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Are these two bee macros any good? · 04:52 PM

Igilligan · 09-16-2009, 04:54 PM

No need to even Bee askin' that question...

those are some 'sick' eyes in that first shot. Very nice.

photolady95 · 09-16-2009, 05:00 PM

I agree with Gus, no need to ask if they are good or not. Actually, they are excellent shots. What did you use to achieve these?

pcarfan · 09-16-2009, 05:06 PM

Originally posted by Igilligan

No need to even Bee askin' that question...

those are some 'sick' eyes in that first shot. Very nice.

I used an extension tube (a TC with the center lens element removed for a 25mm ext. tube), and the built-in flash.

These are my first attempts at TC use and macros. I see that the detail is there, but I wasn't sure whether the image is interesting as a macro. I was trying to get an image with the bee looking at me, but those images doesn't have the proper dof I wanted, either the eye is blurry, or the antennae is blurry, or exposure don't look even etc........so, I only got these with the proper exposure and dof, so not what I wanted, so I was sort of let down (it was unbelievably windy...and now I totally respect those macro shooters) thus the question.

pcarfan · 09-16-2009, 05:08 PM

Originally posted by photolady

I agree with Gus, no need to ask if they are good or not. Actually, they are excellent shots. What did you use to achieve these?

Thank you.

Pentax F135/2.8 with a 25mm ext. tube, and built-in flash. Cropped the image a bit for the second, and a bit more for the first. The got the ext. tube with K-A connections by removing the lens element out of a crappy TC.

mwcfire · 09-16-2009, 06:16 PM

Is that a rhetorical question?

Very nice!

heliphoto · 09-16-2009, 06:26 PM

Seriously, I think the first one may be the sharpest bee shot I've ever seen! And I like the composition - a winner for sure!

pcarfan · 09-16-2009, 06:43 PM

Originally posted by mwcfire

Is that a rhetorical question?

Very nice!

LOL, no that wasn't the intention

Thank you.

pcarfan · 09-16-2009, 06:45 PM

Originally posted by heliphoto

Seriously, I think the first one may be the sharpest bee shot I've ever seen! And I like the composition - a winner for sure!

Wow!...Josh! that sure makes me feel good. Thank you. That means I may even sit on it for a few days (tweak it as needed) and then submit to PPG. Thank you for your kind comments.

**Rondec** · 09-16-2009, 07:02 PM

Yes. Definitely.

pcarfan · 09-17-2009, 02:43 AM

Originally posted by Rondec

Yes. Definitely.

Thanks, I appreciate it.

**dcmsox2004** · 09-17-2009, 05:04 AM

when i can see the reflection of the petals in the bee's eye....
then you can know without any equivocation, that these are
superb captures!!

pcarfan · 09-17-2009, 06:25 AM

Originally posted by dcmsox2004

when i can see the reflection of the petals in the bee's eye....
then you can know without any equivocation, that these are
superb captures!!

So, that's why the eyes are looking like that...so, I actually captured the reflection in the eyes, holy smokes, I absolutely LOVE the image now....it's got the interest factor now. I have to now say, it is superb capture...I am convinced.

Taff · 09-17-2009, 06:43 AM

you know that question was rhetorical :ugh:

pcarfan · 09-17-2009, 07:48 AM

Originally posted by Taff

you know that question was rhetorical :ugh:

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09-17-2009, 06:25 AM	#13
pcarfan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dayton, Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,978 Original Poster	Originally posted by dcmsox2004 when i can see the reflection of the petals in the bee's eye.... then you can know without any equivocation, that these are superb captures!! So, that's why the eyes are looking like that...so, I actually captured the reflection in the eyes, holy smokes, I absolutely LOVE the image now....it's got the interest factor now. I have to now say, it is superb capture...I am convinced. Last edited by pcarfan; 09-17-2009 at 06:32 AM.

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09-16-2009, 04:54 PM	#2
Igilligan Guest	No need to even Bee askin' that question... those are some 'sick' eyes in that first shot. Very nice.

09-16-2009, 05:00 PM	#3
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	I agree with Gus, no need to ask if they are good or not. Actually, they are excellent shots. What did you use to achieve these?

09-16-2009, 05:06 PM	#4
pcarfan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dayton, Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,978 Original Poster	Originally posted by Igilligan No need to even Bee askin' that question... those are some 'sick' eyes in that first shot. Very nice. I used an extension tube (a TC with the center lens element removed for a 25mm ext. tube), and the built-in flash. These are my first attempts at TC use and macros. I see that the detail is there, but I wasn't sure whether the image is interesting as a macro. I was trying to get an image with the bee looking at me, but those images doesn't have the proper dof I wanted, either the eye is blurry, or the antennae is blurry, or exposure don't look even etc........so, I only got these with the proper exposure and dof, so not what I wanted, so I was sort of let down (it was unbelievably windy...and now I totally respect those macro shooters) thus the question.

09-16-2009, 05:08 PM	#5
pcarfan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dayton, Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,978 Original Poster	Originally posted by photolady I agree with Gus, no need to ask if they are good or not. Actually, they are excellent shots. What did you use to achieve these? Thank you. Pentax F135/2.8 with a 25mm ext. tube, and built-in flash. Cropped the image a bit for the second, and a bit more for the first. The got the ext. tube with K-A connections by removing the lens element out of a crappy TC.

09-16-2009, 06:16 PM	#6
mwcfire Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: OKC Photos: Gallery Posts: 186	Is that a rhetorical question? Very nice!

09-16-2009, 06:26 PM	#7
heliphoto Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Region 5 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,539	Seriously, I think the first one may be the sharpest bee shot I've ever seen! And I like the composition - a winner for sure!

09-16-2009, 06:43 PM	#8
pcarfan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dayton, Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,978 Original Poster	Originally posted by mwcfire Is that a rhetorical question? Very nice! LOL, no that wasn't the intention Thank you.

09-16-2009, 06:45 PM	#9
pcarfan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dayton, Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,978 Original Poster	Originally posted by heliphoto Seriously, I think the first one may be the sharpest bee shot I've ever seen! And I like the composition - a winner for sure! Wow!...Josh! that sure makes me feel good. Thank you. That means I may even sit on it for a few days (tweak it as needed) and then submit to PPG. Thank you for your kind comments.

09-16-2009, 07:02 PM	#10
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,665	Yes. Definitely.

09-17-2009, 02:43 AM	#11
pcarfan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dayton, Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,978 Original Poster	Originally posted by Rondec Yes. Definitely. Thanks, I appreciate it.

09-17-2009, 05:04 AM	#12
dcmsox2004 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rhode island Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,522	when i can see the reflection of the petals in the bee's eye.... then you can know without any equivocation, that these are superb captures!!

09-17-2009, 06:43 AM	#14
Taff Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,612	you know that question was rhetorical :ugh:

09-17-2009, 07:48 AM	#15
pcarfan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dayton, Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,978 Original Poster	Originally posted by Taff you know that question was rhetorical :ugh:

Are these two bee macros any good?

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