Spring Azure

15 years ago

Saw this one resting on Swamp Milkweed yesterday. I have six holly trees in my yard and they are frequented by these Azures, so they might actually be Holly Azures but I haven't the talent to precisely identify the exact species. Spring Azure will have to do for me. He sure was skittish and wouldn't allow me to get very close so this is a DEEP crop and therefore suffered a little in quality.

Thanks for looking,

Bob

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spaceman13
15 years ago
Beautiful shot Bob!
I have a Canon 40D also, but I have the crappy kit lens, albeit the image stabilized crappy kit lens. Sure wish I could hit the lotto so I could afford an "L" series lens!
At 1/800 second at F8 & ISO 100, Im betting you have a better lens than I do!

What lens did you use?

Mark
bob_71
Original Author
15 years ago
Mark, I use the Canon 100mm f/2.8 Macro lens almost exclusively. It is available with, or without image stabilization...mine does not have IS. This lens is always rated among the top 10 Canon lenses and is not an "L" lens. It is available at about $600 without IS and $1,000 with IS. I always use the tripod with this set-up.

Bob
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MissSherry
15 years ago
That is a FABULOUS picture, Bob!
Spring azures are among the most difficult butterflies to photograph, since they won't be still. Your picture isn't blurry at all, perfectly clear and beautiful!
Sherry