Insects with a 55-300
Posted 17/07/2015 - 00:50
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Flippin 'eck. Dunno how you managed to hold it so steady AND keep the focus.
Posted 17/07/2015 - 08:18
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Nice work.
Posted 17/07/2015 - 11:33
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Built-in flash eh ... ? HeeHee, would like to see you try and get these shots with an astrotracer
I must say I'm surprised you got such motion freezing captures, limited as you were I presume to 180thsec max ...
1st one clearly adds up to a much more complete image. Impressive detail and natural tone. The flash is unobtrusive, but perhaps a little over-bright ... Maybe 1/2 stop less overall would help ... ?
I must say I'm surprised you got such motion freezing captures, limited as you were I presume to 180thsec max ...
1st one clearly adds up to a much more complete image. Impressive detail and natural tone. The flash is unobtrusive, but perhaps a little over-bright ... Maybe 1/2 stop less overall would help ... ?
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16 years
Wiltshire
All K5, 55-300 @ 300 + 31mm extension tube.
Built-in flash, manual focus.
ISO 800.
Meadow Brown butterfly on lavender flowers.
hoverfly on honeysuckle.
Approaching....
Nectar bound.
Any C&C welcome.
Roger.