[Leica] IMG: Reclusive Monarch

[Jim Nichols]

Thank you,  Douglas.

On 9/6/21 10:25 AM, Douglas Barry wrote:
> Well caught in mid commute, Jim
>
> Douglas
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> On 03/09/2021 21:16, Jim Nichols wrote:
>> 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.
>>
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Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA