Late summer. Now is the time for photographing butterflies if you've only a phone camera – Simple Photography Tips - video”

Five simple photography tips on photographing butterflies

• A few butterflies are very active in late summer

• Keep an eye out for Red Admiral, Comma, Peacock Butterfly, and a few others

• Approach gently

• Getting close depends on your lens choice

• Look for backgrounds that help composition

  
  

How to Photograph Butterflies on Your Phone in Late Summer

This blog is my first attempt at a video where I share a few thoughts on how you can get really stunning butterfly pictures here in the Uk.

Earlier in the year, I spoke of the need for long lens or long and macro when photographing butterflies..

This was based on the 'flittiness' of these beauties in the height of summer when they have much more energy due to the heat and sun,

As summer comes to the end, there is a late hatch, in this case, of Red Admirals Vanessa atalanta.

There is less heat and sun, and their 'solar panels' are not so efficient, so they settle longer, often with their wings aligned to the sun.

A gentle approach can bring huge dividends, and can even allow you to use your phone camera.

Enjoy, even if you only have a few minutes, but relish more if you can get it