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7 Tips For Photographing Butterflies

July 1, 2013 by Steve Berardi 9 Comments

Variable Checkerspot / Photo by Steve Berardi
Variable Checkerspot / Photo by Steve Berardi
Butterflies are amazing little creatures, aren’t they?

They start out as a hungry slow-moving blob and through the process of metamorphosis, they transform themselves into a winged insect exhibiting a wonderful array of contrasting colors. Some species migrate thousands of miles for the winter, and many species have remarkable features like eyespots that help protect them from predators.

Naturally, you’ve probably wanted to photograph these amazing little creatures, so here are some tips on how to do it: [Read more…] about 7 Tips For Photographing Butterflies

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