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p.1 #1 · Busy Bee!


This little dude was so keen on getting pollen that it didn't mind having a lens poked quite close to it. This is one of the few times I can think of when I kind of prefer the color version. I posted it in the Macro section if you want to compare them.
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  LEICA Q3 43    APO-SUMMICRON 1:2/43 ASPH. lens    43mm    f/5.6    1/400s    100 ISO    0.0 EV  




Jul 25, 2026 at 05:35 PM
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p.1 #2 · Busy Bee!


Both quite nice but I agree, the color version has the attention grabbing pop missing from BW.

I thought you left the Q3?

Bob



Jul 25, 2026 at 06:59 PM
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p.1 #3 · Busy Bee!


I prefer this version. The background didn't give you much in color and it's well handled here without being distracting. Great focus selection.

Greg



Jul 25, 2026 at 08:57 PM
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p.1 #4 · Busy Bee!




Bob Jarman wrote:
Both quite nice but I agree, the color version has the attention grabbing pop missing from BW.

I thought you left the Q3?

Bob


I did but I'm trying again. I've been wanting to reduce my gear to one camera for a long time. I'm going to end up with a Q3 43 as my primary camera and the D-Lux 8 for backup. I really don't need more than that at this stage of my life. All my M gear is either gone or going up for sale.
Brent



Jul 25, 2026 at 09:03 PM
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gregfountain wrote:
I prefer this version. The background didn't give you much in color and it's well handled here without being distracting. Great focus selection.

Greg


Thanks, Greg. You make a good point about the background.
Brent



Jul 25, 2026 at 09:05 PM
 


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p.1 #6 · Busy Bee!


It renders well in B/W, Brent!
Douglas



Jul 26, 2026 at 07:22 AM
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p.1 #7 · Busy Bee!


douter wrote:
It renders well in B/W, Brent!
Douglas


Thanks, Douglas. I can live with it.
Brent



Jul 27, 2026 at 04:27 PM
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p.1 #8 · Busy Bee!


bnfotografie wrote:
I did but I'm trying again. I've been wanting to reduce my gear to one camera for a long time. I'm going to end up with a Q3 43 as my primary camera and the D-Lux 8 for backup. I really don't need more than that at this stage of my life. All my M gear is either gone or going up for sale.
Brent


More gear is always the answer



Jul 29, 2026 at 12:52 PM
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probishaw wrote:
More gear is always the answer


Ha! That was my motto for 45 years. 🤩



Jul 29, 2026 at 03:52 PM







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