Thematic Pollinators in action

**jpzk** · 09-12-2017, 06:03 PM - **1 Like**

I don't have a macro lens ... sometimes the DA*300/4 does the trick.

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Not the greatest "macro" for sure but contributing to the pollinator thread!

**aslyfox** · 09-13-2017, 01:00 AM

K 3 + HD PENTAX-D FA* 70-200mm F2.8 ED DC AW

with some cropping will work too

part of a series, the rest can be seen here:

the bee and the beetle | Flickr

**TER-OR** · 09-13-2017, 05:06 PM

A pair of Sulfur butterflies on red field clover.
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Finally! Decent shots of a Sphecodes bee - in the Halictus genus. On boneset - I think.
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Silver-sided skipper on red field clover.
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Bombus impatiens on Partridge Pea
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**aslyfox** · 09-15-2017, 01:57 PM

I decided to see what would the result be if I heavily cropped and pp some photos taken with the K 3 and the D FA 100 mm Macro

the top photo shows the finished product
the bottom photo shows what I started with

not too bad considering I wasn't right on top of the insect when I took the original photos

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**jpzk** · 09-18-2017, 01:56 PM - **1 Like**

Here's another take on bumblebees ...

**jpzk** · 09-18-2017, 03:49 PM - **7 Likes**

Yet another bumble bee all covered with pollen.

**onlineflyer** · 09-18-2017, 04:31 PM

Originally posted by jpzk

Yet another bumble bee all covered with pollen.

I like that shot.

**Riggomatic** · 09-18-2017, 05:11 PM

Originally posted by jpzk

Yet another bumble bee all covered with pollen.

Great Bee in flight photo!

**jpzk** · 09-18-2017, 06:34 PM

Originally posted by onlineflyer

I like that shot.

Thanks !

I appreciate your comment !

**aslyfox** · 09-19-2017, 03:31 AM

Originally posted by jpzk

Yet another bumble bee all covered with pollen.

let me join the others

very nice photo

RockvilleBob · 09-20-2017, 01:51 PM - **2 Likes**

In Your Face
The tail end of the Monarch season at Ladew Gardens

**aslyfox** · 09-21-2017, 05:42 AM

I'm in your face ( and I have a stinger )

[ BTW, I have never been attacked by a bee or wasp when I have photographed them while they are pollinating - knock on wood ]

cropped and pp

normhead · 09-21-2017, 06:38 AM

Originally posted by Aslyfox

I'm in your face ( and I have a stinger )

[ BTW, I have never been attacked by a bee or wasp when I have photographed them while they are pollinating - knock on wood ]

cropped and pp

Have you thought of giving your old 70-300 macro a try on these images? It may not be quite as sharp , but making the image larger will make up for that.

**aslyfox** · 09-21-2017, 07:43 AM

Originally posted by normhead

Have you thought of giving your old 70-300 macro a try on these images? It may not be quite as sharp , but making the image larger will make up for that.

great suggestion, you are right about using the Tamron we will see

so many lens

I have been concentrating on the newest lens I have and those I plan on taking on our trip to see whales in Baja in February

you are right about using the Tamron we will see

in actuality this was a test of the 100 mm macro taking a long shot and then cropping close to see how well the image would stand up

Evie · 09-21-2017, 09:56 AM

Originally posted by Aslyfox

I'm in your face ( and I have a stinger )

[ BTW, I have never been attacked by a bee or wasp when I have photographed them while they are pollinating - knock on wood ]

cropped and pp

Usually, the bees or wasp do not attack, if:
- They are not annoyed (nobody is trying to open the hive close)
- You are not doing anything to annoy them (banging over head with camera or disturbing from collecting nectar, shouting, running, etc)
- You do not smell strongly (does not matter, sweet or sweat)

They usually simply goes on their work.

Good luck taking shots

09-12-2017, 06:03 PM - 1 Like	#286
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	*"Macro" shot with the DA300/4** I don't have a macro lens ... sometimes the DA*300/4 does the trick. ---------- Post added 09-12-17 at 09:09 PM ---------- Not the greatest "macro" for sure but contributing to the pollinator thread!

09-13-2017, 05:06 PM	#288
TER-OR Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dundee, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,699	A pair of Sulfur butterflies on red field clover. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] Finally! Decent shots of a Sphecodes bee - in the Halictus genus. On boneset - I think. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] Silver-sided skipper on red field clover. [IMG][/IMG] Bombus impatiens on Partridge Pea [IMG][/IMG]

09-20-2017, 01:51 PM - 2 Likes	#296
RockvilleBob Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lewes DE USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,780	In Your Face The tail end of the Monarch season at Ladew Gardens Attached Images

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aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581 Original Poster	Originally posted by jpzk Yet another bumble bee all covered with pollen. let me join the others very nice photo

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normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by Aslyfox I'm in your face ( and I have a stinger ) [ BTW, I have never been attacked by a bee or wasp when I have photographed them while they are pollinating - knock on wood ] cropped and pp Have you thought of giving your old 70-300 macro a try on these images? It may not be quite as sharp , but making the image larger will make up for that.

09-21-2017, 07:43 AM	#299
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581 Original Poster	Originally posted by normhead Have you thought of giving your old 70-300 macro a try on these images? It may not be quite as sharp , but making the image larger will make up for that. great suggestion, you are right about using the Tamron we will see so many lens I have been concentrating on the newest lens I have and those I plan on taking on our trip to see whales in Baja in February you are right about using the Tamron we will see in actuality this was a test of the 100 mm macro taking a long shot and then cropping close to see how well the image would stand up

09-21-2017, 09:56 AM	#300
Evie Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 121	Originally posted by Aslyfox I'm in your face ( and I have a stinger ) [ BTW, I have never been attacked by a bee or wasp when I have photographed them while they are pollinating - knock on wood ] cropped and pp Usually, the bees or wasp do not attack, if: - They are not annoyed (nobody is trying to open the hive close) - You are not doing anything to annoy them (banging over head with camera or disturbing from collecting nectar, shouting, running, etc) - You do not smell strongly (does not matter, sweet or sweat) They usually simply goes on their work. Good luck taking shots