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What Type of Camera and/or Lenses Did You Use?

Canon PowerShot A3000

Zoom lens, 4x

What Was the Weather Like? What Was the Lighting Like?

It was a clear and sunny day, outdoors in my back garden, where there are a lot of flowers and plants. There were two of them but I could only get one in the photo. I'm going to try again later and send it in.

Advice

  • Get a faster speed camera
  • Try to stay out of the shade for a brighter picture.

If You Remember, What Were the Camera's Settings?

Auto

What Type of Planning Was Needed to Set Up This Photo?

None

Why Is This One of Your Favorite Photos?

It was so difficult to get this one to sit still for 3 seconds. And the wings are clear.

What Did You Learn About Photography With This Photo?

Better camera and time

Kyle Schurman, Digital Cameras Guide, says:

Thanks for the very interesting photo - it's a great look and I'm sure it was tricky to shoot!

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