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Re: [OM] Couple shots from 4th of July b'fly count

Subject: Re: [OM] Couple shots from 4th of July b'fly count
From: Chris Trask <christrask@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 7 Jul 2013 20:06:18 -0700 (GMT-07:00)
>
>Attended the annual 4th of July count (actually on the 5th) and was 
>gunning for a nice image of a Baltimore Checkerspot which alluded me 
>last year.
>Armament tested the day before to optimize chances. As it was to be 
>very hot and the critters likely more jittery, wanted max working 
>distance so put my best close focusing long prime on extension. Seems 
>the Balt CS colors don't post process well (in my hands) in flat light 
>so wanted to insure some fill flash if required--off axis works well 
>as per Dean's methodology.  T32  seems OK for this in portrait mode 
>isn't perfect at that mag but adequate.  Determined the auto sensor 
>will overexpose a stop or two with a background a few feet away so put 
>a 3 stop ND filter on it to provide flexibility.  One shot was usable:
>
>http://www.olyendomike.com/Macro/Macro-2013/27352162_6bnt92#!i=2617002921&k=wGtJNVg&lb=1&s=L
>
>http://www.olyendomike.com/Macro/Macro-2013/27352162_6bnt92#!i=2617003183&k=335ZbXL&lb=1&s=L
>

     Both are nice shots.  It's always a challence to photograph flowers and 
insects on long stems, and your first one appears to be on a blade of grass or 
sedge.


Chris
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