Canon EOS REBEL XT
Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS @ 275mm
Tv Priority mode
1/4000"
F5.6
ISO: 400
Photoshop CS3
This was taken a few minutes after the shot in my last picture post. I'm getting these by finding and observing actively feeding butterflies, focusing on one when it's feeding and them move the view slightly towards the direction I think it will fly. As soon as I detect movement, I take the shot. A better camera than what I have should be able to get off a burst, increasing the chances of getting one in focus.
I like shooting flying Sulphurs because they move around a lot, are light colored and this is the only way of shooting them with their wings open because they always perch with their wings closed. The best time in my area to try this is in fall, when the various Asters are blooming.








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