Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2016/07/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thanks, Ted. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA On 7/20/2016 12:34 PM, Ted Grant wrote: > HOLY COW!!!!!!! A MONSTER BUTTERFLY! Call in the MARINES! :-) > Now yer talking, er, "I mean shooting!" :-) > We have a winner: "Proboscises at Work!" > "SIR JIM NICHOLS!" :-) > Good on you Jim. Certainly a winner in my book! Enlarging technique or not! > It's always the final "content of the image that counts!" Not how you got > there! > cheers, > Dr. Ted OC > "the mean assed photo editor." :-) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: LUG [mailto:lug-bounces+tedgrant=shaw.ca at leica-users.org] On > Behalf Of > Jim Nichols > Sent: July-20-16 8:52 AM > To: Leica Users Group > Subject: Re: [Leica] IMG: Proboscises at Work > > Ted, > > As any resourceful photographer would do, I went back and searched my > files to see if I had anything that would satisfy your assignment. This > is stretching an image from 2012 to its limits. > > http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Proboscis+in+Use.jpg.html > > It's too hot to go out and find a new shot. :-) > > Jim Nichols > Tullahoma, TN USA > > On 7/19/2016 5:15 PM, Ted Grant wrote: >> Hi Jim, >> Beauties! >> HOWEVER? What we need for the "BUG EDITORIAL PAGE IS?????????????" >> CLOSER to almost head eyes and proboscis into flower. I mean, this is a >> "real close-up challenge!" Maybe not possible unless you have a fine >> collection of without question, "close-up focus lenses!" Or a longer lens >> with some kind of macro focus abilities. >> >> Nope no wings, maybe partial-head, eyes and proboscis looking like a >> "PIPELINE!" Probably more of a "macro close-up?" >> Now in all fairness, this maybe an impossible capture with the butterfly >> alive? Certainly without having the right lens won't allow the macro >> closeness. >> The request for the "EDITORIAL BUG PAGE" still stands for those wishing to >> give it ago. But my gut says "it's a tough call extra-macro closeness and >> will the bug stay still for a 1/1000 of a click? Or whatever?. >> OVER TO THE CREW, COMMENT? OR SHOOT IT! Good luck to all! >> cheers, >> Dr. Ted Grant OC >> the mean assed photo editor :-) >> >> >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: LUG [mailto:lug-bounces+tedgrant=shaw.ca at leica-users.org] On >> Behalf > Of >> Jim Nichols >> Sent: July-19-16 2:30 PM >> To: Leica Users Group >> Subject: Re: [Leica] IMG: Proboscises at Work >> >> Hi Ted, >> >> Will this do? >> >> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Gulf+Fritillary+791.TIFF.html >> >> Different BF, different camera, different lens, different year. >> >> Or this? >> >> >> >> Jim Nichols >> Tullahoma, TN USA >> >> On 7/19/2016 4:12 PM, Ted Grant wrote: >>> HI Jim, >>> Well done my good man. :-) Now because you have shown great skill and >> talent >>> in the >>> "CAPTURE BUTTERFLY SERIES!" :-) >>> The next part of the assignment is??????? Oh you're going to love it! :-( >>> Seeing you've shown us the Proboscis in action. This next assignment is >>> capturing a "CLOSE-UP" of it inserted into the flower. >>> And due to the fact we have such super talented butterfly shooters in the >>> crew. >>> "HOW BE WE MAKE THIS AN ASSIGNMENT FOR THE WHOLE CREW WISHING TO GIVE IT > A >>> "CLICK?" Or "TRY" if you prefer? >>> Now "CREW"don't start whining like you did in grade school about "home >>> work!" Just get out there and do a smashing great "CLICK!" >>> Thank you most sincerely. >>> cheers, >>> Dr. Ted Grant OC >>> the mean assed photo editor :-) >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: LUG [mailto:lug-bounces+tedgrant=shaw.ca at leica-users.org] On >>> Behalf >> Of >>> Jim Nichols >>> Sent: July-19-16 11:39 AM >>> To: LUG at Leica-Users.org; Olympus Camera Discussion >>> Subject: [Leica] IMG: Proboscises at Work >>> >>> With insects, the proboscis is defined as a long, flexible tube that is >>> used to extract nectar from a flower. I managed to catch two such >>> instances today. >>> >>> This Clearwing Moth was happily feeding on the Buddleia blooms. The >>> proboscis is extended into the throat of a bloom. >>> >>> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Clearwing+Moth_001.TIFF.html >>> >>> This Silver-Sided Skipper is using its proboscis in a similar fashion. >>> >>> > http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Silver-Sided+Skipper.TIFF.html >>> Olympus E-510 with Takumar 135/3.5 and 9.5mm Extension Tube >>> >>> Comments and critiques welcomed and appreciated. >>> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> >> --- >> This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. >> https://www.avast.com/antivirus >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > --- > This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. > https://www.avast.com/antivirus > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >