Eastern Tiger Swallowtail on Joe Pye-weed

Critique Style Requested: Standard

The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.

Description

When the Joe Pye-weed and Ironweed begin to bloom in my yard, butterflies seem to magically appear. This swallowtail is nectaring on a white variety of Joe Pye-weed in my yard.

Specific Feedback

Just general feedback, please.

Technical Details

butterfly

Canon RF 100-500mm, handheld, processed in ACR and PSE 2020 for exposure and cropping, Topax DeNoise

Terry, what a beautiful butterfly, and excellent capture of him/her. Details look good throughout the BF. Exposure and colors look good to me. I’m not sure I would change anything if it were mine.

Thanks @Shirley_Freeman. Conditions were pretty nice for this photo op.

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Hi. First of all a really nice shot. All of the important details are in there and the exposure is spot on. I sure wish I had swallowtails in my back yard…

Not sure if it would improve the image or not, but have you tried to change the dark green thing in the background? I find it competes with the butterfly for my attention. Maybe make it lighter or less saturated?

Regardless a very nice photograph

Hi @Ingemar_Holmkvist. Thank you for your comments and suggestions.