Fireflies. Admittedly, a weird shot in the dark. I was trying to use the same approach that I used with lightning -- trying to take a series of rapid-fire shots, in hopes that I'd catch the fireflies with their lights on at the same time. All I can say is that it is easier to photograph a lightning strike. I managed to catch these three fireflies all lit up at the same time, but the shutter speed was so slow that they appear as streaks. For my UK visitors -- do you have fireflies over there?? They are wonderful little insects that come out around sunset in the summer.
I've shot fireflies many times. My method is to set my tripod mounted camera focus to any fixed point (manual focus), set to bulb, F8.0 and ISO 100. I lock the shutter open while covering the lens with a piece of black velvet covered cardboard. I then try to time my removing the cardboard with the brightest burst of fireflies. I usually leave the lens open for about 1/2 to 3 seconds. I then release the cable release and the shutter. This is the same method I use for fireworks shots.
ReplyDeleteOh, I love fireflies, and I like the way you've caught their movement--they look like tiny comets!
ReplyDeleteMy kids used to collect them in a jar at night. I have no particular love for insects, but I always made the kids let them go when the evening was over. They seem too delightful and harmless to just let die.
ReplyDeleteWe don't have those over here - and if we did (even if they don't bite) I would get bitten or burnt by one ;-) Great shot!
ReplyDeleteWe don't have them in Florida, but we had them when I was growing up in Missouri! We used to chase them in the yard. :)
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