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by Rense Haveman

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted July 30, 201081 views3 comments
I find bumblebees quite difficult to shoot: they are always moving, they have many black parts, and shiny eyes. But sometimes, I have some luck, like this afternoon, when I shot this one on the Echinacea flower in my garden

Pentax K20d, Panagor 90/2.8, pop-up flash with DIY diffuser

Comments

3 comments
Comment posted by Barbara Graham on July 30, 2010 at 4:42 PM
I find bumblebees extremely difficult to shoot, also. One of my goals is to get a good bumblebee shot. This one is absolutely gorgeous!
Registered on July 27, 2010, 1310 Posts, 5035 Comments
Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on July 30, 2010 at 9:26 PM
Rense:
Good shot and congrats on getting this bee in good pose and sharply focus. Like the details of the many pollens grains here. The comp is a bit tight and I wish for a bit more room especially on the top and viewer's right.
Registered on September 1, 2009, 588 Posts, 8184 Comments
Comment posted by Bruce Palla on August 1, 2010 at 4:55 PM
Nice detail and lighting, a little tight for my liking though.
Registered on December 19, 2007, 25 Posts, 328 Comments