mikemikey
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Location
I took the picture in my front yard at the little apple tree in the front of my house.Time
It was about 2 in the afternoon.Lighting
The sun had just broken through the clouds giving off a nice golden glow.Equipment
I shot this hand held. I was using a canon 650D body and the 18-55 mm kit lens. The auto focus is broken so I had to focus manually.Inspiration
The lighting, plus the fact that I knew the bees wings were going to be wet from the downpour so I had a much better chance of getting the shot.Editing
I cropped the image down to a 1:1 ratio and reduced the noise levels in Light room. I also sharpened the image in LR as well. I slightly increased Vibrance to about +10.In my camera bag
I usually have my Kit lens 18-55 mm, a 50 mm F/1.8, my camera body a 650D, an extra battery and memory card. ( for now;))Feedback
I don't know if I am in a position to give advice, but I have learned to be patient and if shooting by hand, hold your breath before you shoot, lol.