Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2011/07/23

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Subject: [Leica] Silver Spotted Skipper
From: lrzeitlin at gmail.com (Lawrence Zeitlin)
Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2011 18:46:03 -0400

Jim,

I'm in awe of your ability to get super sharp pictures of tiny creatures.
What do you do? Set up the camera in front of a Red Clover, focus carefully,
and snap the shutter when an insect lands on it. Or stalk the insect with a
camera and snap a photo when it lands on anything. I have trouble getting
grandchildren in focus. Your ability to do it with insects is mind boggling.

Larry Z


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This Silver Spotted Skipper was specially trained by me, to strike a pose
and allow me to get close enough to provide Rabs with a large image.  S/he
obliged.  The Red Clover still attracts more insects than my Butterfly Bush.


The shiny black arch is the butterfly's tongue, exploring the clover.


http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Silver+Spotted+Skipper+on+Red+Clover.jpg.html


Olympus E-1 with Zuiko Digital 35mm Macro  (Yes, it's a 4/3 image)


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