Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2016/07/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi Ted, I don't have the gear nor the steady hands necessary to get that kind of closeup. In my humble opinion, it would require a baited flower and a tripod setup with a close-focusing long lens. Getting a live butterfly in that setup would be difficult, but a "pinned" insect would not have the proboscis extended. If I get a camera with more MP, perhaps I could do it with a crop. You are a tough taskmaster! :-) Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA On 7/19/2016 5:15 PM, Ted Grant wrote: > Hi Jim, > Beauties! > HOWEVER? What we need for the "BUG EDITORIAL PAGE IS?????????????" > CLOSER to almost head eyes and proboscis into flower. I mean, this is a > "real close-up challenge!" Maybe not possible unless you have a fine > collection of without question, "close-up focus lenses!" Or a longer lens > with some kind of macro focus abilities. > > Nope no wings, maybe partial-head, eyes and proboscis looking like a > "PIPELINE!" Probably more of a "macro close-up?" > Now in all fairness, this maybe an impossible capture with the butterfly > alive? Certainly without having the right lens won't allow the macro > closeness. > The request for the "EDITORIAL BUG PAGE" still stands for those wishing to > give it ago. But my gut says "it's a tough call extra-macro closeness and > will the bug stay still for a 1/1000 of a click? Or whatever?. > OVER TO THE CREW, COMMENT? OR SHOOT IT! Good luck to all! > cheers, > Dr. Ted Grant OC > the mean assed photo editor :-) > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: LUG [mailto:lug-bounces+tedgrant=shaw.ca at leica-users.org] On > Behalf Of > Jim Nichols > Sent: July-19-16 2:30 PM > To: Leica Users Group > Subject: Re: [Leica] IMG: Proboscises at Work > > Hi Ted, > > Will this do? > > http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Gulf+Fritillary+791.TIFF.html > > Different BF, different camera, different lens, different year. > > Or this? > > > > Jim Nichols > Tullahoma, TN USA > > On 7/19/2016 4:12 PM, Ted Grant wrote: >> HI Jim, >> Well done my good man. :-) Now because you have shown great skill and > talent >> in the >> "CAPTURE BUTTERFLY SERIES!" :-) >> The next part of the assignment is??????? Oh you're going to love it! :-( >> Seeing you've shown us the Proboscis in action. This next assignment is >> capturing a "CLOSE-UP" of it inserted into the flower. >> And due to the fact we have such super talented butterfly shooters in the >> crew. >> "HOW BE WE MAKE THIS AN ASSIGNMENT FOR THE WHOLE CREW WISHING TO GIVE IT A >> "CLICK?" Or "TRY" if you prefer? >> Now "CREW"don't start whining like you did in grade school about "home >> work!" Just get out there and do a smashing great "CLICK!" >> Thank you most sincerely. >> cheers, >> Dr. Ted Grant OC >> the mean assed photo editor :-) >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: LUG [mailto:lug-bounces+tedgrant=shaw.ca at leica-users.org] On >> Behalf > Of >> Jim Nichols >> Sent: July-19-16 11:39 AM >> To: LUG at Leica-Users.org; Olympus Camera Discussion >> Subject: [Leica] IMG: Proboscises at Work >> >> With insects, the proboscis is defined as a long, flexible tube that is >> used to extract nectar from a flower. I managed to catch two such >> instances today. >> >> This Clearwing Moth was happily feeding on the Buddleia blooms. The >> proboscis is extended into the throat of a bloom. >> >> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Clearwing+Moth_001.TIFF.html >> >> This Silver-Sided Skipper is using its proboscis in a similar fashion. >> >> > http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Silver-Sided+Skipper.TIFF.html >> Olympus E-510 with Takumar 135/3.5 and 9.5mm Extension Tube >> >> Comments and critiques welcomed and appreciated. >> > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > --- > This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. > https://www.avast.com/antivirus > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >