Now that is what I call a "WOW" shot! Nice work, Mike.
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
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Subject: [OM] IMG: Monarch
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> Monarchs are often good sports and will not infrequently return to the
> same flower if disturbed. I like to be ready and stay focused and
> alert even if Mr. Monarch flittered away.
>
> I like the composition of the 3rd shot. The distal wing could be a
> tad sharper. Buddlea are nice B'fly magnets but if they are not on a
> bloom near an edge it seems
> difficult to get a nice shot w/o a busy background. We planted State
> Fair Zinnias along a retaining wall which overlooks a woods about 60ft
> away. It is a good place to hang out
> in the late afternoon if the Monarchs are visiting. Stopping down
> then does not yield a busy background. Monarch shots with no flaws are
> still a challenge. Dean has some. I don't think AF is an absolute
> necessity as long as one is armed with a nice OM kit.
>
> http://tinyurl.com/73tvcln
>
> Still chasing 'em and trying, Mike
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