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Post by Madame Moorhen on Sept 12, 2012 18:18:15 GMT 1
Well, currently a caterpillar mum and hoping to be a butterfly mum before too long! I'm raising some Swallowtail caterpillars that I brought inside that I found on my dill plants. I've written about it on my blog, but it's a long process so I have only done Part 1 so far as it is still an ongoing thing. Have a look if you are interested in this sort of thing. chateaumoorhen.blogspot.fr/2012/09/raising-swallowtails-part-1.htmlI also have a facebook page for Chateau Moorhen now, which some of you who I'm friends with on facebook have already liked, so thanks for that.  If you like seeing nature photos and occasional veg or flower in your stream then like it and I'll be posting a photo a day (ish). www.facebook.com/ChateauMoorhen |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2012 19:43:23 GMT 1
stunning photo! Can an ordinary digital camera take that sort of thing these days? Me and technology are strangers. My camera is a 35mm Nikon EM....
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Post by Madame Moorhen on Sept 13, 2012 6:23:56 GMT 1
18 views and only one comment.... I knew there was no point posting this Ali as I've had very little response before to wildlife photos, but you did ask.  Annon - what's an 'ordinary' digital camera these days? I've seen stunning macro shots taken from phones! (not mine, it doesn't even have a camera). Thank you for commenting. |
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Post by lib on Sept 13, 2012 8:24:19 GMT 1
Nice one MM. Which camera did you use for this picture and the rest of them on your blog?
Please hurry up with part 2. Found it really interesting and I can see how it takes time to watch and assemble the details.
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Post by Madame Moorhen on Sept 13, 2012 13:11:10 GMT 1
Thanks Lib  This photo and the bigger one of the head capsule I took with my Canon and macro lens, but many of them I used my compact camera (Sony Cybershot). As the windowsill that they are on is about chest height I found it hard to use the big camera with big lens as I had to really stand on tiptoes to get far enough back! It's easier to use the compact and get closer to them. I just found another little swallowtail caterpillar outside this morning and brought it in to join my happy little group! Mad or what!  The two biggies have gone into the first stages of pupation (not sure of correct scientific term) - it seems a slow process to turn into an actual chrysalis. Very interesting to watch everything happen though! I will keep you posted. |
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Post by tinkerbell on Sept 13, 2012 13:53:27 GMT 1
Sorry MM-a stunning pic.Been busy reading your blog and looking at the pics on there.My OH and I always find it so well written,so interesting and the pics a delight.Very professional.Do post more for us all. |
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Post by cosima on Sept 13, 2012 14:19:48 GMT 1
Found you on facebook and will be following avidly.
Lovely photographs...I'm hooked already.
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Post by Madame Moorhen on Sept 13, 2012 19:19:14 GMT 1
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Post by Madame Moorhen on Sept 16, 2012 14:14:36 GMT 1
Part 2 is on my blog now for anyone interested.
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Post by tinkerbell on Sept 16, 2012 22:04:22 GMT 1
Absolutely fascinating and photographs superb! Can't wait for part 3.
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