OK, great tips on shooting butterflies! Bugs ARE hard to do - they are often not very cooperative. To answer your question, tshelfer, this guy must have been enjoying the flower, 'cause he paused just long enough for me to get the shot! Both of these photos were taken with my "hand me down" digital - the Nikon S10, and it was my first time shooting with a digital.
About that tip of waiting until the wings are up a bit - here's another photo that I shot the same day - by comparing it, I understand your suggestion.
I see what you're talking about. After reading your tip, I went back and compared the two butterfly photos, and in this one, while the butterfly remains perched on the flower, you can see the speed of his wings in motion - sort of. I know the photo could be better, but I understand the concept. An "a-ha" moment!
Now, another "a-ha" moment - that little button that says "color saturation" - must look for that -
As for the second pic, the blooms on those flowers (some refer to them as "weeds") stick out V or H, and that was shot straight on, so the angle of the flower is as you would have seen it. May be more confusing because you can't see the entire plant.
Thanks for the tip on color saturation on flowers - I too, like bold colors. Another "example" photograph -
I'm sending this because it's another photo of that Blue Mealy Sage plant, only this one was shot with the Nikon P100, using the macro. But, comparing the color in this photo with the other one, it's hard to believe it's the same plant. So, I get it - more color - reduce exposure.
Thanks very much for your tips, tricks, and suggestions! Things to work on. This will make me get the camera out.......