This is my first try with my new macro lens. Macro photography reeeeeally takes some getting used to, and I still have alot to learn. For me, the challenge is to not only capture the detail of an X-TREME in-your-face close-up, but to do it in the context of an interesting photo as well. So, I know there are certainly more closer-up ones with more detail, but this is the style that is captivating me to try to perfect. That, and I haven't entered a challenge in a couple of months and really wanted to get in this one :)
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Just LOOK at that eye! Amazingly beautiful and interestingly composed. I gave this a 9 during the challenge, but am enjoying it again... so maybe I should have given it a ten?? Sorry... :)
WOW. Your first macro attempt? Sheesh! I've been at it for more than a year, and I still haven't captured anything as good as this. I mean, the hairs on top actually look soft, like I'd like to run my fingers through them. Looks like another type of photography is yours to master, Sandy. :)
Yeah yeah STILL struggling to get to grips with that new lens. Another of your amazing images I love the moment in time and the sharpness of the image. The textures are amazing and I feel I could just reach out and touch the fuzziness of the bee's body (not that I would of course...Me not stoopid)
The detail on the calyx, the limited palette serve very well to make this a composition and and not just a bee macro, though he is certainly doing his part.
wow sandy .. this is absolutely gorgeous .. love the detail that you've captured in your not so extreme close-up !! .. everything about this screams ARTIST .. !!
a stunning shot and so beautiful .. :)
Wow you did awesome with this lens! Great capture! Bees freak me out so I would never be able to do this lol. Excellent job on the clarity too. Looks like the voters welcomed you back with a great score!
You know, I kinda thought this was yours based on some shots in your portfolio. I'd say you've got the hang of this. This is wonderful! And not only is it a fantastic macro, it has that SandyP touch, too!
this is different than the other bee photos ive seen and i like this a lot, the flower and subtle background colors really help, and the white petals make it stand out, not to mention the pollen!
quite overdone subject, but lovely due to its very good execution. perfect focus, centered comp works well in the square crop, border is just subtle enough. yellows are a tad oversaturated and produce slight banding. bumping up to 8
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