Macro Bee quiet!

Liney · 12-24-2017, 09:12 PM - **3 Likes**

Playing with macro in the back garden and I managed to see this little beastie. Three things I am learning about Macro, first is I need to watch the way the wind is blowing, second is I need a monopod or some other form of support, and third is I need to build on my core muscle strength to hold still!

The beastie in question is a blue banded bee, even though this one has a green tinge all over. And no it was not St Patricks day...

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Adam · 12-25-2017, 07:12 PM - **2 Likes**

Nice capture! Another critical component of macro shooting is choosing an effective focal point and/or managing the DoF. In this shot, I'd say the eyes should be the focal point, but they're a bit soft. Otherwise, the background isolates the subject nicely, so there's good potential here.

**BigDave** · 06-07-2018, 07:20 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Liney

Playing with macro in the back garden and I managed to see this little beastie. Three things I am learning about Macro, first is I need to watch the way the wind is blowing, second is I need a monopod or some other form of support, and third is I need to build on my core muscle strength to hold still!

The beastie in question is a blue banded bee, even though this one has a green tinge all over. And no it was not St Patricks day...

Quite exceptional!

torashi · 06-19-2018, 08:53 AM - **1 Like**

Lovely! I like the fuzz! So huggable (but only hipothetically).

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**Mikesul** · 06-25-2018, 07:05 PM - **1 Like**

Yes, nice fuzzy bee! I agree with Adam about focal point but often we have to use what is at hand.

**Bruce Clark** · 06-25-2018, 08:00 PM - **1 Like**

Yes DoF is rather thin even at f14. one solution is to shoot multiple shots in the hope that one of them will be in the zone.

**henrikpedersen33** · 07-04-2018, 11:09 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Liney

Playing with macro in the back garden and I managed to see this little beastie. Three things I am learning about Macro, first is I need to watch the way the wind is blowing, second is I need a monopod or some other form of support, and third is I need to build on my core muscle strength to hold still!

The beastie in question is a blue banded bee, even though this one has a green tinge all over. And no it was not St Patricks day...

Your observations are correct. It is not easy too do macro in nature - due to the wind.
But here you managed quite well. Although a shoot from the front of the insect would have been better ;-)

Nass · 08-02-2018, 12:06 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Liney

Playing with macro in the back garden and I managed to see this little beastie. Three things I am learning about Macro, first is I need to watch the way the wind is blowing, second is I need a monopod or some other form of support, and third is I need to build on my core muscle strength to hold still!

The beastie in question is a blue banded bee, even though this one has a green tinge all over. And no it was not St Patricks day...

Still, engaging subject, photo not too shabby. Generally try to be perpendicular to the subject, make sure the eye is in focus and have a background that sets it off. Sleeping bees make a good subject, google it for some other ideas on this theme. Keep it up

12-25-2017, 07:12 PM - 2 Likes	#2
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BigDave Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hudson Valley, NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,626	Originally posted by Liney Playing with macro in the back garden and I managed to see this little beastie. Three things I am learning about Macro, first is I need to watch the way the wind is blowing, second is I need a monopod or some other form of support, and third is I need to build on my core muscle strength to hold still! The beastie in question is a blue banded bee, even though this one has a green tinge all over. And no it was not St Patricks day... Quite exceptional!

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torashi Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Medellín Posts: 1,322	Lovely! I like the fuzz! So huggable (but only hipothetically). Gesendet von meinem Mi A1 mit Tapatalk

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Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,591	Yes, nice fuzzy bee! I agree with Adam about focal point but often we have to use what is at hand.

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Bruce Clark Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ocean Grove, Victoria Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,458	Yes DoF is rather thin even at f14. one solution is to shoot multiple shots in the hope that one of them will be in the zone.

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henrikpedersen33 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Roskilde, Denmark Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,624	Originally posted by Liney Playing with macro in the back garden and I managed to see this little beastie. Three things I am learning about Macro, first is I need to watch the way the wind is blowing, second is I need a monopod or some other form of support, and third is I need to build on my core muscle strength to hold still! The beastie in question is a blue banded bee, even though this one has a green tinge all over. And no it was not St Patricks day... Your observations are correct. It is not easy too do macro in nature - due to the wind. But here you managed quite well. Although a shoot from the front of the insect would have been better ;-)

08-02-2018, 12:06 PM - 1 Like	#8
Nass Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The British Isles Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,402	Originally posted by Liney Playing with macro in the back garden and I managed to see this little beastie. Three things I am learning about Macro, first is I need to watch the way the wind is blowing, second is I need a monopod or some other form of support, and third is I need to build on my core muscle strength to hold still! The beastie in question is a blue banded bee, even though this one has a green tinge all over. And no it was not St Patricks day... Still, engaging subject, photo not too shabby. Generally try to be perpendicular to the subject, make sure the eye is in focus and have a background that sets it off. Sleeping bees make a good subject, google it for some other ideas on this theme. Keep it up

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