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Apis and Hemerocallis
1st PlaceApis and Hemerocallis
MarkB


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Point of View Diptych (Advanced Editing VII*)
Camera: Canon EOS-60D
Lens: Tamron SP AF 90mm f/2.8 Di SP AF/MF 1:1 Macro Lens
Date: Jul 18, 2013
Date Uploaded: Jul 18, 2013

[Jul. 25th, 2013 10:17:33 PM]

My first challenge topic suggestion that was picked and I almost didn't have a submission. I wasn't able to pull together my original idea and ended up shooting this the last day of the challenge.

I really want to catch a bee in flight and tried for about an hour to no avail. This guy settled into a nice location and chilled out for a bit and I really like how the light fell on him.

I look top be on pace to be a new PB. Thank you for the all the comments and I am glad you liked the image.

Statistics
Place: 1 out of 33
Avg (all users): 6.9012
Avg (commenters): 7.2500
Avg (participants): 6.3810
Avg (non-participants): 7.0833
Views since voting: 2355
Views during voting: 240
Votes: 81
Comments: 23
Favorites: 1 (view)

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Apple iPhone Xs
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR
 07/28/2013 10:10:14 PM
Nice job Mark! Congratulations.
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Sony Alpha NEX-7
Sony Sonnar T* E 24mm f/1.8 ZA
 07/28/2013 07:17:31 PM
1st place - no surprise. I gave you a 10. This is National Geographic material. Give me a call.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D750
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5 ED-IF
 07/27/2013 03:11:31 PM
Congrats Mr. Bee
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Fujifilm X-T30
Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 OIS
 07/26/2013 08:58:54 PM
Excellent narrow view of the bee.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-80D
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0 L USM
 07/26/2013 04:34:46 PM
Congrats Mark- Can't believe its your first blue- Here is to many more!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-7D Mark II
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
 07/26/2013 10:08:19 AM
This was my highest rated photo in the challenge! Congrats on first place!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-5D Mark III
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 07/26/2013 06:52:24 AM
Great shots Mark and congrats on your first Blue!

Really pleased for you.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
 07/26/2013 05:37:45 AM
Congratulations,a great win.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D7000
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105 f/3.5-5.6 ED VR
 07/26/2013 02:24:00 AM
Congrats on the blue, Mark. Lovely work.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 07/26/2013 01:39:18 AM
Congrats on the Blue Mark!
Great shot.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-7D
Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
07/26/2013 12:58:13 AM
WTG Mark. Congrats!

Dave
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Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM
 07/26/2013 12:56:05 AM
Nice suggestion, and congrats on the blue, it's not often someone wins their own challenge suggestion.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra
Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS
 07/26/2013 12:34:46 AM
Incredible macro detail, Mark Congrats on the blue!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-5D Mark III
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM
 07/26/2013 12:34:14 AM
i like how the right side of the image was almost more bug-like at first glance
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon Canon 1d x Mark II
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 FG HSM Art
 07/26/2013 12:26:57 AM
very sharp image, well done on the blue, and your first one, woot!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 Comments Made During the Challenge
Nikon D750
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 35-70mm f/2.8D
 07/25/2013 10:12:52 PM
Well done set of macros. bump
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon Z7II
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
 07/25/2013 09:24:45 PM
Nice macro and nice processing.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-7D
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
 07/25/2013 10:45:57 AM
Lovely - a bee with attitude and the stamens almost reflect the bee in shape and color. In my top 5
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Sony Alpha NEX-7
Sony Sonnar T* E 24mm f/1.8 ZA
 07/24/2013 12:04:32 PM
Beautiful photography! Absolutely exquisite. I gave it a 10. (only because they don't allow you to give it an 11)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
 07/23/2013 11:48:03 AM
Don't pass me by,like the quality.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS R6
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM
 07/22/2013 11:13:20 AM
Nice, although doesn't seem realistic. Why is the insect on a green surface, but looking at yellow?
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM
 07/21/2013 08:35:42 PM
nice bee, and great colors.

I like this take on the challenge.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-7D Mark II
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
 07/20/2013 02:32:53 PM
The detail on this is amazing. The macro is wonderful! Really love what you did with this photo! Beautiful shots.
One of the highest voted in the challenge. :)
Bumping score up.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
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