Jim Overfield
November 2023 - Butterfly conservatory
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Photo taken this past summer at the Butterfly Conservatory in Niagara Falls Canadian. Lightroom Classic (LrC); Under the basic category, I made global adjustments using the highlights, shadows, white and black sliders. I used a background mask to adjust color, used a subject mask to adjust color of the butterfly with minor slider adjustments for contrast and Highlights. Topez DeNoise and Topez Sharpen adjustments. In Photoshop, used a 1 x 1 crop, removed small distractions, and used the clone stamp to eliminate blown-out highlight section of the image.
Taken at noon time, with sun. Handheld shot with Full frame camera body with 100-400 lens set at 340 mm, F/5.6, 1/500 sec, ISO 2500. Subject to the focal plane about 10 feet.
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13 comments posted
Gorgeous photo! Beautifully cropped, I loved all the detail! Posted: 11/11/2023 06:10:48
Thank you Sylvia. Posted: 11/11/2023 21:34:47
The butterfly was extremely gracious to pose for you - and you did a masterful job in capturing its "best side!"
I'm been working quite a bit in Lightroom (both classic and online versions) and have yet to successfully remove an intruding image - as you did with the leaf in front of the butterfly. It's really engaging photo! Posted: 11/12/2023 09:00:51
I'm been working quite a bit in Lightroom (both classic and online versions) and have yet to successfully remove an intruding image - as you did with the leaf in front of the butterfly. It's really engaging photo! Posted: 11/12/2023 09:00:51
Thanks Douglas. So many Butterflies, many opportunities. I got lucky with this one. YouTube is my go-to source for learning the tools in photoshop, along with instruction from folks like Anthony Morganti, Matt Kloskowski. Then its practice, practice, practice. My problem, I forget what I learned then have to start all over again. Posted: 11/12/2023 20:26:15
An enchanting portrait of a butterfly, Jim. Good cropping to put the butterfly in focus, well-edited blurred background and ascending lines from bottom right to top left for the viewer.
I am impressed.
Posted: 11/13/2023 12:53:37
I am impressed.
Posted: 11/13/2023 12:53:37
Thank you Sabine. Posted: 11/15/2023 06:09:48
Your butterfly image from the Niagara Falls Butterfly Conservatory is truly captivating. The detailed account of your photography process, from the technical settings to the Lightroom and Photoshop adjustments, provides valuable insight into your creative journey. The suggestion for a rectangle crop, specifically leaving more space in the direction where the butterfly is facing, resonates with my personal preference and could enhance the overall composition. Your skill in capturing and refining these moments is truly commendable. Posted: 11/14/2023 16:45:20
Thank you Linda. During my initial post processing exercise, I tried different formats and first considered a rectangle crop as you suggest. leave space in the direction the subject in pointed, is a rule of thumb I have learned from previous PSA team member critiques of previous photo's of mine. However, I chose the square crop for this image mostly because there was less post-processing tasks involved, I'm lazy by nature (ha). But, I think your right, I could have kept to the rule of thumb and not have taken anything away from the photo. Posted: 11/15/2023 06:37:22
Your butterfly image from the Niagara Falls Butterfly Conservatory is truly captivating. The detailed account of your photography process, from the technical settings to the Lightroom and Photoshop adjustments, provides valuable insight into your creative journey. The suggestion for a rectangle crop, specifically leaving more space in the direction where the butterfly is facing, resonates with my personal preference and could enhance the overall composition. Your skill in capturing and refining these moments is truly commendable. Posted: 11/14/2023 17:18:25
Your butterfly image from the Niagara Falls Butterfly Conservatory is truly captivating. The detailed account of your photography process, from the technical settings to the Lightroom and Photoshop adjustments, provides valuable insight into your creative journey. The suggestion for a rectangle crop, specifically leaving more space in the direction where the butterfly is facing, resonates with my personal preference and could enhance the overall composition. Your skill in capturing and refining these moments is truly commendable. Posted: 11/15/2023 08:26:38
Your Butterfly Conservatory capture is meticulously crafted! The detailed description of your Lightroom and Photoshop adjustments showcases your skillful post-processing. The use of masks for both the background and the butterfly, along with Topez DeNoise and Sharpen adjustments, demonstrates a nuanced approach. The removal of distractions and clone stamp work in Photoshop further refines the composition. Impressive technical details, especially considering it's a handheld shot at noon with a full-frame camera and a 100-400mm lens. The settings and focal details add valuable context to your beautiful image. Posted: 11/15/2023 08:26:41
Jim, your image is so realistic I jumped! I'm timid about butterflies. Fantastic details. As you and Linda discussed leaving space showing travel is a plus. How about flipping the butterfly so it flies the way your eye enters the photo from left to right.
Sharing your editing details are a great help. I'm working on masks in my PSA class. Your images and editing comments are inspirational. Posted: 11/15/2023 09:03:56
Sharing your editing details are a great help. I'm working on masks in my PSA class. Your images and editing comments are inspirational. Posted: 11/15/2023 09:03:56
Outstanding image! I don't know what you could have done differently to make this any better. Your use of the Clone stamp is remarkable. Wonderful photo. Posted: 11/15/2023 15:44:50