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Bluedicks w/snail

15 November, 2008 by Adam R. Paul

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This photo, taken several years ago at Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge (how’s that for a long title?), is probably the best one I made with my Sigma 50mm macro lens.  I’ve since moved to Canon’s 100mm f/2.8 macro, which I am very happy with.  Although one of the 180mm macros would be lovely, I do not do enough field macro work to make it worthwhile.  Plus they’re pretty big and heavy!

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  1. on 15 November, 2008 at 20:13 montucky

    What a truly great photo! Perfect!


  2. on 16 November, 2008 at 06:43 Thomas

    Beautiful shot and the way you have composed the whole flower with the snail makes it a amazing composition as well


  3. on 18 November, 2008 at 18:49 Red

    The purple really jumps out at you from the background of stems. The snail is an intriguing addition. I’m trying to figure out how it got onto that petal in that particular position without munching any of the other petals for breakfast.

    Yes, the 180mm macro is one to dream about… i’m currently dreaming of a 400mm f/2.8 but am more likely to rent than own.


  4. on 19 November, 2008 at 08:30 Adam R. Paul

    Montucky: Thanks!

    Thomas: nice of you to say. At that time in my photography, I suspect any compositional brilliance was entirely accidental 🙂

    Red: Yikes, are you planning on hiring a Sherpa to haul that lens around for you? If your primary interest is wildlife, go for the 500 f/4, or, much cheaper & lighter, the 400 f/5.6. Or the 300 f/4 w/a 1.4x TC (what I use these days).


  5. on 21 November, 2008 at 09:00 scienceguy288

    Don’t see that everyday.


  6. on 23 November, 2008 at 21:10 Bernie Kasper

    Wonderful color and light Adam, the snail adds a great touch !!



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