Tag Archives: photos of butterflies

Isolating the Subject in Photos – Insects

Posted on December 4, 2014 by donna213

It is very easy to do with selective focus. Shooting with a wide aperture and creating a shallow depth of field is an effective way to feature your subject and make the background into a soft, creamy blur. Positioning your subject a greater distance … Continue reading →

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Analyzing the Backgrounds in Photos

Posted on December 2, 2014 by donna213

I wish I could make this post humorous and not at all technical, but unfortunately the title already tells you it might just be about the backgrounds in photos. Your subject may be clear-cut, but that is not always the whole … Continue reading →

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Butterflies – Two in One

Posted on August 1, 2014 by donna213

Why do these flying creatures begin their lives as wingless, multi mini-legged worm-like caterpillars? Did you ever stop and really wonder about this? Sure we learn as children about metamorphosis, but do you know it is really a complex process that questions the … Continue reading →