My first bee post was in May and there have been subsequent ones. Bee chasing with the camera has been a new obsession with me this summer and I have spared you many of the results. Today, there were so many on this plant in the garden that I thought I would have one last go at perfecting the bee image.
Once on the screen, it was easy to spot the complete duds which reduced the collection by about half. Then came the real hard work - sifting through tens of seemingly identical shots looking for minute details that might differentiate one from another and elevate it above the rest. I am reminded of that exercise when visiting the optition and testing lenses -
"which is clearer, this one, or this one" to which my answers start with a certain amount of confidence and are rapidly reduced to random guesses and exasperation as time goes on; and on.
Having completed this exercise with the bees, I have now chosen a completely different random, quirky and imperfect shot - just because it appeals to me.
Such is life.
I hope, friends, that the weekend is delivering good things to you.
Omg! I wish so much I could get a shot of a bee like this. I try and try and they move sooooo fast. It's the last bug I have left to photograph on my 365 pictures I must get
I really like how it looks a bit shy. Super details, gorgeous overall. I feel that way about days with a lot of shots, it's as difficult as the days with only a few... the choosing is actually worse than the submitting to the only one you took!
@evalieutionspics not at all.. I enjoy every single one of your insect macros. But I agree, it is amazing how quickly we can get drawn into only looking for one style or subject matter.
@shylaine3304 well yes - they do keep moving it has to be said. I think some types of bees are easier to catch than others. Im sure you will surprise yourself one day soon with an excellent bee capture.
@kandkids I liked the flowers too - and thought the spikiness of the flowers went well with the spindly legs and antennae of the bee. Glad, you too, saw a bit of character and expression which is probably why I liked it - even if we are imposing it ourselves!
Fabulous bee image, Helen! From keeping up with my project, certainly you know how much I love this type of macro image. I can totally identify with your description of sifting through so many seemingly identical shots trying to pick "the star shot for the day". Sometimes my eyes get so tired from viewing the shots over and over again that the images all start looking the same.
I went camping with friends last weekend and we didn't have access to internet so I'm trying to catch up on viewing and commenting. :-)
I agree there's something about this shot - the bee looks as if it is waving at you. And the colours are very harmonious.
I went camping with friends last weekend and we didn't have access to internet so I'm trying to catch up on viewing and commenting. :-)