1st attempt at butterfly shot

[cmeptb72]

Hi. This is my first "successful" attempt at butterfly shots taken at the Sentosa Butterfly Park.












Have a lot to learn from you masters out there. Any C&C would be appreciated.

[cmeptb72]

This poor guy's wing is badly injured. Don't know if it can fly properly.

[andrewtanjk]

Cool shots! What lens did you use?

[cmeptb72]

Thanks.

Lens used is Sigma 150mm f2.8 macro lens. Must use tripod to focus properly as my hands are shaky.

[mohdya]

I like the last picture best, even thought the butterfly's not perfect. Good composition for all the photos, but I find the focus is a little off.....or is it just my eyes?

Picture 4 would have been perfect for me if not for that green twig running in front.

Personally, I would have in sharp focus the body/head of the butterfly leaving the rest of the parts to blur.....again, this is just my personal opinion. At some angles, a sharp focus on the patterns of the wings (in the same plan) will be desirable.

Great job, btw!

[cmeptb72]

Thanks for your comments.

I agree about the twig but unfortunately, that was the only workable angle. I tried pulling some leaves aside (as careful as possible) for shots of another butterfly but ended up scaring it away