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Collecting Pollen

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted February 15, 20183,608 views4 comments

I took this about a year ago (exciting that it is almost time for the blooms and the bees again). Shot with Canon Mark II, Canon 100 mm L lens, with twin flash and diffuser, Hand held. Settings f16, 1/250, ISO 200. Cropped to 55% of original. Comments and suggestions welcome.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on February 15, 2018 at 5:26 PM

The sharpness of the bee carrying those monstrous pollen sacks is great, Shirley. The sharp stamen in front of the bee add some fine extra interest. A great catch with the bee in flight.

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Comment posted by Ed Williams on February 15, 2018 at 5:38 PM

I was going to say, ah spring has come early to North Carolina after a deep freeze this winter. This is a really nicely detailed shot of the bee with the pollen sacs on its legs. Nice colors as well.

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Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on February 16, 2018 at 3:34 PM

I like the details on the subject and the composition a lot.

D&L

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Comment posted by Ry Birge on February 18, 2018 at 7:56 AM

Great capture Shirley! difficult to get a bee to stand still for a pic ;>). You might try a little higher iso so you could shoot with a higher ss. It would help freeze the wings. Keep up the good work- Ry

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