The Uncropped Hovering Version

I've posted this in response to the many "nice macro" comments that I received on my Hovering Over the Stamen post. The original shot, captured using a 24-70mm zoom on my Sony A7 R4, was actually this wide to begin with.
I cropped it down to the flower and bee level, and thanks to the amazing resolution of that camera and the quality of that lens, was able to maintain a level of clarity that I still can't believe. It's helping to soothe the small bit of buyer's remorse that I sometimes experience. ;-)

Original post link here: https://365project.org/stray_shooter/photo-a-day-16/2020-06-22

[KoalaGardens🐨]

still a great shot :) I like things about this version too!

[Peter]

Very impressive in its own right Ron, its a beautiful image, thanks for your info on the Sony A7Rm4, its still £1,000.00 more over here than the Sony A7Rm3, OMG:)

[Babs]

I love both versions, they each have their attraction.

[Esther Rosenberg]

It had to be a good shot in order to crop it well. The light falls perfectly on the flower

[Diana]

That is one amazing camera you have, both images are stunning.

[Taffy]

So interesting the way the other conveyed the sense of an artist's rendering while this one does more to document a beautiful scene. Great cropping work!