Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2017/09/22
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thanks, Douglas. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA On 9/22/2017 4:47 PM, Douglas Barry wrote: > That bee shot is excellent, Jim. You're buzzing with that lens. > > Douglas > > > On 22/09/2017 19:24, Jim Nichols wrote: >> The Leica Elmarit-R 60 Macro lens comes with an add-on rear extension >> for ultra-closeup work.? This is difficult to handle hand-held, but I >> tried it, none-the-less. This requires placing the lens just a few >> inches from the subject and moving slightly to achieve focus.? This >> first image of a bee is the full image vertically, with only the ends >> cropped to remove extraneous plant matter. >> >> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20170922-DSCF5375-1.jpg.html >> >> >> The second image is cropped further, but gave me the best detail I >> have been able to obtain of the Woolly Aphid, whose length is only >> about 2mm. >> >> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20170922-DSCF5292.JPG.html >> >> Better images would be achievable with the use of a tripod, but that >> is not possible with these small visitors to the Buddleia bush. >> >> Comments and critiques welcomed and appreciated. >> > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >