Plain Tiger Butterfly

megaweb · 24th October 2004

Flyingpig · 24th October 2004

What can i say? Great shot, sharp and in detail..even the feelers ..very clear greenish background..

Drudkh · 24th October 2004

woohoo... lovely!

Falcon · 25th October 2004

Speechless.

Garion · 25th October 2004

Excellent shots as usual.

No. 1 is fantastic.

megaweb · 26th October 2004

Thanks. These are young plain tiger butterflies and they are much inactive. Thus, easy to snap them while resting

focusbug · 2nd November 2004

Thanks for sharing.

Looks like you caught them in their various activities. very sharp. what lens did you use. May I ask if these photos undergone PS shapening and color balancing.

Thanks.

Rgds,

megaweb · 2nd November 2004

Originally Posted by focusbug

Thanks for sharing.

Looks like you caught them in their various activities. very sharp. what lens did you use. May I ask if these photos undergone PS shapening and color balancing.

Thanks.

Rgds,

I use 70-200mm f2.8 L IS with 500D

did some sharpen and WB - Sunny

focusbug · 2nd November 2004

Megaweb,

Thanks for the reply. Good lens.
What is the minimum focusing distance that you achieve with the 500D?
Also what is the improvement to the magnification?

I was thinking of getting the 500D too. Do you recommend?

Appreciate your reply.

Rgds,

megaweb · 3rd November 2004

Originally Posted by focusbug

What is the minimum focusing distance that you achieve with the 500D?
Also what is the improvement to the magnification?

I was thinking of getting the 500D too. Do you recommend?

focusing distance is 0.5m ( from CMOS to object )
working distance is 1 feet ( from lens tip to object )

magnification can be up to 0.8x ++ after 1.6x from my D60

Depend on what is your setup ?

focusbug · 3rd November 2004

Thanks.

Was deliberating whether to get a 500D or a true macro lens.
I prefer long working distance so guess must be 150- 180 mm type.

But again, also try to avoid having to carry too many lens on an outing as it is heavy lugging them around.

However, notice the macro ratio is 1:2 on the 35mm frame.

megaweb · 4th November 2004

Originally Posted by focusbug

Thanks.

Was deliberating whether to get a 500D or a true macro lens.
I prefer long working distance so guess must be 150- 180 mm type.

But again, also try to avoid having to carry too many lens on an outing as it is heavy lugging them around.

However, notice the macro ratio is 1:2 on the 35mm frame.

Either one should work for butterfly photography ... 180mm macro or telezoom lens with closeup

Another shot taken at AH

Shutter speed: 1/60 sec
Aperture: 13
ISO: 200

Jeff · 5th November 2004

megaweb, u just reminded me to visit the trail.

Thanks.

eng_keow · 5th November 2004

Can't help admiring your beautiful pics..

Few newbie questions:

1) How to get that homogenous background colour? When I take macros, I can still see the leaves + others in the BG.

2) Where is AH? When is the best time to take butterflies?

3) Intend to get a 100mm macro, is it good enuf to take butterfiles and birds?

Thanks for your replies in advance.

ek

megaweb · 5th November 2004

Originally Posted by eng_keow

1) How to get that homogenous background colour? When I take macros, I can still see the leaves + others in the BG.

Try to compose the butterfly same level to camera against the green grass area. Use longer focal length like > 135mm to have narrow angle coverage perspective. Lastly, shoot during good lighting and use closeup filter or extension tube with telephoto lens tt give shallow DOF to give more blurer background effect.

Originally Posted by eng_keow

2) Where is AH? When is the best time to take butterflies?

AH = Alexandra Hospital next to Queentown Shopping. Best is when the sun is not too hash like in the morning.

Originally Posted by eng_keow

3) Intend to get a 100mm macro, is it good enuf to take butterfiles and birds?

100mm macro is too short for butterfly. However sometimes you are lucky, you can approach nearer to them. See below butt shot taken by 100mm macro.

eng_keow · 6th November 2004

Thanks for your help.

ek

MaGixShOe · 6th November 2004

Originally Posted by eng_keow

3) Intend to get a 100mm macro, is it good enuf to take butterfiles and birds?

100mm is lighter, easier to handheld when running around for butterflies.

Minus is that u got to be more stealthy and get nearer to them.

180mm is alot heavier, more diffcult to handheld, although can use tripod, but that will slow u down alot.

Plus is that u can stand further away and the background is often nicer

24th October 2004	#1
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megaweb Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: East Posts: 8,106	Thanks. These are young plain tiger butterflies and they are much inactive. Thus, easy to snap them while resting __________________ See my Photo Gallery at the Clubsnap \| Pbase

5th November 2004	#14
eng_keow Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: TMC Posts: 986	Newbie questions Can't help admiring your beautiful pics.. Few newbie questions: 1) How to get that homogenous background colour? When I take macros, I can still see the leaves + others in the BG. 2) Where is AH? When is the best time to take butterflies? 3) Intend to get a 100mm macro, is it good enuf to take butterfiles and birds? Thanks for your replies in advance. ek

24th October 2004	#3
Drudkh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,019	woohoo... lovely!

25th October 2004	#4
Falcon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,870	Speechless.

2nd November 2004	#7
focusbug New Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 16	Thanks for sharing. Looks like you caught them in their various activities. very sharp. what lens did you use. May I ask if these photos undergone PS shapening and color balancing. Thanks. Rgds,

3rd November 2004	#11
focusbug New Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 16	Thanks. Was deliberating whether to get a 500D or a true macro lens. I prefer long working distance so guess must be 150- 180 mm type. But again, also try to avoid having to carry too many lens on an outing as it is heavy lugging them around. However, notice the macro ratio is 1:2 on the 35mm frame.

5th November 2004	#13
Jeff Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,513	megaweb, u just reminded me to visit the trail. Thanks.

6th November 2004	#16
eng_keow Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: TMC Posts: 986	Thanks Thanks for your help. ek