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Run Through the Jungle

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted July 23, 2014100 views8 comments

If you've ever tried this, you know just how frustrating it is. Most times you either completely miss, or end up with missing body parts. You can pull your hair out trying.. Oh yeah, I don't have any hair

Here the scene's pretty busy, so this title from my early days seemed to fit.
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xnr4cc_creedence-clearwater-revival-run-through-the-jungle_music
So turn the music on, view large, and "Run Through the Jungle" with me

F/14, 1/1600th, ISO 1250, 1D M3, 300mm f/2.8 + 1.4x ext, 580EX flash @ -3 & -1 exposure bias. 11:52am with light overcast & monopod for support.

Comments

8 comments

Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on July 23, 2014 at 11:22 AM

Oh my gosh, this had to be a real challenge and perfect timing in the end. I love the look of the "glide slope" here so to speak. A very wonderful take on this quiet soft action of this butterfly, Excellent!!!.......

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Comment posted by scott lanz on July 23, 2014 at 4:58 PM

Beautiful capture, Howard. Really like the position of the Black ST as it glides through the flowers. Excellent position in the frame. Outstanding detail even for a stationary object let alone a BF in flight. Perfectly exposed via the natural light and fill flash.

Registered on November 14, 2003, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments

Comment posted by Barb Pflaum on July 23, 2014 at 6:22 PM

Very cool to capture a BF in flight! Nice comp and excellent sharpness and detail in the BF.

Registered on January 14, 2009, 316 Posts, 2724 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Seaver on July 23, 2014 at 7:08 PM

Terrific catch, Howard, with the bf sharp with wings spread and a nicely colored background. The bf is also in perfect position. "Thought I heard a rumblin, calling to my name...." so is this where Satan cries, take aim?

Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments

Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on July 24, 2014 at 3:02 PM

Excellent catch, Howard - I can't imagine how tricky this must be. Wonderful flight pose and nice to sense the environment so well. Could not play the music - must try again. Fine image !!

Registered on May 18, 2007, 1108 Posts, 7647 Comments

Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on July 24, 2014 at 9:03 PM

Howard - You never cease to amaze. Another fine in-flight capture.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on July 24, 2014 at 9:13 PM

Hi howard

Dont you take holidays

just kidding. but i'm jealous of your many excellent subjects... there is almost nothing ti shot on my farm

here you have captured beauty in motion . along with stunning detail and color, great work

Albert Darmo

Canada

Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments

Comment posted by gary phillips on July 25, 2014 at 12:40 AM

Howard, I have spent the last few days trying to channel your spirit and, of course, make some passable macro shots. This is beyond good. Tack sharp and moving.

Just incredible. John Fogarty could only wish he was this good.

Registered on October 24, 2013, 185 Posts, 4136 Comments