age gets us all...

[gus]

This chap just dropped in...wasnt too interested in flying. Looked tired...his/her wings are starting to lose their scales...see through in one spot. Lost a lot of colour as well.

http://humongous.smugmug.com/photos/2538193-L.jpg

[Richard Cabesa]

Nice shot. Just a touch more depth of field would have been nice.

David

[gus]

Nice shot. Just a touch more depth of field would have been nice.

David
Yep...always a tough one for me richard. I assume this shallowness is due to a large aperture ?

[Richard Cabesa]

Yep...always a tough one for me richard. I assume this shallowness is due to a large aperture ?
:nod Yep, large aperture (small nunber) = less depth of field. Always a tough fight to get enough light AND enough depth of field.

David

[wxwax]

Yep...always a tough one for me richard. I assume this shallowness is due to a large aperture ?

Looks like it was shot in the macro setting. ?? If so, shallow depth of field is a given. Best way to focus might be to make sure your focus is set to "center weight", then set your focus by aiming the middle of the frame at the part you want in focus, half pushing the trigger, then reframing the shot and firing. :dunno

[lynnma]

This chap just dropped in...wasnt too interested in flying. Looked tired...his/her wings are starting to lose their scales...see through in one spot. Lost a lot of colour as well.

http://humongous.smugmug.com/photos/2538193-L.jpgThats sad Humy...it's a she I think... poor ole' girl:cry I've never seen an old butterfly before.
Lynn

[wxwax]

You can tell she's old by all the grey hairs on her chin and chest. Classic sign on a butterfly.
























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