[Leica] IMG: Pipevine Swallowtail

[Jim Nichols]

I finally admitted to myself that the E-510 has a problem in the Mode 
Selector.  I can no longer set a fixed shutter speed. Program Mode still 
works, but that is not quick enough to capture flapping wings.  So, 
today I paired up the E-1 and the ZD 50-200. As long as I don't crop too 
much, this works ok.  The replacement suggested by Moose is on its way.

This beautiful black butterfly was working the Buddleia but its wings 
never stopped fluttering.  With shutter speed set at 1/1000,  I followed 
it all about the bush.  This is my best shot.

http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20190813-P8138367.JPG.html

Online research leads me to believe it is a Pipevine Swallowtail, which 
has that blue cast to the body and hind wing.

-- 
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA