Caedes
Upload Images
Welcome guest
Log In or Register
User Stats
- 3 total users online
- 38 users active today
- 259167 total members
- +show users online
Honeybee #29
© ryzst
(copyright information)
Uploaded: 03/31/13 5:02 AM GMT
Honeybee #29
Views: 1466
Dlds: 51
Status: active
Dlds: 51
Status: active
Gallery:
(Main) photography->insects/spiders
Shot at about 2X with the Canon MP-E65 macro lens and a ring flash. I like the intimacy this superb lens gives to close-ups. It really feels like a bugs-eye point of view.
Comments
Post a Comment - Subscribe to this discussionDon't envy me, join me.
There's a completely undiscovered country, right under our noses.
There's a completely undiscovered country, right under our noses.
0∈
[?]
There are more things in heaven and earth,
than are dreamt of in your philosophy. W.S.
That Bee looks big enough for a saddle, Russ. Lovely frontal detail.
5∈
[?]
Wow! Brilliant close-up you have here. You are almost eye-to-eye with this little feller. I envy you that camera you have, as this is a wonderful example of what it can do. Well done!
Ann
Ann
5∈
[?]
Thank you both for the nice comments.
And yes, it literally is eye-to-eye. At 2X magnification, the front lens is about 3-4 inches from the focus point (the face). Most insects won't tolerate anything that close and it's challenging to sneak up on them. Bees are fearless and single-minded though, so getting right in their faces is doable. And no, I don't get stung or have any worries about it. Honeybees aren't aggressive normally, but their occasional curiosity might be misinterpreted by some people.
And yes, it literally is eye-to-eye. At 2X magnification, the front lens is about 3-4 inches from the focus point (the face). Most insects won't tolerate anything that close and it's challenging to sneak up on them. Bees are fearless and single-minded though, so getting right in their faces is doable. And no, I don't get stung or have any worries about it. Honeybees aren't aggressive normally, but their occasional curiosity might be misinterpreted by some people.
0∈
[?]
There are more things in heaven and earth,
than are dreamt of in your philosophy. W.S.
That is an impressive lens Russ. Canon has some really superior lens. They are pricey though. You are achieving some really good results. Yes those bees normally don't pay any attention to you when they are busy doing what they do.
5∈
[?]
Life's moments are sweet. I just want to capture all that I can of them.
A wonderful close up Russ - well done !
5∈
[?]
My thanks to all who leave comments for my work and to those of you who like one enough to make it a favourite. To touch just one person that way makes each image worthwhile. . . . . . . . . .. . . . "The question is not what you look at, but what you see" ~ Marcel Proust
Oh, the things we can now see thanks to the macro lens...great work, Russ.
5∈
[?]
Change is inevitable, except from vending machines.
Thank you for the very kind feedback everyone.
The impact of bees on our economy & lives is enormous, but most people regard them as a pest. That's too bad, because in the wild they're very non-threatening and fun, but challenging, to shoot. My own success rate is about 5-10%, if that.
The impact of bees on our economy & lives is enormous, but most people regard them as a pest. That's too bad, because in the wild they're very non-threatening and fun, but challenging, to shoot. My own success rate is about 5-10%, if that.
0∈
[?]
There are more things in heaven and earth,
than are dreamt of in your philosophy. W.S.
Very nice close up work. Good focus, details and colours in the photo. I've yet to get stung by a bee when photographing them.
5∈
[?]
It is hard enough to remember my opinions, without also remembering my reasons for them! — Friedrich Nietzsche
impressive, good DOF and color
5∈
[?]
So is a good comment all about the praise or is constructive criticism a good comment. all I see is people praising each other. I would would like real comments that help me with my work. That help me take better pictures. Perhaps camera settings, setup, etc.. Your thoughts on this?
mary