Gray Hairstreak

I am so happy and excited when I see a butterfly in my yard because it means I’ve planted plants and shrubs they like! Here is a photo of a Gray Hairstreak on one of my Desert Lavenders which are blooming right now. Before I joined CAZBA, I never even noticed these and many other tiny butterflies. Now I grab my camera at the slightest movement which is what I did yesterday. (Canon 100mm with 25mm extension tube, ISO 800, 1/320th sec at f/11). For those who are new to macro and wonder how I achieved such a soft background with f/11, check out Understanding Depth of Field.