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Re: [OM] IMG: Reclusive Monarch

Subject: Re: [OM] IMG: Reclusive Monarch
From: Wayne Shumaker <om3ti@xxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 04 Sep 2021 09:49:05 -0700
At 9/3/2021 01:16 PM, Jim wrote:

>Thirty years ago, when computers were getting involved in lens design, I was 
>shooting a Pentax Spotmatic.  I visited a consignment shop in Ft. Worth and 
>spotted a Soligor 35/f 2.0 lens in m43 mount, a FL I was missing, so I bought 
>it. I later learned that the C/D inscription meant it was computer-designed. I 
>decided today to take the lens out for a spin.  (Did I mention that this lens 
>focuses down to 1 foot?)Â  I spotted two butterflies around the Buddleia, so I 
>moved in closer and tried with no success to get some images.  The smart 
>insects managed to keep foliage between themselves and the camera. Finally, I 
>saw the Monarch fly away from the Buddleia and I snapped in that direction.
>
>I got a single image of the butterfly.
>
>http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20210903-DSCF2691-Enhanced.JPG.html
>
>I know my 50-200 Oly lens would have done a better job, but it wouldn't have 
>been a challenge.


That's a very cool shot. Love the back ground rendering. You captured a good 
one.

WayneS

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