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Posted: **Mon May 11, 2009 7:09 pm**

Just got back from 10 days in Florida, US.
Will post some of the Everglades later.
Spent a lot of time chasing these little guys at Butterfly World, near Ft. Lauderdale. No tripods or monopods allowed, SB 900 was essential and it's difficult to get complete freezing of the wings with just one flash, resulting in some ghosting.
You need a minimum of at least 3 for these guys with a proper feeder setup to get it right. I wish we had these guys here! :cry:

C & C most welcome.

Cheers
Marc

D300, 70-200 + SB900.
1/60s f/10 @ 200. M flash @ 1/8 (producing around 1/8000s, tried 1/16 but resulted in very dark BG)

Posted: **Mon May 11, 2009 8:00 pm**

Really lovely,
I think #3 is my pick probably because the background shows the bird in more detail - great timing and light
Well done wish they were here also
DebT

Posted: **Mon May 11, 2009 8:03 pm**

marc wrote:Just got back from 10 days in Florida, US.

And you didn't invite us to join you?

I hope that you at least tried to catch up with our old friend, EnergyPolice.

The third of these images is wonderful. The daintiness of the bird's wings is beautifully displayed.

Well done.

Posted: **Mon May 11, 2009 9:08 pm**

Wow Marc,
These are great. I have had the pleasure of watching them and they move about a bit.

Posted: **Mon May 11, 2009 11:19 pm**

wow, the last one is great! man these little guys move those wings pretty darn fast! ain't nature amazing!

Posted: **Tue May 12, 2009 10:34 am**

Very nice! I have to agree with everyone above, #3 is simply outstanding, the level of detail...

Hope you had a good trip.

What is the story with no monopods/tripods?

Posted: **Tue May 12, 2009 12:37 pm**

Thanks everyone for the positive comments.
Steve,the no pod rule is because (I think) there is not much room on the paths for them, and also most likely do to litigation/law suits!! This is the US after all!!
Cheers
Marc

Posted: **Tue May 12, 2009 12:43 pm**

beautiful shots! Very envious of your skill. Look forward to seeing more.

Posted: **Tue May 12, 2009 12:48 pm**

Outstanding shots. Those wings are fluttering faster than a....well, really fast, and to capture them is sensational.

Posted: **Tue May 12, 2009 9:19 pm**

Kickass #3. Was the SB900 off camera?

Posted: **Tue May 12, 2009 9:32 pm**

surenj wrote:Kickass #3. Was the SB900 off camera?

Yes Surenj, used an off camera bracket.

Posted: **Tue May 12, 2009 10:22 pm**

Terrific captures Marc. Really think the last's composition is outstanding.
cheers
marco

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