Common Brown Butterfly

[Alan]

Hi,

Common Brown Butterfly, Heteronympha merope merope. Stacks of them around at the moment - mostly males, the females emerge later for some reason.

Another attempt with the old Sigma 135-400mm. (see "Wren on a Twig" for the First)

Charles and Mick suggested stopping down the lens (and not pushing it to it's max focal length)

The difference is marked to say the least - thanks guys

Here's today's experiment - all 400 ISO - on a monopod, but quite windy, so not many keepers. (there is also a Rock Rose over in Flora)

#1 f/11, f 300mm
#2 f/9 f 300mm
#3 f9 300mm

[loose cannon]

These images make me want to sell the Canon L glass and move up to the Sigma.

Absolutely beautiful Alan. You are a constant source of inspiration, thanks for sharing these.

[MarkB1]

Lovely shots Alan.

[sejac]

Alan, the lens works for sure, just like the tog behind it.

The light, color and bokeh are all there.

I'd compare these to what you'd get from a Nikon 300mm f2.8 any day!

[Alan]

Many thanks guys for your advice and comments - what a friendly sharing place this is - I learn something everyday here.

Cheers

[eaglem]

You've done well with that series of shots, good work.