The butterfly is a deep and powerful representation of life.
In many cultures, butterflies are symbolic of spiritual transformation, representing rebirth, change, hope, and balance in life.
The transformation from a caterpillar to a butterfly mirrors the process of spiritual transformation. The short life of the butterfly serves to remind us that life is short.
I captured this photograph using a vintage Polaroid SX-70 camera from the 1970s.
I used rare expired color film that develops unique colors, which I love to use for special occasions.
The expired film produced unpredictable tones because of its expiration, creating a vintage charm and retro atmosphere that only long-expired instant film can achieve.
Expired analog film allows me to capture images with a cinematic, film-like quality, achieving the look and feel of a still frame from a movie scene.
I spent many weeks taking many pictures to get these perfect shots. Butterflies move quickly and are easily startled, especially with a vintage Polaroid camera, making capturing a high-quality image of a butterfly even more challenging.
Butterflies seem like creatures from another world to me: so fragile, so light, so majestic, and free. What a beautiful and mysterious creature!
