Thursday, March 22, 2012

butterflies

It only took me two weeks, but I finally got all my butterfly pictures edited!  Yay!  For the sake of any new visitors, all of the following shots were taken at Frederik Meijer Gardens in Michigan.  Their ‘Butterflies are Blooming’ exhibit is one of our favorite attractions each spring.

I don’t have a super great zoom lens yet, but my 100 mm macro worked like a charm when I couldn’t get quite as close as I would’ve liked to the butterflies.  I seriously love that lens.  It never fails me.

I didn’t do a lot of editing to these pictures – just a few minor adjustments in ACR and some sharpening in PSE. 

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Aren’t butterflies amazing?  So intricate, delicate and colorful!  And so much fun to capture with my camera!

[linking up with Deb for This or That Thursday]

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18 comments:

  1. 4 Lettre WordsMarch 22, 2012 at 7:15 AM

    My boys love the butterfly garden in Chattanooga and we try to go each Spring.

    Amazing captures...especially the "hanging" shot!

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  2. Tamar SBMarch 22, 2012 at 7:22 AM

    Oh, Lisa, these are all gorgeous! You really captured their beauty and softness!

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  3. tinajoMarch 22, 2012 at 7:24 AM

    Beautiful butterflies - love that catepillar too! :-)

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  4. Mona's PicturesqueMarch 22, 2012 at 7:38 AM

    Oh my, gorgeous gorgeous :)

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  5. UnknownMarch 22, 2012 at 7:41 AM

    Beautiful butterflies and photo.
    Marit ,Norway.

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  6. HeatherMarch 22, 2012 at 7:44 AM

    1 5 8 are my favorites! Beautiful shots!!!

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  7. SusanMarch 22, 2012 at 8:03 AM

    Lisa!

    These are just incredible shots. Enjoyed each one♥

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  8. Desirae RMarch 22, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    Beautiful pictures! I really love the last one.

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  9. LindaMarch 22, 2012 at 8:31 AM

    Stunning photos! You have captured some real beauties!

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  10. LisaMarch 22, 2012 at 8:34 AM

    Wow! What a great job you did! I think I have a camera like yours. You encourage me!!!

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  11. A wondering starMarch 22, 2012 at 9:16 AM

    These pictures are so wonderful!
    Looking forward to butterflies
    appear here!

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  12. Daenel T.March 22, 2012 at 12:08 PM

    Wow! Those are stunning. Great captures. I can't wait to try to capture some butterflies at the Conservation Center.

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  13. EllieMarch 22, 2012 at 12:27 PM

    What great pictures you got while there - what a great place to visit. Butterflies are indeed beautiful creatures.

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  14. LisaMarch 22, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    Oh wow, those are pretty. One of these days I wouldn't mind owning a macro lens.

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  15. Gina KleinworthMarch 22, 2012 at 4:06 PM

    WOW- what amazing captures! Great job!

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  16. deb dutyMarch 23, 2012 at 7:44 AM

    These are amazing! I would love to go there with you! I agree about the 100mm macro. I have more fun with that lens than any other.

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  17. S.R StyleMarch 25, 2012 at 4:52 PM

    So gorgeous photos !!!

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  18. say cheeseMarch 27, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    wow! wonderful photos

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