A 'Buzzy' Sunday Afternoon..

[Obvious]

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 

[T_J_G]

Love it!

[Winso]

Very nice!

[Ridg]

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)).

[Obvious]

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.

 

[T_J_G]

That's the best of the two!

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

[Ridg]

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

[Obvious]

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

[shepgti]

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)

[Guy]

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


Hummingbird Hawk Moth by Guy Frankland, on Flickr