[Leica] IMG: Proboscises at Work

[Jim Nichols]

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.
>>
>
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