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Re: [OM] IMG: Monarch

Subject: Re: [OM] IMG: Monarch
From: Chuck Norcutt <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 27 Jun 2012 13:15:12 -0400
No apologies required for that one.  Well done.

Chuck Norcutt


On 6/26/2012 11:03 PM, usher99@xxxxxxx wrote:
>
> 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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