Swallowtail

[liza]

I went to the park yesterday and thought I would try my hand at capturing some of the many butterflies I saw in their prairie restoration area. This was probably the best of the lot. I learned that butterflies are very difficult to photograph. They're like my little boy in that they don't stay still for long!

Taken with a Canon 20D and Tamron 28-75 XR Di



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[liza]

No butterfly lovers out there?

[JMAS]

Awesome shot!
I love those colors and bokhe!

[ddelallata]

Beautiful! You'd get a better response in the Macro section.

[liza]

Thanks! I didn't think it qualified as a "true" macro since I don't own one of those wonderful lenses... yet. :)

[MarkoPolo]

My hat is off to you, Liza, they are really hard to get a good shot and you got a great one.

[Bald Eagle]

That is one fantastic Butterfly, I have taken many of this particular kind, fast moving and shy. Yours is an excellent capture.

[liza]

Thanks so much for your comments! I bet it was funny watching me trying to catch this guy. I think I did everything but stand on my head to capture him.

[Bald Eagle]

Trust me, i know about all the funny looks. I once spent an hour going around one bush as the Butterfly led me on a merry chase. I think I was entertaining the people around me.

[PhotosGuy]

Very nice shot, Liza!

[stoneylonesome]

WOW! beautiful shot, love the colors.

[liza]

I bet I looked a lot like you, Bald Eagle, when I was pursuing this elusive creature.

Thank you for all your responses!

[sparker1]

Great shot, Liza. Yes, it is tough to get good butterfly shots, but you did well.

[liza]

Thanks!