Date Taken: 07/22/2017
Location: Southern end of the Blue Ridge Parkway, Milepost 433
Camera: Nikon D700
Lens: 70-200
Focal Length: 200mm
ISO: 800
Shutter: 1/100
Aperture: f/11
Filters: circular polarizer
Exposure: manual
How I Got This Shot: While looking for wildflowers to photograph, I discovered the group of Turks Cap Lilies. The Black Swallowtail butterflies were enjoying the nectar from the Turks Caps. I just setup with a 70-200mm lens dialed in to 200mm, so as to not disturb the butterflies. It worked! They were more interested in getting fed than by my presence with a camera!
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