[Leica] IMG: Reclusive Monarch

[Jim Nichols]

Thirty years ago, when computers were getting involved in lens design, I 
was shooting a Pentax Spotmatic.  I visited a consignment shop in Ft. 
Worth and spotted a Soligor 35/f 2.0 lens in m43 mount, a FL I was 
missing, so I bought it. I later learned that the C/D inscription meant 
it was computer-designed. I decided today to take the lens out for a 
spin.  (Did I mention that this lens focuses down to 1 foot?)  I spotted 
two butterflies around the Buddleia, so I moved in closer and tried with 
no success to get some images.  The smart insects managed to keep 
foliage between themselves and the camera. Finally, I saw the Monarch 
fly away from the Buddleia and I snapped in that direction.

I got a single image of the butterfly.

http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20210903-DSCF2691-Enhanced.JPG.html

I know my 50-200 Oly lens would have done a better job, but it wouldn't 
have been a challenge.

-- 
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA