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Post by kl on May 13, 2010 21:54:31 GMT -5
How about some shots of insects etc.? I don't have the right type of lens for this so my shots are usually taken from about 12 feet and cropped. Mourning Cloak Red Admiral
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Post by kpr on May 13, 2010 22:49:22 GMT -5
Excellant shots Kevin. I will be trying some of these as well. I only have the kit 18-55mm and rarely have it with me when I need/want it... Guess I'm gonna have to change that eh?
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Post by kpr on May 14, 2010 21:10:54 GMT -5
Well I didn't run for the 18-55mm Here's a couple with the 500 on macro... Didn't have to get as close,tourist at the station wasn't quite sure about the goings on tho....lol Now if I could just fix the yellow blowing out like that
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Post by kl on May 15, 2010 8:04:27 GMT -5
Nice shots Neil, can’t see why you would need to change lenses if you are getting results like that with the 500. I think 1 &2 is an American Lady. I usually use enature to look up Butterflies and Bugguide for other stuff like this Russet Alder Leaf Beetle. Attachments:
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Post by kl on May 15, 2010 8:12:12 GMT -5
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Post by tuketu on May 15, 2010 11:03:01 GMT -5
Beautiful stuff Guys ! I feel so inadequate. tuk
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Post by kpr on May 15, 2010 14:22:27 GMT -5
C'mon now Tuk.... Look on your camera for "Macro mode" Find a flower and get as close as you can in good light and have a go....or ten The delete button is your friend partner...no guts no glory!!!
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Post by kl on Jun 3, 2010 16:49:16 GMT -5
Here is one I have been trying to catch for quite a while Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
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Post by kpr on Jun 4, 2010 4:11:08 GMT -5
Great shot KL We had those around two weekends ago but none would land,I think they had just arrived. As of this morning... I THINK THEY HAVE ALL WASHED AWAY OR DROWNED
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Post by kl on Jun 5, 2010 5:28:59 GMT -5
Good to hear you got some water at least, we were out there for shad a while back and I don't think I have ever seen it so low.
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Post by kl on Jun 6, 2010 9:26:53 GMT -5
Got a few shots of this guy yesterday, can't find an ID for it though
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Post by Chris on Jun 6, 2010 18:54:24 GMT -5
Definitely Dragon Fly family. Damselflies hold their wings back or at an angle and Dragon's straight out to their sides. They eat Deer-flies and mosquitoes!
That said... my guess after that is a Snap Dragonfly or possibly a Meadowhawk. Of course there's over 400 species in North America...
Regardless of what type of dragonfly it is, it's a great picture. The moss makes a nice background, I think.
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Post by kl on Jun 6, 2010 19:47:27 GMT -5
Thinks Chris: I felt that the wings blended in a little too much.
I was thinking some sort of Meadowhawk too. I didn’t know how many Dragonflies there were till I started looking.
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Post by wolfsong on Jun 7, 2010 23:50:14 GMT -5
got this one yesterday...
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Post by Chris on Jun 8, 2010 8:06:50 GMT -5
@ WS : I believe a "Common Blue Moth" Request for Magpie Picture, if you have one... Thanks! kl... I hear ya on how many dragon/damselflies there are.... I had no idea... heck I had no idea they weren't all dragonflies! I see what you're saying about the wings, but for a lurker like me... I think they sparkle.
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