How to take pictures of butterflies?

13 years 2 days ago #52327 by C4rl
I would love to take close up pictures of butterflies. Not close up as in macro, just close. But every time I try to get near they fly away. So how do I photograph butterflies without scaring them off?


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13 years 2 days ago #52329 by fed5du
It would be best to get a telephoto lens. Even something like what I have 18-200mm will work....depending how far away you are from the butterfly.


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13 years 2 days ago #52343 by C4rl
I guess it's time to invest in a telephoto lens.


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13 years 2 days ago #52357 by crystal
You can also take photos of butterflies with a macro lens. You can get really close without scaring the butterfly. Move slow and have patience...when it flys away...chase it down. lol

www.crystalwightman.com/wildlife/ed023ef8
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13 years 2 days ago #52388 by effron
Also, shoot in the morning before they warm up.........;)

Why so serious?
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13 years 2 days ago #52411 by Screamin Scott
Butterflies are pretty easy to capture...You will need a lens that focuses fairly close. A true macro lens would be best but there are others that will work fairly well since most butterflies are fairly large...

Scott Ditzel Photography

www.flickr.com/photos/screaminscott/

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13 years 2 days ago #52415 by Baydream
They can be tricky little devils, especially in flight. Here's my friend Wayne "chasing one down".



And here's the one he was chasing.


Shoot, learn and share. It will make you a better photographer.
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