Nick Volpe
Chequered Swallowtail (Papilio demoleus)
When we go on short nature walks around Darwin we are often targeting a group of animals, be it birds or insects, which require different camera gear. Due to weight restrictions and the scorching heat of the Northern Territory, we often only either carry our telephoto lens or macro gear.
Of course this means on dedicated birdwatching walks we always encounter amazing macro opportunities that never present themselves when we are carrying macro gear, such as these two butterflies!
Luckily, the Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM is a very versatile lens and with a steady enough hand can be used for smaller subjects! I was pretty impressed with the results
Chequered Swallowtail (Papilio demoleus)
When we go on short nature walks around Darwin we are often targeting a group of animals, be it birds or insects, which require different camera gear. Due to weight restrictions and the scorching heat of the Northern Territory, we often only either carry our telephoto lens or macro gear.
Of course this means on dedicated birdwatching walks we always encounter amazing macro opportunities that never present themselves when we are carrying macro gear, such as these two butterflies!
Luckily, the Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM is a very versatile lens and with a steady enough hand can be used for smaller subjects! I was pretty impressed with the results