I have some old pictures of them sitting with open wings (something I usually see). These are taken from two separate occasions (only 2 times I've been in recently with my camera).
I find I have to spend about 10 mins in there with the lens cap off to allow it to aclimatise before it stops fogging up! I hasten to add that in that time I also turn into a sweaty moo which is deeply unpleasant for everyone!!
Hehe thanks. It is incredibly annoying when my lens steams up (something that aso annoys me in Realm of the Red Ape, Islands in Danger and the Tropical Realm (and possibly Spirit, but can't remember on that one).
I usually have to wait, but I have a lens cloth handy that can help out a little (though usually it just fogs straight back up ). It is a regular occurance that by the time my lens is acclimatised, I am too hot and irritable to be bothered taking any photos, and I usually just walk straight out of the building in a huff
One tip is to walk straight through the exhibit, spend a few moments looking at the puapa and then start working your way back in a loop towards the entrance. It's less humid at the far end and the camera will acclimatise more quickly.
Likewise if you really must changes lenses, do it at the far end by the exit, and as quickly as possible.
One tip is to walk straight through the exhibit, spend a few moments looking at the puapa and then start working your way back in a loop towards the entrance. It's less humid at the far end and the camera will acclimatise more quickly.
Likewise if you really must changes lenses, do it at the far end by the exit, and as quickly as possible.
Nice tips, I didn't know about the humidity level. I can understand the reason for not changing lenses if you can help it (I'd imagine fog on the sensor is the problem?).
Quick question about the Butterfly Journey, how come it doesn't have Queen Alexandra's or Atlas moths?
I can only assume the lack of moths is 'butterfly' journey, and are there any QAs in captivity that they could get? I think I heard somewhere that they had Atlas moths at one point but they died. These are two of the instantly recognisable species, and I think they would really help compliment the 'journey.' Mind, you lot probably know better
Nice tips, I didn't know about the humidity level. I can understand the reason for not changing lenses if you can help it (I'd imagine fog on the sensor is the problem?).
Quick question about the Butterfly Journey, how come it doesn't have Queen Alexandra's or Atlas moths?
I can only assume the lack of moths is 'butterfly' journey, and are there any QAs in captivity that they could get? I think I heard somewhere that they had Atlas moths at one point but they died. These are two of the instantly recognisable species, and I think they would really help compliment the 'journey.' Mind, you lot probably know better
They certainly have had Atlas Moths. Bear in mind that thee are hundreds of species available and they're unlikely to have all of them at once! Plus they have their regular suppliers in the tropics and it will depend on what species they are propagating - I'm not sure off the top of my head where they are to check with the range of the Atlas Moth but it's likely they'll only breed local species.
I'ts a bit like asking why Europe on the Edge doesn't have Great Bitterns - there's probably no particular reason they couldn't, except they can't have everything!
I get that they can't have everything, I was only thinking of those two species because a) They are the biggest moth and butterfly species, and I know they would draw alot of attention (especially from kids), and b) The Queen Alexandra's is classed as Endangered (if I am correct), so would have a good conservation focus.
