Firefly Trails. Composite of 450 images taken with a Nikon D4 camera and 80-400 mm VRII telephoto zoom lens (ISO 3200, 210 mm, f/8, 30 sec). Composite generated using Photoshop CC (statistics, maximum).
Firefly Trails. Composite of 450 images taken with a Nikon D4 camera and 80-400 mm VRII telephoto zoom lens (ISO 3200, 210 mm, f/8, 30 sec). Composite generated using Photoshop CC (statistics, maximum). (David J Mathre)
Author: David Mathre
I am a scientist by training (Eckerd College, BSc; Caltech, Ph.D.). I worked for 27 years as a Chemist in the Pharmaceutical Industry developing processes to manufacture medicines for human and animal health. I now spend my time as a photographer and world traveler. My interests include the natural world, wildlife, landscapes, sky, and seascapes, travel, and astrophotography. I look for unique ways of viewing the world and presenting my images. I have traveled to over 55 countries in six continents, often on Semester at Sea voyages. While at home in New Jersey, I spend time on home renovation and expansion of a wildflower garden/meadow.
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5 thoughts on “Wednesday (08-July-2015) — New Jersey”
+David Mathre Great capture! I try to catch stuff in the air often and never get results this good. But your photo details give me a fine tutorial: 210mm and 30 seconds at f8–worth a try.
+Tom Malloy Thanks. Just realize that this is a composite of several hundred images. A long night taking the images and hours of processing time even with a fast computer. I actually have 3 cameras set up 100, 200, and 600 mm to take the firefly images, but I am way behind in processing the images.There is only a short period when the fireflies are flashing.
+David Mathre Great capture! I try to catch stuff in the air often and never get results this good. But your photo details give me a fine tutorial: 210mm and 30 seconds at f8–worth a try.
+Tom Malloy Thanks. Just realize that this is a composite of several hundred images. A long night taking the images and hours of processing time even with a fast computer. I actually have 3 cameras set up 100, 200, and 600 mm to take the firefly images, but I am way behind in processing the images.There is only a short period when the fireflies are flashing.
This is amazing! Aunt Mary
+David Mathre Wow. That's a lot of creative technique and a lot of work. I'm impressed.
Very nice +David Mathre. Thank you for sharing with +Breakfast Art Club.