[Leica] IMG: Gulf Fritillary with Better Lighting

[Jim Nichols]

Hi Ted,

Thanks for the very kind words.  When I shoot subjects like this, I 
never really know exactly what I have until I bring the images up on my 
screen.  When I saw these, I realized that the critter and the sun 
smiled on me today.  Then, it's my responsibility to present the images 
properly.  Today, that was easy. :-)

Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA

On 8/24/2016 1:30 PM, Ted Grant wrote:
> Hi Jim,
> These two images kind of blow my saying about colour and clothes right out
> the window! :-)
> The absolute beauty of Mother Nature in Her colour renditions of these
> butterflies is an absolute beauty beyond one's imagination! I just can't
> imagine photographing them in B&W! :-( aacckk!
> You my friend are a Master at capturing these critters. Quite amazing
> indeed.  GOOD ON YOU!
> cheers,
> Dr. ted
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: LUG [mailto:lug-bounces+tedgrant=shaw.ca at leica-users.org] On Behalf Of
> Jim Nichols
> Sent: August-24-16 10:59 AM
> To: LUG at Leica-Users.org; Olympus Camera Discussion
> Subject: [Leica] IMG: Gulf Fritillary with Better Lighting
>
> I found three butterflies on the Buddlei today, but only the Fritillary
> was cooperative.  The lighting was better, so I decided I would post two
> more shots of this colorful creature.
>
> Here is a top view of the wings, which are not as striking as the underside.
>
> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Gulf+Fritillary+03.TIFF.html
>
> The glancing light in this view shows the texture of the wings to a
> better advantage.  There is a Carpenter bee hiding out beneath the flower.
>
> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Gulf+Fritillary+07.tif.html
>
> Please view these LARGE.
>
> Comments and critiques welcomed and appreciated.
>