Butterfly Blues

This photo is "as shot"... only minor photoshop. The blue color came from a window reflecting sun light behind the butterfly. To my eye, the window was gray. The camera picked up the blue, and it was instantly my favorite shot. The Milwaukee Public Museum butterfly collection is a treat for anyone with a macro lens! Oh, and kids love it too; it's so interactive. The best part was when a big, burly guy turned to me and said, "They don't bite, do they?"

Shot with
- Nikon D700 camera, 105mm f/2.8 VR macro lens
- 105mm, f/3.5, 1/125 sec, ISO 1250
- Handheld, manual white balance
Processed with
- Photoshop 4x6" crop, minor saturation boost