Nickerl's Fritillary, Melitaea aurelia
Nickerl's Fritillary, Melitaea aurelia
3312srb7C19_06_24
Jun, 2023Views
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Nickerl's Fritillary, Melitaea aurelia I shot the pair in Srbsko, Czech Republic. 3312srb7C19_06_24Time
late afternoon about 4:53 pm June 24, 2019. Sundown is around 9:30pm in June,Lighting
Natural light can sometimes be tricky, especially when working in exposed areas and dry areas. Always check to see where the light source is and often in macro, surrounding brush and bushes can cause complications with light and focusing. The pair were exposed on edge of grass which made the shot much easier. Usually I shoot the grass or surrounding ground to check exposure and then reset for the subject. Sometimes it's not always possible as subject takes off.Equipment
Canon 7D and EFS 60 2.8. Lens at time easiest to focus and hold as left hand not yet able to manage heavier lens very well and also rather debilitating spine injury which made basic movement difficult. I continue slow progress with left hand with the Sigma 105 2.8 and now back can sustain the weight of the lens.Inspiration
Honestly don't know. Truly don't know why any longer. just insane discipline to regain control of camera or walk. Really don't know. 2019-2021 no clue except terrified that maybe I would never walk again. No clue why I do this. None.Editing
my idea of photography is minimal interference with subject and great effort to make whatever comes out of camera represent whatever I see through the viewfinder. It's not popular, not artistic, not photoshopped but just straight vanilla shot.In my camera bag
For field work, usually Canon 5D 2 and 7D or the Canon 5D 3 + Sigma 105 2.8 and 7D with the EFS 60 2.8 for 7D. Usually there is the EF 35-135 4-5.6 in bag and maybe a little EFS 35 2.8 because it does nice stuff. 4-5 batteries, polarizers. Nothing much. Now must carry minimal so I try to get it down to 3 lenses rather than 5. I tried the Sigma 60 2.8, but it's almost as heavy as EF 100 2.8 and not easy to focus for left hand. Maybe next year able to hold a large lens again. More important that I can walk. Everything else is bonus.Feedback
be an entomologist first. Know your area, the plants and read lots of field work. Have a good list of identification sites, books and sources that can help identify host plants and habitat to insects. keep mental surveys in your head and remember details of soil, plants, area. Be methodical and patient. Don't chase anything.
