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Flame · 06:08 AM

Bumblebees are among the most difficult insects to shoot. They always move...
There are lots of blacks... They have shiny eyes...In fact, they are too big...

But sometimes you're lucky. This one was sitting still, as if in coma. The sun was
shining, so I could make use of the background. And a couple of other things I liked.
So I tried it again, and this time, I am more or less satisfied....

EDIT: I modified the photo after comments from Iris.... (She's impossible today...

)

EDIT: I modified the photo again, after comments of dragonfly and yeatzee! Could be it's too contrasty now...

pepecito · 07-30-2010, 06:12 AM

Great shot! Love it!!! 5/5

Lucifer · 07-30-2010, 06:54 AM

Wow, great shot. They are very difficult to shoot and you've nailed it. I really like the look of the flower as well. Thanks for sharing.

**Iris** · 07-30-2010, 09:37 AM

Originally posted by Rense

Bumblebees are among the most difficult insects to shoot. They always move...
There are lots of blacks... They have shiny eyes...In fact, they are too big...

But sometimes you're lucky. This one was sitting still, as if in coma. The sun was
shining, so I could make use of the background. And a couple of other things I liked.
So I tried it again, and this time, I am more or less satisfied....

I totally agree with you that bumblebees are difficult to shoot!
Although it is not so astonishing as "Coma Bee in purple", I like this picture, especially the colours!

A minor point of critique (

,

), the light (on the bee) is a bit unnatural, I immediately get the feeling you used flash!

paulyrichard · 07-30-2010, 10:07 AM

Another stunning effort, Rense. it's a pure joy to see your insect photography.

**Rense** · 07-30-2010, 11:33 AM

Originally posted by pepecito

Great shot! Love it!!! 5/5

Thanks Pepe!

Originally posted by Lucifer

Wow, great shot. They are very difficult to shoot and you've nailed it. I really like the look of the flower as well. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks a lot!

Originally posted by Iris

I totally agree with you that bumblebees are difficult to shoot!
Although it is not so astonishing as "Coma Bee in purple", I like this picture, especially the colours!

A minor point of critique (

,

), the light (on the bee) is a bit unnatural, I immediately get the feeling you used flash!

I agree, and I modified the photo a bit, see the original post. However, the "flash" effect is due to a (too) short flash diffuser, causing the light coming from the front only....

**Iris** · 07-30-2010, 12:12 PM

Originally posted by Rense

EDIT: I modified the photo after comments from Iris.... (She's impossible today...

)

Originally posted by Rense

I agree, and I modified the photo a bit, see the original post. However, the "flash" effect is due to a (too) short flash diffuser, causing the light coming from the front only....

I am impossible today

or nobody dares to give you critique any more

yeatzee · 07-30-2010, 12:21 PM

Originally posted by iris

nobody dares to give you critique any more

.
.

**Rense** · 07-30-2010, 12:29 PM

Originally posted by yeatzee

.
.

Hey! I already said she's impossible today... Don't ever agree with a woman in that state

PointLookout · 07-30-2010, 02:29 PM

Bees are truly amazing creatures and your image does them justice. Both the color and detail are incredible.

daacon · 07-30-2010, 10:50 PM

It's like I was the flower ! Wow great shot.

dragonfly · 07-30-2010, 10:59 PM

I just had some bees removed from my house so it's nice to see the picture, although I think their eyes are more black than in the image.

**Rense** · 07-31-2010, 12:12 AM

Originally posted by PointLookout

Bees are truly amazing creatures and your image does them justice. Both the color and detail are incredible.

Thank you!

Originally posted by daacon

It's like I was the flower ! Wow great shot.

Thanks Dave!

Originally posted by dragonfly

I just had some bees removed from my house so it's nice to see the picture, although I think their eyes are more black than in the image.

Yeah, I think you're right! I will work on that. Thanks!

Frogfish · 07-31-2010, 12:50 AM

You were 'satisfied' ? I would be ecstatic ! Another gorgeous shot Rense.

yeatzee · 07-31-2010, 01:02 AM

Is it my monitor or is there banding in the bokeh/high ISO noise?

