The Wonder of the Bee
DSC0523 Tribute to the amazing honey bee. Macro photograph in black and white.
DSC0523 Tribute to the amazing honey bee. Macro photograph in black and white.
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Oct, 2017Views
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People's Choice in Summer bees doing what bees do Photo Challenge
Winner in All things Bees in Black & White photography Photo Challenge
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Behind The Lens
Location
Sometimes the best photographs are captured right in your own front yard. We have so many plants and flowers that attract the birds and bees. It is such a joy to be able to observe them in this close and lively environment.Time
Mid morning capture with a partial to full sun exposure.Lighting
The front yard has patches of sun and shade. I waited until the light hit the flower and illuminated the bee at work.Equipment
Nikon D5000 using a macro setting with my Tamron lens.Inspiration
The magic of the multitude of bees gathering nectar. They were working every flower in the yard. I also have a deep appreciation and love for bees.Editing
Minimal fine tuning using the camera edit setting on iPhoto. I decided to present this capture in black and white for a more dramatic effect.In my camera bag
My Nikon D5000 camera, Tamron lens, some filters and my iPhone.Feedback
Optimal lighting conditions are a great start to achieving the desired image you are after. I "pre-focused" on the selected flower and waited for the bee to arrive. Patience was a virtue in this instance.
