Weidemeyer’s Admiral rests on a blossom in our garden. Nikon D4, 200mm, 1/5, f/20, ISO 200, Sun, Aperture-priority, fill-flash.
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Special Photo Techniques for Butterflies and Dragonflies
I’ve already mentioned some generalities of shooting butterflies and dragonflies, but let’s supply considerably more detail now. I developed an intense interest in these insects while studying entomology—the study of insects—at Central Michigan University in 1975. That was four decades ago, but my interest in those fascinating flying flowers and delightfully dashing dragons continues to grow.
While butterflies and dragonflies can be quite challenging ...
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