golden stripey bee on golden rod......... by quietpurplehaze

golden stripey bee on golden rod.........

.... captured in the garden this afternoon. Had I got my new camera up and running this would have been a shot of a pretty tiny bird sitting on our new TV aerial on our new chimney singing his heart out. However, I've only so far managed to attach the shoulder strap to the camera - technology and me just do not go together and I work more on intuition. I tried to attach the lens cap to the camera, could see the 'hole' on the lens cap but the one on the camera escaped me. Luckily Ray and I have a day together tomorrow so he can explain, I'm sure! I should add that this is a modest camera compared with the equipment most 365ers use and a new version of this camera I just purchased has been notified to me about 5 mins ago by email..............
Lovely focus and colours (:
August 1st, 2013  
A fantastic capture.
August 1st, 2013  
This is a great capture Hazel! Love the size of the bee!! Good luck and fun clicking with the new camera!
August 1st, 2013  
They don't waste time do they?!
Love all the yellow in this shot Hazel :)
August 1st, 2013  
Beautiful bee and capture.
August 1st, 2013  
Fabulous photo!
August 1st, 2013  
@eyesmile

Well I have cropped him but he was big! I've read the basic guide to the camera and it seems operating it will be easier than assembling the bits and pieces!!
August 1st, 2013  
@darrenboyj

I have a feeling that the yellow in this shot is the same plant as in your bee shot? Tall stems and flat flowerheads - golden rod?
August 1st, 2013  
I haven't seen golden rod for years - my Auntie had some in her garden. Lovely capture of this bee with great detail Hazel. Good luck with your new camera. I'm sure you will enjoy it
August 1st, 2013  
@rosiekind

Thanks Rosie for comments on pic and new camera - I'm really looking forward to using it. (Even if the makers have just bought out the next version with - wait for it - 60 x zoom!!)
August 1st, 2013  
Another good photo.
August 1st, 2013  
Lovely bee,looks great on the bright yellow.
August 1st, 2013  
Wonderful macro.
August 1st, 2013  
It makes me wonder sometimes why we buy these expensive cameras....I have pretty much given up on using manual etc just can't be bothered!!
This is a case in point a beautiful photo from a fairly ordinary camera...lovely Hazel!
Sorry Hazel that sounds very negative when you have just bought a new one....I do love my Cannon but when I am busy it's just easier to shoot in auto!
August 1st, 2013  
Superb shot
August 1st, 2013  
Bep
Great shot, Hazel. Golden rod in Dutch -> golden roede.
August 1st, 2013  
What a great close up of this bee, love all the yellows. Have fun with the new camera too.
August 1st, 2013  
@happypat

I understand what you say and I'm going to have to make a big effort! But this is only a small step up from my P&S so fingers crossed!!
August 1st, 2013  
Wow, So much clarity and great close up.
After a few day`s you don`t think about the cost only the new possibilities
August 1st, 2013  
Fantastic close up- Its the photographers eye that sees things and the most wonderful result is if the camera produces exactly what you wanted to capture. Most of the times its a lot of rubbish but other times its just that shot you wanted and this is reagardles of the camera I think. Its a very lovely shot
August 1st, 2013  
@khirsch

I definitely agree, Karin, that the photographer's eye is the most important. Thank you for your comments!
August 2nd, 2013  
The new camera is an excellent one, Hazel, and the close-up of the bee is super.
August 2nd, 2013  
Lovely capture!!
August 3rd, 2013  
Love it, the bee is so colorful on that lovely flower. Gorgeous close up.
August 4th, 2013  
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