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p.1 #1 · Macro first try

Ok so it's not truly macro I guess but it's my first try. I still think the shot came out cool.

Comments welcome

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2519/4113406976_e206414f89_b.jpg

Nov 17, 2009 at 04:47 PM

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p.1 #2 · Macro first try

Well, you're right, it's not macro. However, I'll give you credit for attempting a BIF, bee in flight, for your first attempt. Move in and get close to that bee.

Kenny

Nov 17, 2009 at 05:09 PM

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p.1 #3 · Macro first try

Honestly the bee just happened to fly in while I was pulling up on the lemon blossom.

Feel free to move the pic to the other forum admins. I think I was as close as I could get with my 28-135. Just having fun really. No tripod or anything staged.

Nov 17, 2009 at 06:31 PM

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p.1 #4 · Macro first try

great attempt. You did a fine job. Keep practicing and before you know it you will look back at this photo and feel proud.

It takes a lot of practice. Good luck and keep shooting.

Nov 17, 2009 at 07:46 PM

the supernige
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p.1 #5 · Macro first try

Thanks Adam, I appreciate the encouragement.

Nov 18, 2009 at 11:41 AM

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p.1 #6 · Macro first try

There's a lot of potential for beauty in bee in flight images.

Two very crucial facets of this are:

- the bee must be sharp
- the background must have a lot of space to breathe (bokeh)

Hope to see more attempts from you, when you meet the above criteria you will look back on this pic and scoff.

Nov 18, 2009 at 03:31 PM

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p.1 #7 · Macro first try

Cool. I don't really have any macro gear but with some of Tom's suggestions, I might be able to fake it a little.

Thanks again

Nov 18, 2009 at 03:52 PM

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p.1 #8 · Macro first try

You don't need macro gear. Get a cheap extension tube ring set from Fleabay and use your sharpest lens with a manual aperture dial (as long as it has a range from 50mm to 100mm).

Nov 18, 2009 at 04:07 PM


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