discussion Got the bug

[John]

We try and go to our caravan every weekend and I go for a wander taking pics, these are some of the bugs I’ve taken pics of in the last couple of weeks, I’m quite pleased with them.

 

[stillp]

Lovely photos John. What camera do you use?
Pete

 

[John]

Lovely photos John. What camera do you use?
Pete

Olympus EM1 MKII, most of those pics have been taken with a 40-150mm lens with a 1.4 teleconvertor, full frame equivalent 420mm, but I’ve just bought a 60mm 2.8 macro lens, the last 3 pics was taken using that.

 

[Jim R]

Hi John
Those are stunning. So sharp. Up there with the professionals. You have a talent.
Jim

 

[John]

This one isn’t in focus, but I was impressed I got it, it was flying about 6ft in front of me, and I was using manual focus.

 

[Steven000]

Nice photos John :thumb2:

 

[yak face]

Great photos John , I’m always in awe of nature and the smallest of things can be a source of wonder and amazement . A lot of people go about their lives not realising how fascinating the tiny things that are right under their noses are ( no not bogeys !) here’s a couple of pics of mine , a puss moth caterpillar and only yesterday my wife took this of a white satin moth ,cheers tony

 

[papa 695]

Some cracking photo's John and Tony.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Nice shots, difficult to get decent depth of field on hand held macro shots....reminds me that I must get out with my camera again, not done it for ages.....

 

[Mickc1440]

Great pics John

 

[dave]

Nice shots John, having tried from time to time i know those butterflies rarely stat still with the wings open like that; so hats off for patience

 

[Jon Heptonstall]

Beautiful creatures and some of the best photos of them I've seen.I wish that I could appreciate them more than I do.
Jon.

 

[Guest]

Those are first class photographic shots John. Great beauty of those insects.

I watch Country File , which is a superb programme, any of your shots would
be an entry for their Country File Calender

What equipment do you use ?

Laurie

 

[John]

What equipment do you use ?

Laurie

Olympus EM1 MKII, its micro 4/3, so not a large camera.

 

[Mini Me]

Nice work John.

 

[Ian M]

Super photos John

 

[papa 695]

Just took this photo of a Comma butterfly.

 

[Jim R]

Hi Ian
There's some hidden talent on this forum.
How come there are no spider photos. Amazing, beautiful creatures.
Jim

 

[John]

Here’s some more.

I’ve also started doing a bit of fishing when I’m away, never done it before in my life, bought a £5 rod and got a tin of sweet corn and so far I’ve done quite well, my recorded is 7 fish in 10 mins, it’s quite easy . I don’t have a clue what sort of fish this is, I’ve been told it’s a Rudd or a Roach, apparently from the same family, but one has a down turned mouth, the other has an up turned mouth, this one didn’t look too happy, but that might because of the hook in its mouth

 

[Guest]

Lovely work John - apparently, we're now getting Mediterranean butterflies visiting the south coast and causing a stir. Nice to see you fishing - must admit that the Mortimer/Whitehouse program has induced a twinge in me.