Caught Him In Mid-Flight by stray_shooter

Caught Him In Mid-Flight

I tried, largely unsuccessfully, to get a butterfly in mid-flight. Even with a fast lens (I had my f/1.4 50mm on) it was very challenging to balance aperture, lens speed, and ISO. Even at 1/4000 sec, which is the shutter speed on this shot, it was tough to stop the wing motion. Pretty much nailed it with this one, though. And I was really pleased because this was one of the more uniquely colored butterflies.
You did it!!! That was some impressive camera-handling you were doing as these flitty critters flew by! I'm feeling better about my pictures today, though I would like a redo! (I noticed a lot of the butterflies were looking a little long in the tooth!)
April 5th, 2018  
May I add here for Ron that not only were the camera skills a perpetual challenge, it was all done at about 90 degrees and 99% humidity! Speaking for myself, I couldn't wait to get out of there, and I was equally determined to make the most of my long drive, long wait in line and brief visit!
April 5th, 2018  
Well done on getting one in flight, seems quite unusual in its colouring, very attractive, background is great..
April 5th, 2018  
Great shot!
April 5th, 2018  
Well done Ron! Not easy to capture a butterfly in flight! I am impressed! A beautiful image! Fav!
April 5th, 2018  
Stunning image beautifully captured and presented Ron, Fav:)
April 5th, 2018  
Well done, perfect shot. You must be so pleased with yourself. fav.
April 5th, 2018  
FAVtastic :)
April 5th, 2018  
Nicely done!
April 5th, 2018  
So pretty!
April 5th, 2018  
All your efforts paid off in spades! This is fabulous, I love the background and your framing. The butterfly’s flight is perfectly captured.
April 5th, 2018  
Love this image! Fav!
April 5th, 2018  
@Weezilou By "long in the truth" I assume you mean it looks like they've just survived a hurricane, as this guy kind of does upon close inspection. Maybe the heat and humidity did it to him too.
April 6th, 2018  
@joannakate Thanks Joanna. I tried to find out what kind it is. They provided a guide to the different butterfly types, but this guy was not on it. He was the only one I saw with that colouring.
April 6th, 2018  
@kork Thank you sir! Always good to hear from someone outside the regular circle.
April 6th, 2018  
@pamknowler Thanks Pam. I assume you speak from experience. I have great appreciation for the expression "as fleeting as a butterfly." Worth the trouble though!
April 6th, 2018  
@pcoulson Thank you so much Peter. I worked for that one. 'Preciate the fav too!
April 6th, 2018  
@onewing Thanks Babs. Y'know, I have to admit it - I am rather pleased with myself! ;)
April 6th, 2018  
@gilbertwood Thanks Denise - high praise that's appreciated.
April 6th, 2018  
@dianen Thank you kindly Diane. :)
April 6th, 2018  
@stiggle Thank you Anja. Good to hear from you.
April 6th, 2018  
@louannwarren Thanks Lou Ann. I actually did recognize that the backdrop would make a good background if fuzzed out properly. Open went the aperture!
April 6th, 2018  
@joysfocus Thank you so much Joy! You're going to have to come with us next time. ;)
April 6th, 2018  
That expression means "old"! They're approaching the end of their visit and they're looking a bit ragged!

Stay tuned for Flamingo Friday...I may post tonight!
April 6th, 2018  
It's always fun to catch anything mid-flight, especially butterflies!! Well shot!!
April 6th, 2018  
Cool timing!
April 6th, 2018  
Superbly done! Just beautiful!
May 2nd, 2018  
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