Butterfly Wonderland in
Scottsdale was a delightful 4th of July treat. And, it was a “target rich” environment for
photography.
It’s located on the Salt
River-Pima-Maricopa Community, where to Native Americans, the butterfly is a
symbol of change, joy, and color – a symbol of rebirth and regeneration.
I photographed in natural
shaded light with a Canon 5D Mark III and a Canon 100mm macro lens. Hand held, as tripods would be hard to use
unless you had the place to yourself.
A few tips: First off, they keep the butterfly habitat
very very humid. Walking into the area
with a camera, you notice the lens and view finder fog up immediately. Give it about five minutes, then clean with a
micro fiber cloth. Secondly, FOCUS! Focus is a challenge using a macro lens. Some of the butterflies do not just sit
there. You may have a moving
target. I tried hard to focus directly
on the eyes of the insects.
By the way, they also have a small aquarium in the facility. Beware though, because it is hard to focus and shoot in low light.
Until My Next Adventure,
See You On Down The Road!
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