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10-SEP-2018 copyright Elizabeth Bickel

"Comma" Butterfly

Polygonia c-album

Reno, Kansas
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The story behind this shot is that I must really look like a dumb blonde.

As seems to happen to me quite often, a gentleman approached me to say that I was doing things wrong. He explained that I "couldn't shoot a butterfly so close with that lens". He then started to explain his version of photography to me. Duh, well yes, I was using a macro lens; not a tele photo lens like he had assumed. He was a nice guy, & we ended up talking for a while about butterflies.

However, I don't know what it is about me that seems to so often attract well meaning men who assume I know nothing about cameras & then proceed to give me camera lessons. This sort of thing has been going on for as long as I can remember...


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Range View 13-Sep-2018 02:24
Beautiful close up shot Liz. Had a laugh at your story, perhaps you need a shirt that says " Expert Photographer " front and back.
David.
Hank Vander Velde12-Sep-2018 02:24
Lovely sharp image Liz.
Dave Berry12-Sep-2018 00:57
Beautiful capture, Liz! I love the coloration of both the butterfly and the flowers. BV
Helen Betts11-Sep-2018 12:50
Excellent capture of the butterfly, in such a lovely setting. Funny story, too.
danad11-Sep-2018 10:34
A beautiful harmony of colors in this superb close-up ! V.
I know this kind of "advise photographer"... You will never see one of their images and if exceptionally you can you cannot stop laughing !!!
Yvonne11-Sep-2018 06:28
A wonderful close-up Liz... loved your story! v