Jun 22, 2021 | 21mm MOVO for Nikon 1, AF DC 135mm f2D, Daily Image 2021, Flowers, Macro Flowers & Butterflies, Nikon 1 V3
Macro Flowers & Butterflies | Center Detail The center details provide symmetry for the petals.
The Back Story Macro photography means a very narrow depth of field. Keeping the subject in focus requires attention to camera details. Notice I used f/9 to increase the depth of field to get the center and the leaves in focus.
Details…
| Event | Daily Walkabout |
| Location | Northern Illinois |
| Date/Time | 5/24/2021 5:39 pm Local Time |
| Weather | Mostly Cloudy | 88°F | Moderate Winds |
| Method | Time and patience are required for manual handheld focus. |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V3 with an Nikon AF DC 135mm f2D lens and a MOVO 21mm extension tube |
Exposure
| 135mm (365mm) f/9 1/400s -0.33ev 1600iso |
Jun 21, 2021 | 21mm MOVO for Nikon 1, AF DC 135mm f2D, Daily Image 2021, Flowers, Macro Flowers & Butterflies, Nikon 1 V3
Macro Flowers & Butterflies | Layer Drops Water droplets add both contour and contrast to the image. To me, it’s very pleasing to the eye. Then, the layered look adds perspective.
The Back Story Macro photography means a very narrow depth of field. Keeping the subject in focus requires attention to camera details. Notice I used f/9 to increase the depth of field even though these leaves are very close to each other.
Details…
| Event | Daily Walkabout |
| Location | Northern Illinois |
| Date/Time | 5/24/2021 5:36 pm Local Time |
| Weather | Mostly Cloudy | 88°F | Moderate Winds |
| Method | Time and patience are required for manual handheld focus. |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V3 with an Nikon AF DC 135mm f2D lens and a MOVO 21mm extension tube |
Exposure
| 135mm (365mm) f/9 1/250s -0.33ev 1800iso |
Jun 20, 2021 | 21mm MOVO for Nikon 1, AF DC 135mm f2D, Daily Image 2021, Flowers, Macro Flowers & Butterflies, Nikon 1 V3
Macro Flowers & Butterflies | Tip Top This image really shows the progression of the growth of this flower.
The Back Story Using the Nikon AF DC 135mm f2D lens reminds me of the film days when many lenses were manual focus.
Details…
| Event | Daily Walkabout |
| Location | Northern Illinois |
| Date/Time | 5/25/2021 7:31 pm Local Time |
| Weather | Mostly Cloudy | 88°F | Moderate Winds |
| Method | Time and patience are required for manual handheld focus. |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V3 with an Nikon AF DC 135mm f2D lens and a MOVO 21mm extension tube |
Exposure
| 135mm (365mm) f/9 1/400s -0.33ev 1600iso |
Jun 19, 2021 | 1 VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6, 21mm MOVO for Nikon 1, Daily Image 2021, Flowers, Macro Flowers & Butterflies, Nikon 1 V3
Macro Flowers & Butterflies | Yellow Curves This day lily really shows off its yellow.
The Back Story A bit more light would have been helpful.
Details…
| Event | Daily Walkabout |
| Location | Northern Illinois |
| Date/Time | 5/20/2021 7:39 pm Local Time |
| Weather | Mostly Cloudy | 81°F | Moderate Winds |
| Method | Time and patience are required for handheld focus. |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V3 with an Nikon 1 VR 30-110mm lens and a MOVO 21mm extension tube |
Exposure
| 110mm (297mm) f/9 1/125s -0.33ev 2200iso |
Jun 18, 2021 | 1 VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6, 21mm MOVO for Nikon 1, Daily Image 2021, Flowers, Macro Flowers & Butterflies, Nikon 1 V3
Macro Flowers & Butterflies | Clams Of course, they are not clams. Still, this flower resembles painted clams to me.
The Back Story Some flowers defy attempts to photograph them.
Details…
| Event | Daily Walkabout |
| Location | Northern Illinois |
| Date/Time | 5/20/2021 7:36 pm Local Time |
| Weather | Mostly Cloudy | 81°F | Moderate Winds |
| Method | Time and patience are required for handheld manual focus. |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V3 with an Nikon 1 VR 30-110mm lens and a MOVO 21mm extension tube |
Exposure
| 80mm (216mm) f/8 1/80s -0.33ev 3200iso |
Jun 17, 2021 | 21mm MOVO for Nikon 1, AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Butterflies, Daily Image 2021, Macro Flowers & Butterflies, Nikon 1 V3
Macro Flowers & Butterflies | Tiny Mighty This little critter seemed to be very shy compared to the other butterflies. For more images, see Peck Butterfly House | a 7 Image Story.
The Back Story Patience is a virtue when capturing nice macro images, particularly when the subject moves.
Details…
| Event | Visit to Peck Butterfly House |
| Location | Northern Illinois |
| Date/Time | 6/18/2021 2;40 pm Local Time |
| Weather | Partly Cloudy | 88°F | Light Winds |
| Method | Time and patience are required for handheld focus. |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V3 with an Nikon AF-S 70-300mm lens and a 21mm extension tube |
Exposure
| 300mm (810mm) f/7.1 1/160s -0.33ev 1600iso |
Jun 16, 2021 | 21mm MOVO for Nikon 1, AF DC 135mm f2D, Daily Image 2021, Flowers, Macro Flowers & Butterflies, Nikon 1 V3
Macro Flowers & Butterflies | Contour Close Macro photography can give you a very different perspective which is better than the naked eye. Just look at the amazing detail in a simple flower.
The Back Story My walkabouts tend to take longer in the spring. It takes time and patience to capture nice macro images especially with a manual focus lens.
Details…
| Event | Daily Walkabout |
| Location | Northern Illinois |
| Date/Time | 5/30/2021 5:25 pm Local Time |
| Weather | Partly Cloudy | 66°F | Light Winds |
| Method | Time and patience are required for handheld manual focus. |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V3 with an Nikon AF DC 135mm f2D lens and a MOVO 21mm extension tube |
Exposure
| 135mm (365mm) f/8 1/1250s -0.33ev 1600iso |
Jun 15, 2021 | 21mm MOVO for Nikon 1, AF DC 135mm f2D, Daily Image 2021, Macro Flowers & Butterflies, Nikon 1 V3, Pugs
Macro Flowers & Butterflies | Pug Watching Butterfly OK. it’s not a butterfly. In fact, he’s not even watching a butterfly. Still, this image reminds me of the intensity sometimes required when capturing butterfly images. In this case, cleaning the camera turned into a Pug moment. Want to rub noses?
