Jun 12, 2021 | 1 VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6, 21mm MOVO for Nikon 1, Butterflies, Daily Image 2021, Flowers, Macro Flowers & Butterflies, Nikon 1 V3
Macro Flowers & Butterflies | Lunch Break It may be a break from lunching. Still, the eyes have the image. For more images, see Peck Butterfly House | a 7 Image Story.
The Back Story A late lunch zoom break leads to a visit to Peck’s Butterfly House.
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| Event | Visit to Peck’s Butterfly House |
| Location | Northern Illinois |
| Date/Time | 9/02/2020 2:34 pm Local Time |
| Weather | Cloudy | 71°F | Light Winds |
| Method | Time and patience are required to focus. |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V3 with a 30-110mm lens and 21mm extension tube |
Jun 11, 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 | Contour & Detail Smooth contour surrounds crisp detail to make a pleasing image.
The Back Story My walkabouts tend to take longer in the spring. It takes time and patience to capture nice macro images.
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| Event | Daily Walkabout |
| Location | Northern Illinois |
| Date/Time | 4/25/2021 3:43 pm Local Time |
| Weather | Cloudy | 43°F | Moderate Winds |
| Method | Time and patience are required to focus. |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V3 with a 30-110mm lens and 21mm extension tube |
Jun 10, 2021 | 1 VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6, 21mm MOVO for Nikon 1, Bee, Daily Image 2021, Flowers, Macro Flowers & Butterflies, Nikon 1 V3
Macro Flowers & Butterflies | Monarch Lunch Monarch butterflies are native to North America with additional populations in Hawaii, Portugal, Spain, Australia, and New Zealand. It has a lifespan of six to eight months. Its wingspan measures 3.7 to 4.1 inches. Monarch Butterflies are not as plentiful as they once were. They have declined by around 90% in the last three decades due to the disappearance of milkweed plants. They need milkweed plants to complete their life cycle. Unfortunately, the milkweed population has been decreasing for a number of years. Female monarchs only lay eggs on milkweed plants since monarch caterpillars only eat milkweed. The milkweed plant provides both food and shelter for a caterpillar. After emerging, the adult Monarch eats nectar from a variety of flowering plants. For more images, see Peck Butterfly House | a 7 Image Story.
The Back Story Capturing nice butterfly images at the Peck Butterfly House requires time and patience. The butterflies don’t sit still for long. Even though they are in an enclosed space, they don’t just pose for a photograph.
Details…
| Event | Visit to Peck’s Butterfly House |
| Location | Northern Illinois |
| Date/Time | 9/02/2020 2:47 pm Local Time |
| Weather | Partly Cloudy | 86°F | Moderate Winds |
| Method | Time and patience are required to focus. |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V3 with a 30-110mm lens and 21mm extension tube |
Jun 9, 2021 | 1 VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6, 21mm MOVO for Nikon 1, Bee, Daily Image 2021, Flowers, Macro Flowers & Butterflies, Nikon 1 V3
Macro Flowers & Butterflies | Thistle Bee Some varieties of thistles grow tall in these parts. Bees love them.
The Back Story After leaving the Peck Butterfly House, a short hike around the grounds turned up a few nice images. For more images, see Peck Butterfly House | a 7 Image Story.
Details…
| Event | Visit to Peck’s Butterfly House |
| Location | Northern Illinois |
| Date/Time | 8/29/2020 2:46 pm Local Time |
| Weather | Partly Cloudy | 82°F | Moderate Winds |
| Method | Time and patience are required to focus. |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V3 with a 30-110mm lens and 21mm extension tube |
Jun 8, 2021 | 1 VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6, 21mm MOVO for Nikon 1, Butterflies, Daily Image 2021, Macro Flowers & Butterflies, Nikon 1 V3
Macro Flowers & Butterflies | Head On Many butterfly images make the butterfly look light and fluffy. This head on image shows us a different side of the butterfly. When you look at them on their own level, head to head, they look quite formidable. For more butterfly images, also see Peck Butterfly House | a 7 Image Story.
The Back Story The Peck Butterfly House offers the opportunity to get very close to a number of beautiful butterflies. Time and patience are required to focus even though the butterflies are plentiful.
Details…
| Event | Trip to the Peck Butterfly House |
| Location | Northern Illinois |
| Date/Time | 6/10/2021 2:51 pm Local Time |
| Weather | Fair | 88°F | Light Winds |
| Method | Time and patience are required to focus |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V3 with a 30-110mm lens and 21mm extension tube |
Jun 7, 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 | Red Symmetry Beautiful flower! Butterflies seem to like it.
The Back Story A simple evening walkabout sometimes yields a nice flower image. Keep an extension tube in your pocket.
Details…
| Event | Visit to Peck’s Butterfly House |
| Location | Northern Illinois |
| Date/Time | 8/29/2020 2:25 pm Local Time |
| Weather | Partly Cloudy | 82°F | Moderate Winds |
| Method | Time and patience are required to focus. |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V3 with a 30-110mm lens and 21mm extension tube |
Jun 6, 2021 | 1 VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6, 21mm MOVO for Nikon 1, Butterflies, Daily Image 2021, Macro Flowers & Butterflies, Nikon 1 V3
Macro Flowers & Butterflies | Attack Profile Those eyes look intent. Although a butterfly is capable of viewing approximately 314 inches around itself, these eyes seem to be looking forward. For more butterfly images, also see Peck Butterfly House | a 7 Image Story.
The Back Story The Peck Butterfly House offers the opportunity to get very close to a number of beautiful butterflies. Time and patience are required to focus even though the butterflies are plentiful.
Details…
| Event | Trip to the Peck Butterfly House |
| Location | Northern Illinois |
| Date/Time | 6/10/2021 2:52 pm Local Time |
| Weather | Fair | 88°F | Light Winds |
| Method | Time and patience are required to focus |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V3 with a 30-110mm lens and 21mm extension tube |
Jun 5, 2021 | 1 VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6, 21mm MOVO for Nikon 1, Daily Image 2021, Leaves, Macro Flowers & Butterflies, Nikon 1 V3
Macro Flowers & Butterflies | Natural Spire Sometimes, the design is the picture.
The Back Story A simple evening walkabout sometimes yields a nice image. Remember to keep an extension tube in your pocket.
Details…
| Event | Daily Walkabout |
| Location | Northern Illinois |
| Date/Time | 5/20/2021 7:41 pm Local Time |
| Weather | Mostly Cloudy | 81°F | Moderate Winds |
| Method | Time and patience are required to focus. |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V3 with a 30-110mm lens and 21mm extension tube |
