I had a chance to return to our local butterfly conservatory. It is near the end of their season, so not as many butterflies, and it was a cloudy day, which also slows down their activity, but had a great time. Went with Roy Van Loo who is a well known local photographer and a very creative tinkerer. He had made up a small artificial background that he had hand painted on a piece of fabric stretched over a photo reflector. It had two different patterns, and was easy to carry and position.
We would take turns shooting or holding the BG. Really improved the keeper rate.
D700 Sigma 180 macro f/16 1/160s R1C1 flash setup hand held (no support allowed in butterfly house)
Post: Selective sharpening, minor crop for comp.
Advice and comments always appreciated
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......but it does give a nice base so all in all......very nicely done!

