Male Gatekeeper

Taken at the weekend. I have seen only three type of butterfly so far this summer The Peacock, the Cabbage White and this. I cropped this in Elements, please let me know what you think

Uploaded29/07/2013 - 19:37

CategoryWildlife / Nature

BodyPENTAX K-r

Shutter Speed1/25

Aperturef/4.5

LensN/A

ISO200

Focal Length220mm

Views/Likes40/0

TagsMale Gatekeeper, Butterfly, Macro, Small Brown Butterfly

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davidstorm davidstorm

4934 posts
12 years
Sheffield,
England

Posted 29/07/2013 - 21:13 Link

I can see why you've cropped it to the size and shape you have as it keeps all of the curved edge of the leaf in view. However, I would have been tempted to crop a lot harder than this to place the butterfly on an intersection of 'thirds' in the image and also to remove the part of the leaf that has a lot of glare from the light. This would focus a lot more attention on the butterfly rather than the leaf.

Hope this is helpful!

Regards
David

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autumnlight autumnlight

473 posts
13 years
Derbyshire

Posted 29/07/2013 - 22:45 Link

I agree with David about the crop, lovely shot!

Kind regards Maria

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Teaka53 Teaka53

83 posts
10 years
Norfolk UK

Posted 30/07/2013 - 12:04 Link

Hi David & Maria,
Appreciate your comments, I will do as you suggest and re-post

Malc

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Camera Make:	PENTAX
Camera Model:	PENTAX K-r
Date Taken:	2013-07-27 18:14:01
Exposure Program:	Manual
Aperture:	f/4.5
Max Aperture Value:	N/A
ISO Speed Rating:	200
Focal Length:	220 mm
Lens:	N/A
Metering Mode:	Center weighted average
Exposure Time:	1/25 sec

Male Gatekeeper

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