Use a big flash on a big diffuser off the camera on it's own tripod or
lightstand triggered via radio. Let it iluminate the bush where you
expect the butterflies. Flash to subject distance is constant, ambient
light is constant over some modest period of time = fixed exposure.
Dr. Flash
On 8/4/2011 7:50 PM, Jim Nichols wrote:
> Hi Mike,
>
> I wondered if the BFs would depart if I fired a flash. I have used some
> fill flash for flowers, but they can't fly away. I really prefer to work in
> close with simple equipment. I see a lot of BF shots that are obviously
> done with elaborate flash systems, but that is just not my style.
>
> Jim Nichols
> Tullahoma, TN USA
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> Subject: [OM] IMG: Butterfly on Cosmos
>
>
>> Very nice shot. I just like it. The Painted Lady has four spots that
>> should be visible in that pose, but the American Lady sure does look
>> similar. Dean is a super bug blinder and Walt was superb too.
>>
>>
>> http://www.millennics.com/olympus/tope/tope_show_entry.php?event=8&pic=5
>>
>> Agree that a bit of fill flash or sun can make the wing colors pop and
>> low angle lighting can bring out the texture.
>> I recall hanging out about 15min for the below Monarch to land again
>> turn wings into the late afternoon sun.
>>
>> http://www.olyendomike.com/Other/Macro-2010/12031654_kFQEi#1175882865_c4Ptf-L-LB
>>
>> A recent Cockamamie project has been to use remote fired flash bulb in
>> FP mode for such a situation. It will sync at any speed and is fired
>> about 20 msec before the first curtain.
>>
>> I can get my ye old FB bracket to start the burn on an OM2N but not
>> with the yabe radioslaves or my OM-2. With Tim's help I am replacing
>> the capacitor with a new
>> 4700 uF and we'll see if it is less fussy. Still the GN is a
>> f(shutter speed) and have to account for light loss from extension, so
>> it had better be a patient critter.
>> I may get an adapter for smaller FB's as the Big Berthas are massive
>> overkill and will likely irritate my B'fly visitors.
>>
>> Bfly's Beware, Mike
>>
>>
>>
>>
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