Him and Her

Been chasing butterflies for practice and exercise all this week..
-while not the greatest shot,my excitement at getting both male and female,together,when they briefly touched down was tempered with relief.
-It also gave me an appreciation if the skill level involved in all the great shots I see in this forum.
-I'd like to try again,next free day,and am looking for a UV filter that fits the Sony,so any advice welcome !

Blue Pansy (Junonia orithya wallacei) related to the Buckeye (Junonia coenia) found in the United States of America.

beautiful butterflies and you captured them well! Nicely done!

Nicely done... echo...

Can't see any way to improve, great composition. And I know that it isn't easy to get good butterfly pics! :thumbsup:

Thanks,Eric D,and A.M.D.A.
-No real macro lens,just a setting,but it gets blurry too close.
-He was moving,hence the blur on his body-they only dance during the noon hours,
when light is very harsh,so looks to me a tad over-exposed,my Sony DSC H9 seems to need a setting -0.03 under the meter,most noticeable in harsh light.

great shot Susaan!

Hi Susaan, great to see you posting in this forum :)

Nice shot, I really envy you your climate :( You've got a macro paradise out there, so just keep practicing - and if you see a pink dragonfly, take a shot for me :)

Mette