Leopard butterfly in act (+revised)

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Revised Version

Revision 1 (latest)

Revision 1 - 3D7A2765.jpg
Revision 1 - 3D7A2765.jpg1805×1389 1.45 MB

What changed: Tighter crop to give butterfly more space and burning off some bright areas

Added after receiving feedback from the community.

Original Version

Leopard butterfly in act
Leopard butterfly in act1772×1557 1.65 MB

Critique Style: Standard

The photographer is looking for thoughtful feedback on the image as a whole, especially around the areas noted below.

Feedback Focus: Artistic / Expressive

About This Image

There are around 15 butterfly species around my home and Leopard butterfly is one of them. It was a thrill to capture this one showing most of its pattern.

Feedback Requested

Feedbacks regarding composition, processing and visual effects are welcome.

Technical Details

Camera: Canon EOS R7
Lens: RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM
Focal length: 400mm
Shutter speed: 1/640s
Aperture: f/9
ISO: 500

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Oh yeah that pattern is worth it! The compression from the long lens works really well here and that you have most of the butterfly in focus, too. One thing that feels awkward and strange is the second stem to the right. I know that the head of the flower is just behind the wing, but if you aren’t opposed to it, removing that stem would help a lot I think. I also like the next ‘target’ seeming to be lined up ahead of that little beauty. Nice catch!

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Thanks Kris :). I have done some post processing along with your feedbacks.

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Looking good with the revision. I like the slight realignment as well. Now it really looks to be evaluating that flower behind. Again…lovely catch, these guys are so hard to deal with sometimes.

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Gorgeous picture - colours and butterfly are fantastic

Huw

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Santhru: Definite improvement on the revision. My other suggestion would be to crop tighter top and bottom to create the illusion of lots of space for the butterfly to explore. This looks like a variant of the fritillary family that we have in the U.S. Very nicely done. >=))>

Santhru
Santhru1901×1337 1.32 MB

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A great catch here. Along with Bill’s crop, I’d suggest toning down that bright ring in the LLC, with the burn tool - or even cloning it out.. This is a classy butterfly and photo.

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Regarding Revision 1:

Santhru, it looks like you have already received some good advice. I can’t think of anything to add. I do like how that oof flower is looking like it is the next target for the subject. Well done.

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Thanks Mike for the feedbacks.

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Thanks Bill :). A tighter crop looks good here.

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I prefer this tighter crop too.

Lovely!

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Excellent image Santhru. I really like the final composition and the removal of the stem has done wonders.

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The original poster added a revised version of their image.

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Santhru, the sharpness of the butterfly stands out well. Your revisions are a good improvement, although I’d sugest moving the butterfly a bit lower in the frame. (You might call the original, butterfly on stilts…:grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes: )

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Thanks for the feedback Mark :). i like both versions and its more about the preferences of people :grin: