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"A Miss is as Good as a Mile"

  

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Via:  community  •  7 years ago  •  13 comments

"A Miss is as Good as a Mile"


  1. "A miss is as good as a mile."





    The fact of failure or escape is not affected by the narrowness of the margin.


    A part of me wishes I did not get this shot earlier today; and while it bodes well regarding the chance for a completely successful such image … this one's a heartbreaker. 

    So close … but still "no cigar".

    butterflyheartbreakersm_AGU2576.jpg

    Another couple of inches … may as well have been a mile.

    © A. Mac/A.G.

    butterflyflight_AGU2572sm.jpg

    Another "Close But No Cigar"

    © A. Mac/A.G.

    wildbergamot_AGU2546sm.jpg

    Wild Bergamot Flower and a Condylostylid Long-legged Fly (1/16-1/4" in length)

    © A. Mac/A.G.







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A. Macarthur
Professor Guide
link   seeder  A. Macarthur    7 years ago

Fortunately, I got several good shots while I was out there earlier today.

 
 
 
One Miscreant
Professor Silent
link   One Miscreant  replied to  A. Macarthur   7 years ago

It must have been flap of those wings moving the camera. Still a very detailed & beautiful shot. Thanks for sharing it...

 
 
 
Kavika
Professor Principal
link   Kavika     7 years ago

Cigar or no cigar, it's a great photo.

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
Professor Guide
link   seeder  A. Macarthur    7 years ago

Tomorrow is another day … I will post at least one or two other shots from today.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
Professor Expert
link   Buzz of the Orient    7 years ago

I've determined that butterflies in flight have to be one of the hardest things to zero in on, so you didn't do as badly as you said. It's like trying to focus on a bouncing ball.  Maybe try a little less telephoto and more reliance on cropping to give more leeway next time.

 
 
 
Randy
Sophomore Quiet
link   Randy    7 years ago

Excellent shot anyway!

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
Professor Guide
link   seeder  A. Macarthur    7 years ago

Just posted another "almost there" shot.

If it's not perfect in every respect … for me, the job isn't finished.

More shots to come.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
Professor Expert
link   Buzz of the Orient  replied to  A. Macarthur   7 years ago

Not perfect? Damned close if it isn't.

 
 
 
Kavika
Professor Principal
link   Kavika     7 years ago

It's a beauty Mac.

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
Professor Guide
link   seeder  A. Macarthur    7 years ago

Posted a third picture … no butterfly, but near-perfect!

More to come.

 
 
 
Uptownchick
Junior Silent
link   Uptownchick    7 years ago

Keep 'em coming Mac!  I love the butterflies!!  The fly looks like it's coming in for a landing...very cool!

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
Professor Guide
link   seeder  A. Macarthur    7 years ago

See you all tomorrow.

Good night.

 
 
 
Kavika
Professor Principal
link   Kavika     7 years ago

Very cool fly, ''look out I'm coming in for a landing''.

 
 

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