Cloudless Sulphur Butterfly on bull thistle

Image Critiques Macro/Close-up Critiques
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Description:

The thistle is in bloom at a local park attracting the butterflies.

Specific Feedback Requested:

Any

Pertinent technical details or techniques:

Canon 90D, Sigma 150-600 @600mm
ISO 640, f16, 1/800s, hand held

Is this a composite? (focus stacks or exposure blends are not considered composites)
No

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Allen, you did an excellent job capturing the details in this little butterfly. I love the composition too. He and the thistle stand out nicely against that nice smooth complimentary BG. I can’t think of anything that could improve this excellent shot.

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Beautiful rendering, Allen. Comp. fine details and bokeh all working together for an inspiring image.

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Allen: I really like this because for me shooting Sulphurs is often a frustrating exercise. I never get them to pose for any more than a few seconds if that and rarely get such a good combination of perch and BG. Superb image. :+1: :+1:>=))>

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Hi Allen,

Well deserved EP. The lighting on the wings and a very challenging subject make this a stellar image. Awesome…Jim