25-03-17
Today's post is one that ties in nicely with a post I did 3 weeks ago about a Monarch butterfly and caterpillar (Day 57: Chasing Butterflies). Now I have the stage in between the butterfly and caterpillar captured!
My Mum brought this chrysalis from our friend's place over to our place so that I could take some photos of it. I did pretty much the same lighting setup as I usually use. An external flash and softbox.
While I was typing the above paragraph I got sidetracked and looked at a few videos of caterpillars transforming into chrysalises. This is my favourite video: Caterpillar to Chrysalis Metamorphosis Timelapse (YouTube).
I have never noticed that when it transforms into a chrysalis it actually sheds its old skin and throws it of. I think it is pretty cool!
I love the vibrant green colour!
Metadata: D5300, 50mm f/1.8 reverse mounted, unknown aperture, 1/200 sec, ISO-100.
Lighting: External flash with softbox.
Editing: Photoshop, Camera Raw and Color Efex Pro
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“Nothing ever really goes away--it just changes into something else. Something beautiful.” ― Sarah Ockler
