeks ago #221366 by missminh
Justin, I'm using a Nikon 105mm 2.8, but last week my friend shot some really nice ones with a 24-70mm 2.8

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