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Perfect Bee
Perfect Bee
jdinero2010


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Free Study 2011-07 (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Nikon D90
Lens: Nikon AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
Location: Montgomery, NJ
Date: Jul 2, 2011
Aperture: F16
ISO: 200
Shutter: 250
Galleries: Floral, Insects, etc
Date Uploaded: Jul 5, 2011

 I was standing outside my house and saw these old flowers on this bush. I went inside to get my camera just to try the Macros lens I have never used. I was focusing on this flower when this bee just showed up in the middle. I didn't even edit this picture, I couldn't have made it any better to me.

Had trouble converting it to a smaller size though...

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Nikon D90
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
08/09/2011 03:53:46 PM
Thanks for all the comments, they are all very helpful. This picture was my first time using a Macro lens attachment and I was focused on the flower when the bee just kinda flew into the picture. I only had a second to react so I was pretty happy with it considering I wasn't planning on catching it. It would have been nice if the wings were in focus as well. I think the center of the flower would have been since that was what i was focused on before the bee arrived breifly :(

All in all, I was happy to share and get feedback. Considering the wind was blowing and the lens wasn't quite focused and it was my first time using it, I will take it. I don't think I even made any digital adjustments, it was presetned as shot.

Thansk again, I will keep trying!

Jennifer
 Comments Made During the Challenge
Fujifilm X-Pro2
Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R IOS
 08/05/2011 08:46:36 PM
I like the yellows against the white flower background. Nice shot. The wings look slightly outside the DOF.
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Ricoh GR III
Pentax DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6ED AL [IF] WR DC
 08/04/2011 12:48:14 AM
Quite yummy how the bee and his oranges are smooshed into the pollen and stamens and their oranges.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D800
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
 08/03/2011 02:20:16 PM
Exp seems a bit high. The bee looks a little soft but I like the color contrast...
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM
 08/03/2011 05:42:37 AM
Focus seems too soft.
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Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 08/02/2011 10:30:27 AM
I can almost hear her screaming "yummy". I think I notice some pink in the white petal. If this is not desirable, it can usually be fixed by increasing the brightness somewhat.
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