Butterflies (10 Photos)

Butterflies (10 Photos) · 10:23 AM

Niagara Falls Butterfly Conservatory...

The Gallery:
Niagara Falls Butterfly Conservatory 2009

Some photos...

**Heinrich Lohmann** · 01-13-2009, 10:05 AM

Mike, these are superb macros thanks for posting them. I have used the Canon 250D on the 50-200 but the Raynox seems to have higher magnification.

*MightyMike* · 01-13-2009, 05:01 PM

Originally posted by Heinrich Lohmann

Mike, these are superb macros thanks for posting them. I have used the Canon 250D on the 50-200 but the Raynox seems to have higher magnification.

Yes the Canon 250 is a +4 diopter whereas the Raynox 250 is a +9 diopter

**Marc Langille** · 01-13-2009, 05:25 PM

Great shots of the Blue Mocker there Mike - nice details!!

dsport · 01-13-2009, 05:28 PM

Excellent shots!

Eastern Shore Charlie · 01-13-2009, 05:41 PM

Man you take not only great pictures of planes but of all flying things...beautiful shots...

Andi Lo · 01-13-2009, 05:59 PM

I'm at loss for words. I know this might be a not-to-ask question but... how long did you spend for each of the shots? Each of these shots looks like it needs alot of patience to get the composition and focus right... and it seems like you used a bit of shutter drag as well. (I have the same combo, just with K100D)

mithrandir · 01-13-2009, 08:51 PM

Wowser Mike, if its got wings ... you're the man!!!!

vizjerei · 01-13-2009, 09:08 PM

Look at all the detail! wonderful shots! how was the lighting in the Conservatory?

*MightyMike* · 01-14-2009, 06:32 AM

Originally posted by Marc Langille

Great shots of the Blue Mocker there Mike - nice details!!

Thanks Mark, they are one of the largest and therefore one of the easiest to photograph

Originally posted by dsport

Excellent shots!

Thanks dsport

*MightyMike* · 01-14-2009, 06:33 AM

Originally posted by Eastern Shore Charlie

Man you take not only great pictures of planes but of all flying things...beautiful shots...

Yes... next time i go back i'll attempt some butterfly in flight shots

palmor · 01-14-2009, 06:36 AM

Hi Mike,
I really like the REAL closeups (like shots 1 and 20). Something a little different then the usual butterfly photo. Great work!

John

*MightyMike* · 01-14-2009, 06:38 AM

Originally posted by Andi Lo

I'm at loss for words. I know this might be a not-to-ask question but... how long did you spend for each of the shots? Each of these shots looks like it needs alot of patience to get the composition and focus right... and it seems like you used a bit of shutter drag as well. (I have the same combo, just with K100D)

For each shot maybe 15 sec at the most... probably 5-10 sec, sometimes i'd take 3-5 shots if i didn't get it right the first time but i'm quite well practiced at this type of photography... now this shutter drag term... what is that? if its referring to slower shutter speeds then thats just the camera choosing a slower shutter to get the flash exposure right.

*MightyMike* · 01-14-2009, 06:41 AM

Originally posted by mithrandir

Wowser Mike, if its got wings ... you're the man!!!!

Thanks Mithander

Originally posted by vizjerei

Look at all the detail! wonderful shots! how was the lighting in the Conservatory?

Thanks vizjerei, the lighting is almost the same as outdoors however there is a lot of foliage and it seems to be diffused a bit through the windows... i never rely on the natural light for this kind of close-up, its the flash and gary fong diffuser for me

*MightyMike* · 01-15-2009, 08:05 AM

Originally posted by palmor

Hi Mike,
I really like the REAL closeups (like shots 1 and 20). Something a little different then the usual butterfly photo. Great work!

John

Thanks John, the closest i get with my current setup is 2.14:1

marcusyoung · 01-15-2009, 08:57 AM

Beautiful, excellent series of shots.

marcus

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01-13-2009, 10:05 AM	#16
Heinrich Lohmann Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Airdrie, Alberta Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,097	Mike, these are superb macros thanks for posting them. I have used the Canon 250D on the 50-200 but the Raynox seems to have higher magnification.

