Hello to you all,
After taking my camera out with me on my last two walks, I had good fun taking photos of beautiful butterflies. I found this site and identified them all (hopefully correctly!). I only have a Sony Cybershot 8.1 megapixels but I'd appreciate any comments on the photos that I've taken so far.
Many thanks,
Georgina
My first few photos
My first few photos
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- Meadow Brown
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- Speckled Wood
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- Gatekeeper
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- Comma
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- Pete Eeles
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Re: My first few photos
Wow! What a great start Georgina!It would be good to know what camera you have, since some suggestions may not be possible! But here are a couple:
1. I think your "crops" are a little too tight on the butterfly. It would be good to show some space around the critters! In particular the Gatekeeper's lost the ends of her antennae![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
2. The Meadow Brown (as an example) is a little out of focus because of either a) movement of the subject or b) movement by you
You could try a faster shutter speed and, if the light levels are too low, using fill-in flash to compensate. You could also try using a monopod/tripod if b) is true ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
Hope this helps!
Cheers,
- Pete
1. I think your "crops" are a little too tight on the butterfly. It would be good to show some space around the critters! In particular the Gatekeeper's lost the ends of her antennae
![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
2. The Meadow Brown (as an example) is a little out of focus because of either a) movement of the subject or b) movement by you
![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
Hope this helps!
Cheers,
- Pete
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Re: My first few photos
My camera is a Sony DSC-W130 SuperSteadyShot. I'm not a serious photographer at all, but I do enjoy it! I don't have a tripod either so I guess that's not helping.
I see what you mean about the crops - they were quick ones I did and I shall spend more time on them next time.
Thanks for your encouragement!
Georgina
I see what you mean about the crops - they were quick ones I did and I shall spend more time on them next time.
Thanks for your encouragement!
![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
Georgina