could become a pretty butterfly or moth

[JBW]

[Shadowman]

Nice one.

[JBW]

Nice one.

I think that I will stay with just macro and not telephoto for now. Slightly fewer options but a lot more keepers

[deetheturk]

Nice shot B!

[Geoff F]

There are pros and cons with each method, Brian. Depends on the actual subject and conditions.

For example, I use a 'proper macro lens' for most insects but often find that a close focusing general lens (like my Tamron 24-70) gives me better results on flowers, and fungi etc.

Caterpillars are always interesting subjects, but can be difficult to photograph well due to contrasting colours and a long body which needs the correct angle to get everything in focus.

But I have successfully shot them as a perspective image, the head being sharp while the body gradually fades into the 'far distance'.

[JBW]

There are pros and cons with each method, Brian. Depends on the actual subject and conditions.

For example, I use a 'proper macro lens' for most insects but often find that a close focusing general lens (like my Tamron 24-70) gives me better results on flowers, and fungi etc.

Caterpillars are always interesting subjects, but can be difficult to photograph well due to contrasting colours and a long body which needs the correct angle to get everything in focus.

But I have successfully shot them as a perspective image, the head being sharp while the body gradually fades into the 'far distance'.

I agree but until I get a tripod the tremors factor gives me too many throw aways and too much frustration. My next(!) amera may well be lens adaptable but for now my fujifilm just has the one. One day I may get the perspective shot on a caterpillar.

[Brownbear]

Hi Brian,

I wonder if on occasion, when your wife is not busy, if she could hold your arms close to your side to help you with stabilization. One one of my last trips my husband accompanied me and I asked him to do this for me as I didn't have my tripod with me and I was trying to photograph a wee little bird perched on a branch, and it helped me.

I agree but until I get a tripod the tremors factor gives me too many throw aways and too much frustration. My next(!) amera may well be lens adaptable but for now my fujifilm just has the one. One day I may get the perspective shot on a caterpillar.

[FrankMi]

Nice sharp image Brian, but equally important is that you are starting to get control over the busy backgrounds and as a result this caterpillar and flower stand out very nicely!

[JBW]

Hi Brian,

I wonder if on occasion, when your wife is not busy, if she could hold your arms close to your side to help you with stabilization. One one of my last trips my husband accompanied me and I asked him to do this for me as I didn't have my tripod with me and I was trying to photograph a wee little bird perched on a branch, and it helped me.

The only time Myra isn't busy is when she is sleeping. This week she is doing trauma counseling out of town. Two weeks from now delivers a paper in Indonesia, March is already booked up and she also a full teaching load at one of the universities.

[Clive Kirby]

I agree with Frank. I like the background for the same reason. Also I note that this subject is well lit, it's a bit bright on the right, but then it's difficult to get things perfect under natural conditions. However, the good illumination has result in a good, nicely focused and colourful image.
Clive

[Brownbear]

Myra sounds pretty special! Lucky you... And you know all your recent images are amazingly sharp, so your managing amazingly well.

The only time Myra isn't busy is when she is sleeping. This week she is doing trauma counseling out of town. Two weeks from now delivers a paper in Indonesia, March is already booked up and she also a full teaching load at one of the universities.

[GeorgeM]

Nice one, Brian!