Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary

[Flats]

Hi, spent some time yesterday concentrating on Butterfly photography and would appreciate some C&C. I'm pleased with the result, but this is just one of perhaps 50 images of the insect, and most did not end up like this. It is incredibly difficult. Tech details: 180mm, 1/40 at f14, luckily the wind died down, just for a moment. White cloud cover helped. Autofocus, Evaluative exposure -1/3rd. Tripod used. Some sharpening in post-processing. Any thoughts, tips? I know I missed a few dust spots.....I am usually a bird photographer using f4, and they don't show up - I was amazed how dirty my sensor is!

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_gi0AZdozBP0/T..._5486_Small Pearl-bordered Fritillarywtmk.jpg

Thanks
Jonathan

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[jay1601]

lovely shot mate, really great detail

 

[Dave.L]

Superb detail, nice shot................... bet the Pixel police give you a ticket though.....


Dave ....