Macro Struggling with

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the Stamen

vijaykishan · 04-28-2021, 02:56 AM

Good capture, would you know the species of the bee and the flower ? It is hard to get things in focus when clicking a like and active subject like a bee, let alone a bee grappling with stamens ! .

barhan7 · 04-28-2021, 03:20 AM

Sorry, the bee is out of focus

**eaglem** · 04-28-2021, 03:33 AM

Originally posted by vijaykishan

Good capture, would you know the species of the bee and the flower ? It is hard to get things in focus when clicking a like and active subject like a bee, let alone a bee grappling with stamens ! .

That's a common Australian Honey Bee and we call the flowers Orange Trumpets and they also come in Yellow too.

---------- Post added 04-28-21 at 06:34 PM ----------

Originally posted by barhan7

Sorry, the bee is out of focus

Can't win them all..........maybe this one is more to your liking.

Sprky1285 · 04-28-2021, 07:39 AM

I am assuming it is handheld. It is very difficult to maintain proper lighting with a high shutter speed, hand hold close-up focus with a wide aperture, and a moving object. Though not perfect it is a good start. I myself struggle with shots like this as I tend to sway/fidget a bit at all the most important moments.

Keep shooting!

**sergysergy** · 04-28-2021, 07:41 AM

That sigma is great for macro. I suggest a higher shutter speed to freeze those bees

**eaglem** · 04-28-2021, 03:33 PM

Originally posted by Sprky1285

I am assuming it is handheld. It is very difficult to maintain proper lighting with a high shutter speed, hand hold close-up focus with a wide aperture, and a moving object. Though not perfect it is a good start. I myself struggle with shots like this as I tend to sway/fidget a bit at all the most important moments.

Keep shooting!

Very true and that Sigma 180mm Macro is heavy as well

---------- Post added 04-29-21 at 06:34 AM ----------

Originally posted by sergysergy

That sigma is great for macro. I suggest a higher shutter speed to freeze those bees

I usually use 320 but can up that a bit I suppose

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04-28-2021, 02:56 AM	#2
vijaykishan Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2021 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,006	Good capture, would you know the species of the bee and the flower ? It is hard to get things in focus when clicking a like and active subject like a bee, let alone a bee grappling with stamens ! .

04-28-2021, 03:20 AM	#3
barhan7 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 88	Sorry, the bee is out of focus

04-28-2021, 03:33 AM	#4
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,160 Original Poster	Originally posted by vijaykishan Good capture, would you know the species of the bee and the flower ? It is hard to get things in focus when clicking a like and active subject like a bee, let alone a bee grappling with stamens ! . That's a common Australian Honey Bee and we call the flowers Orange Trumpets and they also come in Yellow too. ---------- Post added 04-28-21 at 06:34 PM ---------- Originally posted by barhan7 Sorry, the bee is out of focus Can't win them all..........maybe this one is more to your liking.

04-28-2021, 07:39 AM	#5
Sprky1285 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Florida Photos: Albums Posts: 272	I am assuming it is handheld. It is very difficult to maintain proper lighting with a high shutter speed, hand hold close-up focus with a wide aperture, and a moving object. Though not perfect it is a good start. I myself struggle with shots like this as I tend to sway/fidget a bit at all the most important moments. Keep shooting!

04-28-2021, 07:41 AM	#6
sergysergy Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,175	That sigma is great for macro. I suggest a higher shutter speed to freeze those bees

04-28-2021, 03:33 PM	#7
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,160 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sprky1285 I am assuming it is handheld. It is very difficult to maintain proper lighting with a high shutter speed, hand hold close-up focus with a wide aperture, and a moving object. Though not perfect it is a good start. I myself struggle with shots like this as I tend to sway/fidget a bit at all the most important moments. Keep shooting! Very true and that Sigma 180mm Macro is heavy as well ---------- Post added 04-29-21 at 06:34 AM ---------- Originally posted by sergysergy That sigma is great for macro. I suggest a higher shutter speed to freeze those bees I usually use 320 but can up that a bit I suppose