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Callie

Callie

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Had 3 off 105 f/2,8 Micros over the years, but ended up shooting mostly long lens macro, if there is such a thing. Lemon Swallowtail, D800, 600 f/4 with 1.4 TC, f/7,1, 1/800, ISO 640. Caught it as it lifted off the Lantana flower, with one bloom still stuck to its proboscis.
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Great photo. I take most of my photos at the 300mm setting of my 28-300 lens. The Band-Winged Meadow Hawk is an example.
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Callie said:
Had 3 off 105 f/2,8 Micros over the years, but ended up shooting mostly long lens macro, if there is such a thing. Lemon Swallowtail, D800, 600 f/4 with 1.4 TC, f/7,1, 1/800, ISO 640. Caught it as it lifted off the Lantana flower, with one bloom still stuck to its proboscis.View attachment 469
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That is impressive! I have a difficult enough time with slow lumbering Great Blue Herons in flight, let alone a butterfly. I assume this was off at tripod too?
 
I have used a telephoto lens on a lot of butterflies. This is definitely a keeper! Nice!
 
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I use a telephoto all the time for my butterfly, dragonfly and insect photos. Works pretty well for "macro" viper pictures too (when getting close is NOT something you want to do). Your picture of the butterfly in flight is terrific; still haven't managed this myself. KKR
 
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I took this one recently with my 500mm PF handheld. You just need to be at the right place at the right time.

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