Common Brimstone Butterfly Feeding
34 worksFirst upload: Aug 2018Peak: 2026Last 12 months: 11
📝 Description
These images feature the male Common Brimstone butterfly (*Gonepteryx rhamni*) feeding on nectar. Photographers are drawn to this subject for its striking neon-yellow coloration and distinct wing shape, which create high contrast against the purple thistle flowers and green foliage. The shots vary in perspective, capturing the insects from different angles as they perch on the blooms. This collection unites around the specific visual motif of a bright yellow butterfly interacting with a purple flower head.
How to shoot it
📍 Where to shoot
The shoot takes place outdoors, mainly in gardens and meadows where thistles and daisies grow.
🕐 Time of day
Most shot between 13:00 and 16:00 (48% of frames)
Based on 31 frames with camera data. Camera clock time; the time zone is unknown.
The best time to shoot is from 13:00 to 15:00, when butterfly activity is at its peak and the light is bright enough for short shutter speeds.
🗓️ Season
Most shot in: July, August, September
Based on 31 frames with camera data
The main shooting season is July and August, when thistles are in bloom and the lemon butterfly population is most active.
🎒 Gear
Use a macro or telephoto lens with a focal length of 100 mm or more to capture wing details. Shutter speeds are usually shorter than 1/500 s, so stabilization is important.
Cameras and lenses the authors used (10)
Canon EOS 600D 3Canon EOS 6D 2Nikon D780 2Sony ILCE-7 2Nikon D3200 1Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM 2Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM 2Nikon AF-S 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR 2Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro 2Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM 1
🧳 What to bring
Light clothing and closed-toe shoes for walking through grass, water, insect repellent, a rain cover for the camera, and spare batteries.
⚙️ Settings
Shutter 1/500 (1/2500 – 1/125)Aperture f/6.3 (f/5 – f/14)ISO 400 (100 – 800)Focal length 105 mm (60 – 390)
Based on 31 frames with camera data. Median and 10-90% range across the idea frames.
The key parameter is aperture: use f/5–f/14 (median f/6.3) to control depth of field on the macro plane.
⚠️ Good to know
Shooting takes place in natural conditions with no access restrictions. It is important to follow ethical guidelines: do not disturb insects or damage plants while looking for angles.
📈 How the idea developed
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✅ How to repeat it
- Look for butterflies on purple thistle blooms for maximum color contrast with their yellow wings.
- Shoot at midday (13–15 h) when the light is direct and allows short shutter speeds without flash.
✨ Interesting facts
- 🏆 How the best frame was shot: Nikon Z6, 1/250, f/4, ISO 125, 105 mm
- 📐 84% of frames are landscape orientation
- 🥇 8 works reached the finals. Best contest: Yellow Color 2026
- 👤 Most frequent authors: Садыков Р 2Марина Новожилова 2
- 🌍 Authors by country: 🇷🇺 RU 19🇧🇾 BY 2🇮🇹 IT 2🇳🇱 NL 1🇦🇷 AR 1
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