The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.
Description
This large butterfly is common in Korea, and is still to be found now, in November, though in a more battered state than this one, seen in July a few years back. The male is much plainer, just orange with black spots, like many fritillaries. This was a rare moment when both flower and butterfly appeared symmetrical.
Specific Feedback
Are you OK with the blotchy background?
Technical Details
D 7100 +105mm macro 1/400 f9 ISO 640
Minimal adjustments to tonalities; removed dark bits of the BG on the left with LR radial and graduated filters.
Critique Template
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Oooh weee, is this fresh! So arresting and spring-y. Really gorgeous colors and a perfect setting for showing off the symmetry. I love the wide color palette, but wonder if toning down the pink and green a touch could help the lovely butterfly stand out a bit more. The blur in the far bg works excellently. Crisp and clean!
Repost is spot on. I like the colors in this image. The blue patches on the wings help make the orange tones more vivid, Comp is fine and an excellent image of this superb butterfly…Jim
Mike: What a spectacular butterfly and a marvelous perch. I may have mentioned it in the past but I served a one year tour of duty at Osan in the mid-seventies. Hard to believe that was almost 50 years ago. I was not into photography then so would have been clueless as to what was available. Thanks for giving a glimpse into your corner of the world. >=))>
@Bill_Fach - Yes, Bill, Osan is near some good birding sites (given our great modern gear), but a bit far for me as I live right down in the south. Let me know if you’re ever tempted to return to your old stomping ground! Actually, I’ll be visiting family in North Carolina early next year, so I hope I can get one or two shots for NPN while there. I’m glad you liked this butterfly - you probably saw a few of them back then!
