A Neighborhood Butterfly by Siew Bee Lim

Captured on a bright morning in a local garden, this photograph features a Blue Glassy Tiger butterfly amidst white flowers. The photographer skillfully utilized the natural interplay of light and shadow, as the shade from a nearby shrub cast a soft veil over the subject, creating a striking three-dimensional effect. This delicate balance of lighting, combined with the butterfly’s vibrant energy, elevates a simple neighborhood scene into a compelling macro study. The image stands out for its technical precision and the photographer's keen eye for finding beauty in the quiet, fleeting moments of the natural world.

A Neighborhood Butterfly by Siew Bee Lim(c) Light & Composition
Copyright Β© Siew Bee Lim
Light & Composition Photo of the Day

Siew Bee Lim

REGISTERED PHOTOGRAPHER

Born in Singapore in 1965, Siew Bee Lim is a dedicated photographer who balances her professional background as a programmer with a lifelong passion for visual storytelling. Though she initially explored photography during her early career, she has returned to the craft with renewed vigor, seeking formal development through the Light & Composition platform. Drawing inspiration from her appreciation of traditional Chinese painting and a desire to refine her artistic vision, she focuses on capturing the intricate details of the natural world with patience and technical curiosity.

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12.4/20
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216/500
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Award Reach | Reviews
10,448 views | 3 Reviews
Award Winner Photo of the Day
Award Date May 30, 2018
64.0
AWARD SCORE
Value 11.0
Clarity 12.0
Composition 18.0
Style 12.0
Skill 11.0
Photograph Location
Singapore

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Close-Up Photography
Siew Bee Lim Photography

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5.0/5 points
1,160/1,000 Social Share
Page Views
5.0/5 points
10,448/2,500 Page View
Reviews
0.2/5 points
3/100 Review
Submissions
2.2/5 points
216/500 Submission
Jury Score: 64.0/80
Resonance Score: 12.4/20
Total Award Score: 76.4/100

Expert Photography Reviews · 3

Thomas Hargreaves Earned Photographs, Craft Discipline & the Long Wait Expert Review
It’s a pleasant enough study, though one wonders if the shutter was pressed during the first hour of waiting. The light is soft, certainly, but it lacks the grit of a truly earned frame. I’ve spent enough mornings in damp shrubbery to know that catching a Blue Glassy Tiger requires more than just a keen eye; it demands a stubborn refusal to leave. It’s pretty, but I’m not convinced the photographer stayed long enough.
Sophie Delacroix Emotional Narrative, Viewer Response & Psychological Impact Expert Review
Before the eye identifies the Blue Glassy Tiger, something in the chest softens. It’s the stillness of that shadowed veil, I think. My own pulse slows, mirroring the butterfly’s suspended, fragile poise against those white petals. When I return to this a year later, the memory isn't of the garden, but of the quiet it forced upon me. It’s a rare, fleeting anchor in a frantic world. I’ve never felt so calmed by a wing.
Catherine Byrne Photographic History, Canon & the Long View Expert Review
Macro photography often feels like a sterile exercise in optics, yet Lim’s Blue Glassy Tiger recalls the delicate, observational patience of Karl Blossfeldt’s botanical studies. The soft, dappled light creates a depth that reminds me of Steichen’s early experiments with atmospheric mood. It’s rare to find such quietude in a neighborhood garden. I’m genuinely moved by how the shadow softens the insect’s rigid geometry; it’s a refreshing departure from the clinical sharpness we’ve grown accustomed to seeing.
Reflections on this Photograph
By Yuki Sato

The Weight of a Wing

There is a quiet rhythm to the world that we often overlook in our haste. We walk past the small, fragile things, assuming they are merely background to our own busy lives.

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By Isabelle Park

The Weight of a Wing

I spent twenty minutes this morning trying to catch a stray moth that had found its way into my kitchen. It kept fluttering against the window, frantic and loud, hitting the glass over and over. I felt a strange sort of guilt watching it.

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