Fritillary & hopper

[rrdjserv@earthlink.net]

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/rrdjserv/greatspangledfritillary_1436.jpg


http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/rrdjserv/grasshopper_1165.jpg

[racketman]

I ike the framing in #1.

[LindaB]

Butterfly shot is gorgeous and the grasshopper shot is pretty amazing with all that detail. Great pics :-)

Linda

[dpastern]

Both excellent shots Rick - I really like the butterfly, it has a very smooth look to the image, I like the composition as well. The grasshopper shot is very good as well, shows how heavily armoured they are, and how goofy they look close up ;)

Dave

[rrdjserv@earthlink.net]

Thanks Toby, Linda and Dave. I always enjoy reading your comments. --Rick

[lcpete]

Hi, The butterfly shot is wonderful clear background and great composition and the grashopper is great too with amazing detial
Pete

[silvex]

Nice closeups witht 300mm! Did you use the kenko extension tubes ? Also the IS does work for the secod shot at 1/250!!! BEAUTIFUL lens! I am going to play with them and my 100-400 to catch a close of of humming birds.

[skylab]

Lovely shots. Butterfly is super. Grasshopper has really good detail.

[rrdjserv@earthlink.net]

Thanks Pete, silvex and Brian. Yes, I use the 36mm extension tube on my 300 when I can approach closer than about 3 feet. --Rick

[alliec]

Love them both, the composition in number 1 is superb. Great shots.

Alistair.

[eccles]

Very impressive.

[LordV]

Lovely shots but both seem to have the look of a heavy de-noise ?
Brian V.

[spidermanrbryce2006]

i love face shots like those
brilliantly done

[dreamline]

Cracking shots. I love the lighting and detail in both. If I had choose, I'd pick #1, but it's a close run thing.

[rrdjserv@earthlink.net]

Thank you Alistair, eccles, Brian, SMB2006 and Bernie. I really enjoy reaading all of the replies. --Rick