hello, I'm a flying bee freak...

NetgardenNetgarden Registered Users Posts: 829 Major grins
edited May 30, 2005 in Holy Macro
Hi everyone, I havn't been here in a while [only a few times last year], and I recognize some names from STF, and wanted to say Hi! I guess I am pretty much a new member:dunno

I love my canon 20D, heres a few photos from this month...I love the challenge of catching flying bees in action. Hope it's ok to share a few here. Not sure I have figured out how to share more than one, so will add my album link too: http://netgarden.smugmug.com/gallery/473425/8/23126223
The first one with my canon 55-200mm USM, and second with my 50mm 2.5 compact macro lens.

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  • Steve CaviglianoSteve Cavigliano Super Moderators Posts: 3,599 moderator
    edited May 27, 2005
    Awesome bee shots Linda thumb.gifthumb.gif and the flower ain't bad either....lol

    Someone posted some bees a few weeks ago and everyone mentioned how tough they are to nail. They are so fast and you need to be so close ne_nau.gif You did really well on these clap.gifclap.gif



    Welcome back and we'd love to see more of your pics, so don't be shy :D


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  • 4labs4labs Registered Users Posts: 2,089 Major grins
    edited May 27, 2005
    Welcome bee freak. I gave up on those. I just can't focus fast enough.. Nice images and thnxs for sharing them.
  • TristanPTristanP Registered Users Posts: 1,107 Major grins
    edited May 27, 2005
    Welcome back. Love that first shot.
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  • John MuellerJohn Mueller Registered Users Posts: 2,555 Major grins
    edited May 27, 2005
    Love the colors on the first one.thumb.gif
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  • MuskyDudeMuskyDude Registered Users Posts: 1,508 Major grins
    edited May 27, 2005
    I like both these shots Linda. thumb.gif Terrific colors and details. Good bee shots are so hard to take, you did well with these. nod.gif Thanks for sharing!


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  • GREAPERGREAPER Registered Users Posts: 3,113 Major grins
    edited May 27, 2005
    I am impressed. I dont think I could manage to catch them in flight like that. The second is my favorite.
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  • NetgardenNetgarden Registered Users Posts: 829 Major grins
    edited May 27, 2005
    Hi you guys, thanks alot! I used a +2 close up lens with the second one. I'm determined to get one with the wings standing still! lolol I did get one and only one...so far...
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    I am impressed. I dont think I could manage to catch them in flight like that. The second is my favorite.
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  • MuskyDudeMuskyDude Registered Users Posts: 1,508 Major grins
    edited May 28, 2005
    Netgarden wrote:
    Hi you guys, thanks alot! I used a +2 close up lens with the second one. I'm determined to get one with the wings standing still! lolol I did get one and only one...so far...
    Look it's a BBBIF, cool!!!!!! clap.gif


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  • bfjrbfjr Registered Users Posts: 10,980 Major grins
    edited May 28, 2005
    Nice work thumb.gif
    Enjoy this myself and know it ain't no cake walk

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  • johnojohno Registered Users Posts: 617 Major grins
    edited May 28, 2005
    Netgarden wrote:
    Hi you guys, thanks alot! I used a +2 close up lens with the second one. I'm determined to get one with the wings standing still! lolol I did get one and only one...so far...
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    Welcome... Great shots. I like this one. If Harry sees it he might add it to his large collection of bird butt shots. lol3.gif

    I yield these shot to you. I have no interest in shootiing bees. I don't bother them and they don't bother me. I am 35 years old and have never been stung by a bee or any flying thingy with a pointy bottom.

    Send more. thumb.gif

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  • jwearjwear Registered Users Posts: 8,013 Major grins
    edited May 28, 2005
    now thats a great bbif shot thumb.gifclap.gif:D [bee butt in flight ] rolleyes1.gif
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  • KhaosKhaos Registered Users Posts: 2,435 Major grins
    edited May 28, 2005
    Nice bee butt shot.

    I guees I really am an ass man.lol3.gif
  • bfjrbfjr Registered Users Posts: 10,980 Major grins
    edited May 28, 2005
    Khaos wrote:
    Nice bee butt shot.

    I guees I really am an ass man.lol3.gif
    Aren't we all ne_nau.gif :lol4 :lol blbl.gif
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  • NetgardenNetgarden Registered Users Posts: 829 Major grins
    edited May 28, 2005
    Ohh mgosh, ben, I hear ya!thumb.gif It sure makes for fun surprises in the PC darkroom heh? Nice one! So you are the biff here :): .

    Thanks for the comments. Much appreciated!

    A little trick, focus on the flower first, [on the outside edge] and wait for them to leave, cross your fingers and toes that they are in the focus area after snapping. rolleyes1.gif

    I've got one that came at me! lol Not stung yet! But ouch they do hurt like heck, I stepped on one once. YIKES
    Last year we discovered a bee hive in our newly painted walls. Within 3 weeks they had all moved in. I wondered why I had so many bees to photograph! I'll send 'em your way Ben!
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  • bfjrbfjr Registered Users Posts: 10,980 Major grins
    edited May 28, 2005
    flyin at ya bee BIF ok I'll play
    Been working on this guy in my backyard for a while, well several 100 shots I'm sure :D

    But this is all I got to show for now :D

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  • nzmacronzmacro Registered Users Posts: 200 Major grins
    edited May 29, 2005
    Well thats ok being a flying bee freak, I'm just a plain old freak :D

    Nice shots as always and great to see them stopped in flight.

    Danny.
  • NetgardenNetgarden Registered Users Posts: 829 Major grins
    edited May 30, 2005
    Hi Danny!
    nzmacro wrote:
    Well thats ok being a flying bee freak, I'm just a plain old freak :D

    Nice shots as always and great to see them stopped in flight.

    Danny.
    Hey Ben, your bees are fed well. They look fatter, lolol.:):
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