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roger53 · Jun 25, 2013, 7:07 AM

Our area has had some Cabbage butterflies out for a couple of weeks, but nothing else. Saturday, I happened upon a property with thistles and milkweed. The blooms on these plants brought out the first few butterflies and bees in good number (at least for me). The only Fritillary that would cooperate for photos was one with some wing damage.

But, question for the braintrust here, ... Last season, I learned that shooting in burst mode to get three shots was useful. Sometimes one of the three is good, sometimes two, sometimes none. But, the likelihood that one is the best is good (position of wings, position on plant material, etc). I think exposure and focus is always the same for all three shots, ... am I right? But, what determines the cycle times on the three shots? Some are "deliberate," that nearly a second apart. Other times, the three shots go off "bang, bang, bang." Why the difference, if focus and exposure is the same?

roger53 · Jun 25, 2013, 7:08 AM

A few more, ...

jjdog2 · Jun 25, 2013, 8:01 AM

Very nice series Roger, enjoyed viewing. Those thistles are butterfly magnets.

About your question this is from the owner's manual:

The burst speed (pictures/second) may become slower depending on the recording environment such as in dark places, if the ISO is high etc.

catalex54 · Jun 25, 2013, 9:57 AM

I agree with technical consecrations of Jim! Beautiful series Roger

csa · Jun 25, 2013, 10:11 AM

Shucks! I had picked #5 as my favorite, then scrolled down, & absolutely loved all those that followed. Now I can't pick a favorite!!!

Great series of fantastic shots!

roger53 · Jun 25, 2013, 10:04 PM

Thanks for the comments, folks! I've not done much with my camera in the past two months -- way too busy with work life. But, this opportunity was too good to let pass. I do come here every day to see the work of others -- keep 'em coming.

#2 is my favorite. The orange butterfly, with the green backdrop, and then the purpose thistle head cover is striking. Also, the light against the body, contrasted with the shadow of the wing brings the body to the front.

I failed to mention that all these were shot with LC55, on P mode.

I've read the manual about the blast shoot rate, but I don't see correlation to anything. Taking the shots is always a surprise on the rapidity of the three shots.

Jun 25, 2013, 7:07 AM	#1
roger53 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 278	First insect outing of the season (FZ35) Our area has had some Cabbage butterflies out for a couple of weeks, but nothing else. Saturday, I happened upon a property with thistles and milkweed. The blooms on these plants brought out the first few butterflies and bees in good number (at least for me). The only Fritillary that would cooperate for photos was one with some wing damage. But, question for the braintrust here, ... Last season, I learned that shooting in burst mode to get three shots was useful. Sometimes one of the three is good, sometimes two, sometimes none. But, the likelihood that one is the best is good (position of wings, position on plant material, etc). I think exposure and focus is always the same for all three shots, ... am I right? But, what determines the cycle times on the three shots? Some are "deliberate," that nearly a second apart. Other times, the three shots go off "bang, bang, bang." Why the difference, if focus and exposure is the same? Attached Images

Jun 25, 2013, 8:01 AM	#3
jjdog2 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Southeastern Ohio Posts: 6,403	Very nice series Roger, enjoyed viewing. Those thistles are butterfly magnets. About your question this is from the owner's manual: The burst speed (pictures/second) may become slower depending on the recording environment such as in dark places, if the ISO is high etc. __________________ Comments and suggestions for improvement welcome and appreciated.

Jun 25, 2013, 9:57 AM	#4
catalex54 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Near Venice in Italy Posts: 2,454	I agree with technical consecrations of Jim! Beautiful series Roger __________________ DMC-FZ150 & Hoya HD UV Filter + DMC-FZ45 & Hoya HMC UV(C) Filter - Macro & Tele Kit (DMW-LC55 + DMW-LT55 + DMW-LA5) - Benro A-197EX + HD-18 & Manfrotto MKC3-H01 Tripods & MMC3-02 + 234RC Monopod Alex

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Jun 25, 2013, 7:08 AM	#2
roger53 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 278	A few more, ... Attached Images

Jun 25, 2013, 10:11 AM	#5
csa Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Montana Posts: 1,539	Shucks! I had picked #5 as my favorite, then scrolled down, & absolutely loved all those that followed. Now I can't pick a favorite!!! Great series of fantastic shots! __________________ Carol ~Pentax K10D~ ~FZ40~

Jun 25, 2013, 10:04 PM	#6
roger53 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 278	Thanks for the comments, folks! I've not done much with my camera in the past two months -- way too busy with work life. But, this opportunity was too good to let pass. I do come here every day to see the work of others -- keep 'em coming. #2 is my favorite. The orange butterfly, with the green backdrop, and then the purpose thistle head cover is striking. Also, the light against the body, contrasted with the shadow of the wing brings the body to the front. I failed to mention that all these were shot with LC55, on P mode. I've read the manual about the blast shoot rate, but I don't see correlation to anything. Taking the shots is always a surprise on the rapidity of the three shots.