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The photographer canreveal the delicacy of adamselfly by exploitinga simple, shadowybackground.12 Tubac RoadPO Box 1349Tubac, AZ 85646There are many specialty lenses usedfor close-ups. By and large, they arecalled macro lenses. Whichever lensyou use, depth of field is the keyto these images. You need a broadenough focus area to highlight thesubject but narrow enough focus areato blur and simplify the backgroundso that it’s not too “busy” and doesn’tdistract from the subject. Whenusing a zoom lens, the more youzoom, the less depth you get.Many artistic shots, as distinguishedfrom reference shots, don’t requirea critter or plant to be entirely infocus. For butterflies, it’s importantto have a clear image of the head andantennae and proboscis (or “tongue”which sips nectar). For flowers, oftenjust parts of them are required, suchas the stamen and pistil together, orseveral petals.Of course, the wings of butterfliesare the highlights of the show, andit’s good to remember that theundersides of wings sometimesare not as striking or colorfulas the top of the wings.Dragonflies and damselfliesare a favorite subject, too.These critters provide some ofthe most delicate subjects fornature photography. For them,it’s best to get the entire wingfocused, if you can, to showoff the shine and detail. Thesecritters often will sit still for youlonger than will some of the others.Finally, for the amateur naturalistin borderland Arizona, theidentification of a photo’s subject isa big part of the fun. Field guidesgalore exist to help you with this,and can be used for taking noteswhile you shoot, or better, back at theranch with your finished pictures infront of you. I often use the internet.For identifying any critter, it’s best ifyou have shots from different angles,and for flowers, you should haveshots of its stem and leaves.Murray Bolesta owns CactusHuggersGallery in Tubac, on the frontage roadin the new La Entrada Plaza. Hisphotography business actively supportsthe struggle to preserve southernArizona’s natural, rural, and culturalheritage.www.CactusHuggers.commurray@cactushuggers.com.“SOLD” 16 Plaza RdExcellent Retail Property1678 sq.ft. of retailspace available. Call Carole Bejarano at (520) 444-8388 for moreinformation. Priced at $450,000.Cielito Charmer122 Calle Barrio de Tubac2300 sq. ft. townhomewith 3 Bdr/2.75Bth right inthe heart of Tubac. Pricedat $560,000. For moreinformation please call GinaJarman at(520) 841-1843. MLS#:35638 &1025905 Villaescusa Ct.Country Club ClassicUltimate in luxury in the TubacCountry Club. 4Bdr/4Bth, 5208sq. ft. on nearly 0.75 of an acre.Please call Carole Bejaranoat (520) 444-8388 for moreinformation. Priced at $1,550,000.MLS #: 35704 & 102641.702 Lombard Way Premier Location in the EmbarcaderoExceptional one bedroom, 1.5bath townhome! Fully furnishedwith decorator package &accessories consisting of highquality Thomasville furnitureand imported alder woodtables & cabinets. Pleasecall Gina Jarman for moreinformation at (520) 841-1843.Priced at $325,000. MLS #:105197 & 38989.Private and quietproperty withplenty of wildlifeand mature trees.Easy access to the Anza Trail; walkto the village of Tubac; Openkitchen with breakfast nook,oak cabinets, upgraded lightingand built-in desk. Many moreupgardes. For more informationplease contact Meg Flanders at (520) 603-8752. Priced at $299,000 . MLS #:105239 & 39022.Residential Lots and AcreageStarting at $12,000Residential lots and acreage with viewsand more. Select from a unique varietyof properties upon which build yourdream home. For more informationplease call the office at (520) 398-2962.IndependentlyOwned & Operated 34www.Longrealtytubac.com520-398-2962