flutterbys

dbaker1221dbaker1221 Registered Users Posts: 4,482 Major grins
edited August 18, 2007 in Wildlife
shot with 500mm bigma...cause you just never know if they're rabid & might attack:D

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butterfly butt
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**If I keep shooting, I'm bound to hit something**
Dave

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  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited August 17, 2007
    Yes, one must stay back or run the risk of being clipped by one of those giant wings! rolleyes1.gif

    The first one.thumb.gif
  • SkippySkippy Registered Users Posts: 12,075 Major grins
    edited August 17, 2007
    dbaker1221 wrote:
    shot with 500mm bigma...cause you just never know if they're rabid & might attack:D
    butterfly butt

    Ohhhhhhhh heck yeah!
    Beware the winged creatures of the flower fields rolleyes1.gif
    Ya watch too many horro movies ya sausage hehehe!

    Great shots thumb.gif ... Skippy :D
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  • scottVscottV Registered Users Posts: 354 Major grins
    edited August 17, 2007
    I got some shots recently of the same kind of flutterby as #2, does anybody know the name of it?
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  • m_granitem_granite Registered Users Posts: 146 Major grins
    edited August 17, 2007
    Well enough shots. :D:D:D

    No. 1 is my favorite.clap.gifclap.gifclap.gif
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  • BigAlBigAl Registered Users Posts: 2,294 Major grins
    edited August 18, 2007
    Ah, the versatility of the Bigma - nice series Dave thumb.gif

    Just as a matter of interest, what f-stop were you using?
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  • dbaker1221dbaker1221 Registered Users Posts: 4,482 Major grins
    edited August 18, 2007
    BigAl wrote:
    Ah, the versatility of the Bigma - nice series Dave thumb.gif

    Just as a matter of interest, what f-stop were you using?
    Thanks

    1/800 f6.3 honestly Al, I'm a shutter speed shooter. (poss. because I shoot alot of sports) I have a cheapo tripod so I'm usually shooting hand held or with my $19 cheapo monopod. I'll shoot as fast as I can & let the nikon pick the f stop & ISO...ne_nau.gif I guess I just vegetate when I shoot so I need a smarter camera:D
    **If I keep shooting, I'm bound to hit something**
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  • ShepsMomShepsMom Registered Users Posts: 4,319 Major grins
    edited August 18, 2007
    #2 is fantastic!! Lovely composition on each shot. clap.gif
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  • HarvHarv Registered Users Posts: 1,105 Major grins
    edited August 18, 2007
    Neat shots, Dave. #1 gets my vote. Great job.
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  • MaestroMaestro Registered Users Posts: 5,395 Major grins
    edited August 18, 2007
    f00sion wrote:
    I got some shots recently of the same kind of flutterby as #2, does anybody know the name of it?

    Red Spotted Purple Admiral I think. Google it to make sure.

    Nice shots Dave. I have shot some nice butterflies with my long lens as well. We don't need no stinkin' macro lens. rolleyes1.gif
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  • dbaker1221dbaker1221 Registered Users Posts: 4,482 Major grins
    edited August 18, 2007
    ShepsMom wrote:
    #2 is fantastic!! Lovely composition on each shot. clap.gif
    thanks
    **If I keep shooting, I'm bound to hit something**
    Dave
  • dbaker1221dbaker1221 Registered Users Posts: 4,482 Major grins
    edited August 18, 2007
    Harv wrote:
    Neat shots, Dave. #1 gets my vote. Great job.

    much appreciated Harv
    **If I keep shooting, I'm bound to hit something**
    Dave
  • dbaker1221dbaker1221 Registered Users Posts: 4,482 Major grins
    edited August 18, 2007
    Maestro wrote:
    Red Spotted Purple Admiral I think. Google it to make sure.

    Nice shots Dave. I have shot some nice butterflies with my long lens as well. We don't need no stinkin' macro lens. rolleyes1.gif

    I believe you are correct. on both comments!!!rolleyes1.gif
    **If I keep shooting, I'm bound to hit something**
    Dave
  • ShasocShasoc Registered Users Posts: 691 Major grins
    edited August 18, 2007
    Very good job, Maestro. Tastefully composed, with beautiful detail and colors. thumb.gif
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  • Osprey WhispererOsprey Whisperer Registered Users Posts: 3,803 Major grins
    edited August 18, 2007
    Nice set of butterflies DB. thumb.gif
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  • MaestroMaestro Registered Users Posts: 5,395 Major grins
    edited August 18, 2007
    Shasoc wrote:
    Very good job, Maestro. Tastefully composed, with beautiful detail and colors. thumb.gif

    Actually it was Dave, but I will take credit. mwink.gif
    Stephen
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