The Perfect Butterfly: Nature Photography in the LBL

Published: Oct. 1, 2010, 4 a.m.

Artist and ornithologist John James Audubon is famous for capturing and preserving images from nature. The development of film made that job easier for those after Audubon. Now digital cameras bring higher resolution to the field, allowing for ever more life-like and unique photographs. Officials at Land Between the Lakes showcase the lakes area with a photo contest. Finding that prize winning picture takes persistence and patience.