I went out to the DeSoto National Forest and took some pictures.
The ones that turned out the best were the macros, so here they are.
If you want to see the trouble I went through to get these shots, it is posted at
http://www.frihost.com/forums/vt-96504.html
So, lets get started with what turned out the best, really: the butterflies:
Worst first: just trying to sneak up on one on the ground:
Then, an extremely lucky shot catching them in the action of dancing around:
For pure artistry, I think this one is the best.
Then, I got a very rare opportunity: just as I was about to take a macro of this flower, a butterfly lands on it! How often does that happen with you sitting there ready to take a shot?
The wings are still moving too fast for the camera.
And the best of the butterfly shots:
I'm still amazed that I got the opportunity for a shot like that... It was astounding good luck!
Now, a couple of random ones that are interesting, but don't fit in with the set:
First, some interesting erosion effects:
And, one tree twisting itself around another... It would be interesting to see these two in a decade or two, when they've grown:
Arachnophobes, skip these next images! It's time for the spiders!
First, a very large banana spider:
The picture is only slightly larger than actual size.
I knew a poor guy who ate one of these once. That taught him not to ride an ATV through a grove with his mouth open...
Then, a couple that I can't identify:
I didn't see this one 'till I almost touched it:
(look to the left of the lowest leg, and you'll see another bug, badly out of focus... Perhaps this spider is hunting it?)
Okay, back to things that are pleasant to look at... Let's have some flowers:
I didn't notice the bug next to this one until I looked at the picture on the computer. The macro mode is truly amazing!
You like?
Last edited by ocalhoun on Sun Aug 24, 2008 6:29 pm; edited 1 time in total
The ones that turned out the best were the macros, so here they are.
If you want to see the trouble I went through to get these shots, it is posted at
http://www.frihost.com/forums/vt-96504.html
So, lets get started with what turned out the best, really: the butterflies:
Worst first: just trying to sneak up on one on the ground:
Then, an extremely lucky shot catching them in the action of dancing around:
For pure artistry, I think this one is the best.
Then, I got a very rare opportunity: just as I was about to take a macro of this flower, a butterfly lands on it! How often does that happen with you sitting there ready to take a shot?
The wings are still moving too fast for the camera.
And the best of the butterfly shots:
I'm still amazed that I got the opportunity for a shot like that... It was astounding good luck!
Now, a couple of random ones that are interesting, but don't fit in with the set:
First, some interesting erosion effects:
And, one tree twisting itself around another... It would be interesting to see these two in a decade or two, when they've grown:
Arachnophobes, skip these next images! It's time for the spiders!
First, a very large banana spider:
The picture is only slightly larger than actual size.
I knew a poor guy who ate one of these once. That taught him not to ride an ATV through a grove with his mouth open...
Then, a couple that I can't identify:
I didn't see this one 'till I almost touched it:
(look to the left of the lowest leg, and you'll see another bug, badly out of focus... Perhaps this spider is hunting it?)
Okay, back to things that are pleasant to look at... Let's have some flowers:
I didn't notice the bug next to this one until I looked at the picture on the computer. The macro mode is truly amazing!
You like?
Last edited by ocalhoun on Sun Aug 24, 2008 6:29 pm; edited 1 time in total
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Too bad they don't know I just want a picture. 
