Jun 30, 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 | Butterfly View The butterfly sees the good stuff.
The Back Story Even with f/9, the entire image can not be entirely in focus.
Details…
| Event | Daily Walkabout |
| Location | Northern Illinois |
| Date/Time | 6/10/2021 2:36 pm Local Time |
| Weather | Fair | 88°F | Light Winds |
| Method | Get close and adjust the zoom to focus then use auto focus. |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V3 with a 1 VR Nikon 30-110mm lens and a MOVO 21mm extension tube |
Exposure
| 110mm (297mm) f/9 1/400s -2.33ev 800iso |
Jun 29, 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 | Leaf’s Edge This contour of a leaf’s edge looks rather serrated when viewed closely.
The Back Story Looking over the leaf’s edge looks like a long jump to the next leaf due partially to the thin depth of field and long focal length.
Details…
| Event | Daily Walkabout |
| Location | Northern Illinois |
| Date/Time | 6/13/2021 2:48 pm Local Time |
| Weather | Fair | 86°F | Light Winds |
| Method | Get close and adjust the zoom to focus then use auto focus. |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V3 with a 1 Nikon 30-110mm lens and a MOVO 21mm extension tube |
Exposure
| 93mm (365mm) f/8 1/125s -0.33ev 2200iso |
Jun 28, 2021 | 21mm MOVO for Nikon 1, AF DC 135mm f2D, Daily Image 2021, Flowers, Macro Flowers & Butterflies, Nikon 1 V3
Macro Flowers & Butterflies | Star Bright Star contours make pleasing images most of the time.
The Back Story At f/5, the depth of field is very thin. Too thin? Well maybe, it all depends on what you want in your photo.
Details…
| Event | Daily Walkabout |
| Location | Northern Illinois |
| Date/Time | 8/10/2020 7:06 pm Local Time |
| Weather | Mostly Cloudy | 76°F | Light 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/5 1/60s -0.33ev 1600iso |
Jun 27, 2021 | 21mm MOVO for Nikon 1, AF DC 135mm f2D, Daily Image 2021, Flowers, Macro Flowers & Butterflies, Nikon 1 V3
Macro Flowers & Butterflies | Wet String Sometimes the subject just jumps out at you!
The Back Story Notice that even with f/8, the increase the depth of field is not enough to keep this stringy flower and the leaves in focus when using an extension tubes.
Details…
| Event | Daily Walkabout |
| Location | Northern Illinois |
| Date/Time | 6/08/2021 4:06 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/8 1/250s -0.33ev 2500iso |
Jun 26, 2021 | 21mm MOVO for Nikon 1, AF DC 135mm f2D, Daily Image 2021, Flowers, Macro Flowers & Butterflies, Nikon 1 V3
Macro Flowers & Butterflies | Double Drops Surface tension keeps these water droplets from running off the leaf.
The Back Story Notice that even with f/8, the increase the depth of field is not enough to keep this leaf in focus when using an extension tubes.
Details…
| Event | Daily Walkabout |
| Location | Northern Illinois |
| Date/Time | 6/08/2021 3:58 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/8 1/250s -0.33ev 2500iso |
Jun 25, 2021 | 21mm MOVO for Nikon 1, AF DC 135mm f2D, Daily Image 2021, Flowers, Macro Flowers & Butterflies, Nikon 1 V3
Macro Flowers & Butterflies | Spilling Drops Water droplets add contour to the leaf’s symmetry.
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/8 to increase the depth of field to get most of this leaf in focus.
Details…
| Event | Daily Walkabout |
| Location | Northern Illinois |
| Date/Time | 6/08/2021 4:05 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/8 1/800s -0.33ev 1600iso |
Jun 24, 2021 | 21mm MOVO for Nikon 1, AF DC 135mm f2D, Daily Image 2021, Flowers, Macro Flowers & Butterflies, Nikon 1 V3
Macro Flowers & Butterflies | Flower Burst One nice benefit of working from home is to take a break in between showers with the sun shining. A rainy day with intermittent sun make for interesting opportunities in macro photography.
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/8 to increase the depth of field to get most of the flower in focus.
Details…
| Event | Daily Walkabout |
| Location | Northern Illinois |
| Date/Time | 6/08/2021 4:04 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/8 1/250s -0.33ev 1600iso |
Jun 23, 2021 | 21mm MOVO for Nikon 1, AF DC 135mm f2D, Daily Image 2021, Flowers, Macro Flowers & Butterflies, Nikon 1 V3
Macro Flowers & Butterflies | Rain Drops A rainy day with intermittent sun make for interesting opportunities in macro photography. Water droplets create magic for leaf images.
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/8 to increase the depth of field to get most of the water droplets in focus.
Details…
| Event | Daily Walkabout |
| Location | Northern Illinois |
| Date/Time | 6/08/2021 3:57 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/8 1/250s -0.33ev 1600iso |
