Opinions on wing blur in butterfly photos
Aug 22, 2022 15:53:22 #
Does the slight wing blur add or detract from the first two butterfly photos, or do you prefer the last two? Planning to enter in a magazine contest.
Aug 22, 2022 15:57:15 #
Aug 22, 2022 16:12:43 #
Aug 22, 2022 16:45:16 #
Overthehill1 wrote:
Does the slight wing blur add or detract from the first two butterfly photos, or do you prefer the last two? Planning to enter in a magazine contest.
Mindbogglingly beautiful captures, movement or not 🖤🧡🖤🧡🖤
Aug 22, 2022 17:32:23 #
Aug 23, 2022 00:10:36 #
Orphoto
Loc: Oregon
I'm ok with minor wing movement. Clean up the dust spot in #2. #3 has a complex distracting background. #4 turned out really well. On balance I think #1 is your strongest entry, with #4 right behind.
Aug 23, 2022 07:43:12 #
Overthehill1 wrote:
Does the slight wing blur add or detract from the first two butterfly photos, or do you prefer the last two? Planning to enter in a magazine contest.
#3 for me.
Aug 23, 2022 09:06:41 #
tcthome
Loc: NJ
I think that the idea of showing a attractive wing blur photo is the body head are in focus & sharp with only showing movement in the wings. Just my opinion & doesn't mean all blur couldn't be a nice photo. No matter what, you can enter & always have a chance.
Aug 23, 2022 09:30:21 #
StanMac
Loc: Tennessee
Overthehill1 wrote:
Does the slight wing blur add or detract from the first two butterfly photos, or do you prefer the last two? Planning to enter in a magazine contest.
Blur in hummingbird wings is acceptable so why not flutterbys? As long as the body, legs and antennae are sharp, why not convey motion with a blurring of the fluttering wings?
Stan
Aug 23, 2022 09:52:48 #
Overthehill1 wrote:
Does the slight wing blur add or detract from the first two butterfly photos, or do you prefer the last two? Planning to enter in a magazine contest.
Very nice images
Aug 23, 2022 10:26:13 #
For the first, I think there is too much blur. If you are looking of a depiction of movement, a bit faster shutter speed. Personally, I am not too fond of upside down butterflies and having the butterfly flying away from you is not the best presentation. Good luck.
Aug 23, 2022 11:09:57 #
Nalu wrote:
For the first, I think there is too much blur. If you are looking of a depiction of movement, a bit faster shutter speed. Personally, I am not too fond of upside down butterflies and having the butterfly flying away from you is not the best presentation. Good luck.
Some good points but all the butterflies are right side up.
Aug 23, 2022 11:28:36 #
I prefer not to have wing-blur in butterfly images. They fly too slow for it to look natural. If you are trying for a different look, it could be ok if done correctly.
Aug 23, 2022 11:41:14 #
Aug 23, 2022 13:47:15 #
Overthehill1 wrote:
Some good points but all the butterflies are right side up.
oops, my mistake. i guess i am not used to seeing butterflies flying with a down wing perspective. my mistake. my excuse: i was on my first cup of coffee after only 4 hours of sleep. my bad.
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