>
>Attended the annual 4th of July count (actually on the 5th) and was
>gunning for a nice image of a Baltimore Checkerspot which alluded me
>last year.
>Armament tested the day before to optimize chances. As it was to be
>very hot and the critters likely more jittery, wanted max working
>distance so put my best close focusing long prime on extension. Seems
>the Balt CS colors don't post process well (in my hands) in flat light
>so wanted to insure some fill flash if required--off axis works well
>as per Dean's methodology. T32 seems OK for this in portrait mode
>isn't perfect at that mag but adequate. Determined the auto sensor
>will overexpose a stop or two with a background a few feet away so put
>a 3 stop ND filter on it to provide flexibility. One shot was usable:
>
>http://www.olyendomike.com/Macro/Macro-2013/27352162_6bnt92#!i=2617002921&k=wGtJNVg&lb=1&s=L
>
>http://www.olyendomike.com/Macro/Macro-2013/27352162_6bnt92#!i=2617003183&k=335ZbXL&lb=1&s=L
>
Both are nice shots. It's always a challence to photograph flowers and
insects on long stems, and your first one appears to be on a blade of grass or
sedge.
Chris
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