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An Apis mellifera bee just before it lands on a basil flower.

An Apis mellifera bee just before it lands on a basil flower.
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SONY ILCE-7

settings

Aperture 0/10 ISO 100 Shutter 1/200 Focal Length 0/10

location

Sérvia, Kozani, GR

upload_date

Oct, 2020

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Awards

Fall Award 2020

Magnificent Capture

Peer Award

Absolute Masterpiece

Top Choice

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Emotions

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Behind The Lens

Location

The photo was taken in my garden at Servia, Greece. There were a lot of bees around a basil, and I was trying to get close enough for some photos without scaring them.

Time

I took this photo around noon, maybe a bit later. It's starting to get cold around here so that's the time when insects are active.

Lighting

In macro, I always shoot with a flash, but I try to get as soft light as possible on my subjects, that's why I experiment a lot with my diffusers.

Equipment

It was shot on a Sony A7, with the Laowa 60mm f/2.8 ultra macro lens at 1:2 magnification. I also used a Neewer NW570 flash and a DIY diffuser.

Inspiration

Nature always inspires me, and especially the small creatures. I always try to get as close as possible to my subjects, trying to bring out the beauty of the small world, so that people appreciate these little ones that are all around us.

Editing

I did some sharpening and noise reduction, as well as white balance, because I always shoot in RAW. Then some dodging and burning and some final brightness adjustments.

In my camera bag

I normally carry with me my kit lens (Sony 28-70mm) as well as my tripod, depending on where I plan to go. I also carry with me a Raynox dcr-250 and a set of extension tubes, in case I need more magnification, along with my main equipment which is Sony A7, Laowa 60mm f/2.8, Neewer NW 570 flash and a DIY diffuser.

Feedback

First step is finding a good spot near some flowers that are being visited by a lot of insects. After that, I'd say patience, a bit of luck, and a lot of shots. The more shots you get, the better the chances of getting your subject in focus. Don't think twice, just click that button!

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An Apis mellifera bee just before it lands on a basil flower.

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