Handheld, Pt. 2 -_TNY_1801
Since the Haga Ocean butterfly house in Solna, Sweden doesn't allow flash photography, I instead use a tripod and longer exposure times which in most cases work great.
This common postman butterfly (Heliconius melpomene) had however decided to land on a leaf of what I believe to be some sort of Alocasia which was hanging out over the water, out of reach for my tripod. Instead I shot this handheld (ISO800 & 1/60s w/ IS) holding the camera outstretched while leaning against a not entirely confidence-inspiring wooden railing (imagine it breaking and me and the camera falling headfirst into the water with the fish there!).
This time it worked out well and I got a couple of shots which I'm pleased with. The way the lighter veins of the leaf center on the butterfly created a nice effect I think.
Part 1 (not as close) here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/52705111215/
Handheld, Pt. 2 -_TNY_1801
Since the Haga Ocean butterfly house in Solna, Sweden doesn't allow flash photography, I instead use a tripod and longer exposure times which in most cases work great.
This common postman butterfly (Heliconius melpomene) had however decided to land on a leaf of what I believe to be some sort of Alocasia which was hanging out over the water, out of reach for my tripod. Instead I shot this handheld (ISO800 & 1/60s w/ IS) holding the camera outstretched while leaning against a not entirely confidence-inspiring wooden railing (imagine it breaking and me and the camera falling headfirst into the water with the fish there!).
This time it worked out well and I got a couple of shots which I'm pleased with. The way the lighter veins of the leaf center on the butterfly created a nice effect I think.
Part 1 (not as close) here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/52705111215/