Macro A Visit from the Monarch

A Visit from the Monarch · 02:11 PM

Chanced upon a Monarch butterfly today.

Fortunately I had my 100mm macro on the camera instead of my normal 400mm walk about lens. There would have been no chance for a shot with that beast.

These guys used to be a pretty common sight but their populations have declined by 80% since the 1990s.

Good to see one again. It's been a while.

Tom G

**eaglem** · 08-04-2015, 03:19 PM

Very nice indeed

**Scorpio71GR** · 08-04-2015, 03:40 PM

Excellent image, I never heard of a 400mm walk around lens��. I have a Tokina 400mm but I would not walk around with all day. True about the butterflies and something we should be more concerned about.

Michael

waterfall · 08-04-2015, 03:42 PM

Well I use my DA*200 as a walk about lens here at the lake. Why not 400?

8540tomg · 08-04-2015, 04:05 PM

Originally posted by eaglem

Very nice indeed

Thanks eaglem.

He was kind enough to settle on a good background for a moment.

Tom G

---------- Post added 08-04-2015 at 06:10 PM ----------

Originally posted by Scorpio71GR

Excellent image, I never heard of a 400mm walk around lens��. I have a Tokina 400mm but I would not walk around with all day. True about the butterflies and something we should be more concerned about.

Michael

Thanks Michael

It may seem strange but I probably carry the 400mm around 90% of the time. Birding is my primary area of interest so it makes sense for me.

Tom G

plantej · 08-04-2015, 06:05 PM

Nice capture there.

8540tomg · 08-04-2015, 07:23 PM

Originally posted by plantej

Nice capture there.

Thank plantej.

Most kind.

Tom G

---------- Post added 08-04-2015 at 09:29 PM ----------

Originally posted by waterfall

Well I use my DA*200 as a walk about lens here at the lake. Why not 400?

Why not indeed. When the 400 isn't mounted I usually carry an old Pentax K 200/2.5.

Tom G

Photogoof · 07-25-2018, 03:28 AM

Originally posted by 8540tomg

Chanced upon a Monarch butterfly today.

Fortunately I had my 100mm macro on the camera instead of my normal 400mm walk about lens. There would have been no chance for a shot with that beast.

These guys used to be a pretty common sight but their populations have declined by 80% since the 1990s.

Good to see one again. It's been a while.

Tom G

The best kind of monarch!

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08-04-2015, 04:05 PM	#5
8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461 Original Poster	Originally posted by eaglem Very nice indeed Thanks eaglem. He was kind enough to settle on a good background for a moment. Tom G ---------- Post added 08-04-2015 at 06:10 PM ---------- Originally posted by Scorpio71GR Excellent image, I never heard of a 400mm walk around lens��. I have a Tokina 400mm but I would not walk around with all day. True about the butterflies and something we should be more concerned about. Michael Thanks Michael It may seem strange but I probably carry the 400mm around 90% of the time. Birding is my primary area of interest so it makes sense for me. Tom G Last edited by 8540tomg; 08-04-2015 at 07:23 PM. Reason: typo

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waterfall Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,812	Well I use my DA*200 as a walk about lens here at the lake. Why not 400?

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8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461 Original Poster	Originally posted by plantej Nice capture there. Thank plantej. Most kind. Tom G ---------- Post added 08-04-2015 at 09:29 PM ---------- Originally posted by waterfall Well I use my DA*200 as a walk about lens here at the lake. Why not 400? Why not indeed. When the 400 isn't mounted I usually carry an old Pentax K 200/2.5. Tom G

07-25-2018, 03:28 AM	#8
Photogoof Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Prague Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,422	Originally posted by 8540tomg Chanced upon a Monarch butterfly today. Fortunately I had my 100mm macro on the camera instead of my normal 400mm walk about lens. There would have been no chance for a shot with that beast. These guys used to be a pretty common sight but their populations have declined by 80% since the 1990s. Good to see one again. It's been a while. Tom G The best kind of monarch!