01-13-2009, 05:01 PM	#17
MightyMike Marketplace Reseller Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 9,318 Original Poster	Originally posted by Heinrich Lohmann Mike, these are superb macros thanks for posting them. I have used the Canon 250D on the 50-200 but the Raynox seems to have higher magnification. Yes the Canon 250 is a +4 diopter whereas the Raynox 250 is a +9 diopter

01-13-2009, 05:25 PM	#18
Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,708	Great shots of the Blue Mocker there Mike - nice details!!

01-13-2009, 05:28 PM	#19
dsport Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hong Kong Photos: Gallery Posts: 431	Excellent shots!

01-13-2009, 05:41 PM	#20
Eastern Shore Charlie Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: 21639/ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 822	Man you take not only great pictures of planes but of all flying things...beautiful shots...

01-13-2009, 05:59 PM	#21
Andi Lo Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 2,924	I'm at loss for words. I know this might be a not-to-ask question but... how long did you spend for each of the shots? Each of these shots looks like it needs alot of patience to get the composition and focus right... and it seems like you used a bit of shutter drag as well. (I have the same combo, just with K100D)

01-13-2009, 08:51 PM	#22
mithrandir Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,895	Wowser Mike, if its got wings ... you're the man!!!!

01-13-2009, 09:08 PM	#23
vizjerei Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,418	Look at all the detail! wonderful shots! how was the lighting in the Conservatory?

01-14-2009, 06:32 AM	#24
MightyMike Marketplace Reseller Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 9,318 Original Poster	Originally posted by Marc Langille Great shots of the Blue Mocker there Mike - nice details!! Thanks Mark, they are one of the largest and therefore one of the easiest to photograph Originally posted by dsport Excellent shots! Thanks dsport

01-14-2009, 06:33 AM	#25
MightyMike Marketplace Reseller Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 9,318 Original Poster	Originally posted by Eastern Shore Charlie Man you take not only great pictures of planes but of all flying things...beautiful shots... Yes... next time i go back i'll attempt some butterfly in flight shots

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01-14-2009, 06:36 AM	#26
palmor Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North of Boston, MA Posts: 798	Hi Mike, I really like the REAL closeups (like shots 1 and 20). Something a little different then the usual butterfly photo. Great work! John

01-14-2009, 06:38 AM	#27
MightyMike Marketplace Reseller Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 9,318 Original Poster	Originally posted by Andi Lo I'm at loss for words. I know this might be a not-to-ask question but... how long did you spend for each of the shots? Each of these shots looks like it needs alot of patience to get the composition and focus right... and it seems like you used a bit of shutter drag as well. (I have the same combo, just with K100D) For each shot maybe 15 sec at the most... probably 5-10 sec, sometimes i'd take 3-5 shots if i didn't get it right the first time but i'm quite well practiced at this type of photography... now this shutter drag term... what is that? if its referring to slower shutter speeds then thats just the camera choosing a slower shutter to get the flash exposure right.

01-14-2009, 06:41 AM	#28
MightyMike Marketplace Reseller Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 9,318 Original Poster	Originally posted by mithrandir Wowser Mike, if its got wings ... you're the man!!!! Thanks Mithander Originally posted by vizjerei Look at all the detail! wonderful shots! how was the lighting in the Conservatory? Thanks vizjerei, the lighting is almost the same as outdoors however there is a lot of foliage and it seems to be diffused a bit through the windows... i never rely on the natural light for this kind of close-up, its the flash and gary fong diffuser for me

01-15-2009, 08:05 AM	#29
MightyMike Marketplace Reseller Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 9,318 Original Poster	Originally posted by palmor Hi Mike, I really like the REAL closeups (like shots 1 and 20). Something a little different then the usual butterfly photo. Great work! John Thanks John, the closest i get with my current setup is 2.14:1

01-15-2009, 08:57 AM	#30
marcusyoung Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,123	Beautiful, excellent series of shots. marcus