A nature conservation blog about the fauna and flora of Wilden Marsh Nature Reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest in the Lower Stour Valley, Worcestershire, England.
A nature conservation blog about the fauna and flora of Wilden Marsh Nature Reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest in the Lower Stour Valley, Worcestershire, England.
The Wilden Marsh Blog 
Lovely shot.
Great detail.
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Thanks, Vicki.
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I love your butterfly shots! How do you get them to stand still? 😉
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Thank you, Inga. Since I use a 60 mm macro lens, I get really close to a butterfly; so close, sometimes, that I could reach out and touch it.
I use a few techniques to help me get close to the butterfly. The main ones are:
1. I approach the butterfly with the camera held to my eye.
2. I hum quietly in a low monotone, I think they feel the vibrations in the air. Silly as it might seem, it works for me.
3. I make sure that the butterfly doesn’t see my shadow.
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Thanks for the tips! Maybe I should try humming next time 🙂
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Be sure to choose a soothing tune, Inga.
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Reblogged this on lepidopteralovers and commented:
This butterfly is beautiful. What an awesome picture!
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Thank you.
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Your photos are so awesome, so crisp and clear! I really enjoy them!
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