Common tiger

Posted by sotong on Mon Nov 03, 2003 12:41 am

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Looking at all the great pics here really makes me envy you guys. This is my first pic here. Would really appreciate comments from you guys out there.

This was taken at a butterfly trail where the BFs are free flying.

Canon EOS3
Sigma 180 marco
Provia100F
1/60@F13
Handheld.

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by Peterh on Mon Nov 03, 2003 4:08 am

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Welcome,

I like your first shot, but I can't help wanting to know where this was taken? In which country f.e.?

I think if it would have been possible, I would have changed the angle a bit to be perfectly aligned with the BF. The BG is always difficult, but not that bad in your case Only the bright twig is a bit distracting. Also the little twig crossing the left antenna is not really helping. The animal itself looks nice. I love the detail in the wings. I kind of like the movement in the tongue

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by Matt Cox on Mon Nov 03, 2003 2:53 pm

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Welcome to the forum! This shot is nicely done, especially considering that you got it at 1/60 handheld. The butterfly is a beautiful specimen and you've captured all the detail, along with good composition and exposure. It looks like you might have been able to cut some clutter out of the background by getting lower, and you probably could have made your life much easier by using a tripod.

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by E.J. Peiker on Mon Nov 03, 2003 3:25 pm

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Welcome aboard! Nothing wrong with this shot! It's very nice.

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by sotong on Mon Nov 03, 2003 10:20 pm

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Thanks for the replies, guys.
This was taken in the city state of Singapore where some dedicated BFs lovers have setup a trail for these BFs to roam free and for us to admire and photograph them.
Matt....this guy was sure skittish. The use of a tripod was out of the question as it had landed in the undergrowth. I would had looked like a bull in a china shop if I had used a tripod/monopod.