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Luck belongs to the one who hunts it
This butterfly - Lesser Purple Emperor (Apatura ilia) - is declared rare in Denmark and only lives in a small wood close to Copenhagen. For the last decade and a little more I have chased it every summer. It only flies for about a month and normally high among the trees.
Two days ago it was kind enough to land on my rucksack and allow me to take some photos.
Why "Purple" in the name? Because the color of the male's wings change when the sun hits them in the right angle.
Why "Lesser" in the name? Because it has a close and little bigger relative called Purple Emperor (Apatura iris).
Re: Toroweap Trip (lotsapics!)
I pulled a thread out of the trenches and wasn't even gracious enough to fix my links that are broken.
I was hoping to get some attention from anyone that remembers me and give a little update.
I just wanted to express how happy these memories made me today. The last few years, specifically the last two months have been so hard on me. (Brain Cancer is not easy) the treatments have kept me from everything.
I'll make it out again to hack out a few shots! I thought we were going to try Devils Fire a while back but I was too sick to even try to pack a bag. maybe I can plan something soon, these July clouds have been very sweet this week here in St. George.
Tango
The Rising Moon
Last month the clouds/rain obscured the moon at Washburn Point (Yosemite). This month was better.
Re: Artist asking if they can use my photos
@Ball3011 said:
My longer point here is that there are multiple "situations" and each must be managed individually based on the information available. A local paper looking to use my image in a story is different than a one off individual in a Tattoo parlor in Las Vegas.
Life would be easier if there were a one size fits all answer. On every forum sooner or later someone will bring up a topic like this. Someone either wants to use their image or someone stole their image.
Lots of people love to jump on the easy answer, charge them or sue them. There is nothing wrong with these answers, but they are not exactly simple. Getting paid for a generic image isn't all that easy. Suing someone is never easy, quick or cheap.
The best answer is to do what is right for you. Sure I wish that every photographer would severely punish the thieves, but I also know first hand how hard and expensive that is.
Re: The Bicycle Thread
Love it that the bicycle thread is still going strong... here's one of my son and all of his rides up until now
This is my brother at Bent Creek in NC (near Asheville and the Blue Ridge Parkway). A nice little climb and descent. We saw a bear cub that morning, and kept riding so we didn't meet mama!
ChrisJ