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Title: A 'Buzzy' Sunday Afternoon..
Post by: Obvious on 14 August 2011, 20:44

Spent flying from flower to flower.. Took about 30 attempts to try get this bee, because he just kept on flying away from flower to flower, everytime I got in and focused, off he would go. Was fun trying mind  :smiley:

(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h72/0bvious/Photos/BuzzySundayAfternoon.jpg)

Title: Re: A 'Buzzy' Sunday Afternoon..
Post by: T_J_G on 14 August 2011, 23:54

Love it!

Title: Re: A 'Buzzy' Sunday Afternoon..
Post by: Winso on 16 August 2011, 06:49

Very nice!

Title: Re: A 'Buzzy' Sunday Afternoon..
Post by: Ridg on 16 August 2011, 08:46

colours are fantastic in this, however I find that the bee is in the wrong place composition wise, when I look at the image the bee is the second thing I see as the direct on part of the thistle dominates the image (due to the placement and the repeated pattern (interest)).

Title: Re: A 'Buzzy' Sunday Afternoon..
Post by: Obvious on 16 August 2011, 10:03

Yes, it was kind of one of those grab it while you can shots. Not much time to think about composition. I pretty much just had to focus quick when the bee landed and grab a shot. Took many attempts mind, because every time I got in, and focused, ready to rake the shot off he would fly.. typical huh. Here is another shot, probably the only 2 that actually turned out alright.

 (http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h72/0bvious/Photos/BuzzySundayAfternoonII.jpg)

Title: Re: A 'Buzzy' Sunday Afternoon..
Post by: T_J_G on 16 August 2011, 10:17

That's the best of the two!

Some cropping and removing the branch along the bottom and itd be really good.

Title: Re: A 'Buzzy' Sunday Afternoon..
Post by: Ridg on 16 August 2011, 10:50

Quote from: T_J_G on 16 August 2011, 10:17

That's the best of the two!

Some cropping and removing the branch along the bottom and itd be really good.

+1

on the second the bee, is the definite focal point

Title: Re: A 'Buzzy' Sunday Afternoon..
Post by: Obvious on 16 August 2011, 10:57

Yes totally agree with you there, really must be a bit creative with the cropping :)

Title: Re: A 'Buzzy' Sunday Afternoon..
Post by: shepgti on 16 August 2011, 18:23

if you want full control when shooting bees, catch one put it in the freezer for a bit and it wont fly off until it thaws out (no harm done) :wink:

Title: Re: A 'Buzzy' Sunday Afternoon..
Post by: Guy on 17 August 2011, 13:15

buzzy things are always tricky... fast shutter speed and a good telephoto with plenty of light about always helps

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4005/4184815892_f8e6876ba7_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/guyfrankland/4184815892/)
Hummingbird Hawk Moth (http://www.flickr.com/photos/guyfrankland/4184815892/) by Guy Frankland (http://www.flickr.com/people/guyfrankland/), on Flickr