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07-30-2010, 09:37 AM	#4
Iris Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bennekom, The Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,369	Originally posted by Rense Bumblebees are among the most difficult insects to shoot. They always move... There are lots of blacks... They have shiny eyes...In fact, they are too big... But sometimes you're lucky. This one was sitting still, as if in coma. The sun was shining, so I could make use of the background. And a couple of other things I liked. So I tried it again, and this time, I am more or less satisfied.... I totally agree with you that bumblebees are difficult to shoot! Although it is not so astonishing as "Coma Bee in purple", I like this picture, especially the colours! A minor point of critique (, , ), the light (on the bee) is a bit unnatural, I immediately get the feeling you used flash!

07-30-2010, 11:33 AM	#6
Rense Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zetten - The Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,050 Original Poster	Originally posted by pepecito Great shot! Love it!!! 5/5 Thanks Pepe! Originally posted by Lucifer Wow, great shot. They are very difficult to shoot and you've nailed it. I really like the look of the flower as well. Thanks for sharing. Thanks a lot! Originally posted by Iris I totally agree with you that bumblebees are difficult to shoot! Although it is not so astonishing as "Coma Bee in purple", I like this picture, especially the colours! A minor point of critique (, , ), the light (on the bee) is a bit unnatural, I immediately get the feeling you used flash! I agree, and I modified the photo a bit, see the original post. However, the "flash" effect is due to a (too) short flash diffuser, causing the light coming from the front only....

07-30-2010, 12:12 PM	#7
Iris Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bennekom, The Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,369	Originally posted by Rense EDIT: I modified the photo after comments from Iris.... (She's impossible today...) Originally posted by Rense I agree, and I modified the photo a bit, see the original post. However, the "flash" effect is due to a (too) short flash diffuser, causing the light coming from the front only.... I am impossible today or nobody dares to give you critique any more

07-30-2010, 02:29 PM	#10
PointLookout Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 33	Wow! Bees are truly amazing creatures and your image does them justice. Both the color and detail are incredible.

07-30-2010, 06:12 AM	#2
pepecito Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Torino (Italy) Posts: 74	Great shot! Love it!!! 5/5

07-30-2010, 06:54 AM	#3
Lucifer New Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 8	Wow, great shot. They are very difficult to shoot and you've nailed it. I really like the look of the flower as well. Thanks for sharing.

07-30-2010, 10:07 AM	#5
paulyrichard Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: London, UK Posts: 871	Another stunning effort, Rense. it's a pure joy to see your insect photography.

07-30-2010, 12:21 PM	#8
yeatzee Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Temecula Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,675	Originally posted by iris nobody dares to give you critique any more . .

07-30-2010, 12:29 PM	#9
Rense Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zetten - The Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,050 Original Poster	Originally posted by yeatzee . . Hey! I already said she's impossible today... Don't ever agree with a woman in that state

07-30-2010, 10:50 PM	#11
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	It's like I was the flower ! Wow great shot.

07-30-2010, 10:59 PM	#12
dragonfly Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: on the wall Photos: Gallery Posts: 715	I just had some bees removed from my house so it's nice to see the picture, although I think their eyes are more black than in the image.

07-31-2010, 12:12 AM	#13
Rense Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zetten - The Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,050 Original Poster	Originally posted by PointLookout Bees are truly amazing creatures and your image does them justice. Both the color and detail are incredible. Thank you! Originally posted by daacon It's like I was the flower ! Wow great shot. Thanks Dave! Originally posted by dragonfly I just had some bees removed from my house so it's nice to see the picture, although I think their eyes are more black than in the image. Yeah, I think you're right! I will work on that. Thanks!

07-31-2010, 12:50 AM	#14
Frogfish Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shanghai Posts: 4,490	You were 'satisfied' ? I would be ecstatic ! Another gorgeous shot Rense.

07-31-2010, 01:02 AM	#15
yeatzee Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Temecula Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,675	Is it my monitor or is there banding in the bokeh/high ISO noise?

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