[Leica] [OM] IMG: Finally! Some Butterflies

[Nathan Wajsman]

The last one is oddly touching—amazing that he can fly with wings so damaged.

Cheers,
Nathan

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> On 20 Jul 2018, at 21:53, Jim Nichols <jhnichols at lighttube.net> wrote:
> 
> Now, three weeks into July, the real butterflies show up.  First, was an Eastern Tiger Swallowtail.
> 
> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20180720-DSCF8390.JPG.html
> 
> At the same time, what I think to be a Black Swallowtail, appeared.  From reference photos, it could be a Spicebush.  Hard, for me, to distinguish.
> 
> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20180720-DSCF8396.JPG.html
> 
> When these showed up unexpectedly, I unscrewed the close-up lens I was using and shot with the 55mm f/1.8 Takumar, then cropped.
> 
> I added the close-up lens once more, and this battered Common Buckeye appeared.  From his appearance, he must have played in the days of Woody Hayes at Ohio State.
> 
> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20180720-DSCF8449.JPG.html
> 
> All of these were shot using my monopod for support.  That was much better than simply hand-held.
> 
> Moose, you've showed me another option!
> 
> -- 
> Jim Nichols
> Tullahoma, TN USA
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