[Leica] IMG: A Morning with the Old Ross Lens

[Jim Nichols]

I mounted the Ross London No. 6 Symmetrical Lens, circa 1890, on the 
Fuji X-E1 and a tripod, and went for a walk in the back yard. I came 
upon a very cooperative (for a while) Gulf Fritillary that allowed me to 
grab a few shots.

Resting on a branch:

http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Gulf+Fritillary+on+Branch.tif.html

On a small bush:
http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Gulf+Fritillary+on+Bush.tif.html

Then I moved on to the Sedum plants and found a lot of small insects.  A 
Pennsylvania Leatherwing, or Soldier Beetle, was sharing space with the 
first Gray Hairstreak butterfly that I have ever seen:
http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Sedum+with+Soldier+Beetle+and+Gray+Hairstreak.tif.html

To appreciate what this old lens can do, please view the last two images 
LARGE.

Comments and critiques welcomed and appreciated.

-- 
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA