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Images => Nature, Flora, Fauna & Landscapes => Topic started by: Ezio on February 26, 2023, 18:41:12

Title: Takeoff from dandelion
Post by: Ezio on February 26, 2023, 18:41:12

Hi, many years ago I photographed bees on dandelions. Finding the right moment is not easy, but observing the behavior of insects can help.
I noticed that just before taking off, the bee cleans the pollen out of its eyes with its front legs. In this way I was able to anticipate the shot and freeze the action.
Before I had many shots without bees, this way you get good pictures.
Nikon D80 micro-nikkor 60mm @ f25 1/200s 100 ISO - flash SB400
Ezio

Title: Re: Takeoff from dandelion
Post by: Bob Foster on February 27, 2023, 01:59:15

Very well done!

Title: Re: Takeoff from dandelion
Post by: Tom Hook on February 27, 2023, 02:10:51

Quote from: Bob Foster on February 27, 2023, 01:59:15

Very well done!

I agree with you Bob. Also, interesting information on the behavior of the bee.

Title: Re: Takeoff from dandelion
Post by: Matthew Currie on February 27, 2023, 05:24:50

Good tip.  I eagerly await the bees and the end of snow.

Title: Re: Takeoff from dandelion
Post by: Erik Lund on February 27, 2023, 13:25:27

Very well captured! I know several people would love to hear more about your technique!

Title: Re: Takeoff from dandelion
Post by: Akira on February 28, 2023, 01:09:05

Thank you for sharing this great image and the result of your keen observation of the bee's behavior!

Title: Re: Takeoff from dandelion
Post by: John Geerts on February 28, 2023, 07:39:23

Beauty of a shot !

Title: Re: Takeoff from dandelion
Post by: Gerhard2006 on April 10, 2023, 20:31:05

Yes, I agree with the others. Usually when I photograph a bee or a bug I wait till they land because I’m afraid either the flower will be out of  focus and the theme of the picture will be gone but you’ve done a nice job of getting both of them in good focus thanks for sharing. I’m going to have to try this myself. Was this  heavily cropped from a distance so both will be in focus?

Title: Re: Takeoff from dandelion
Post by: knb on April 20, 2023, 00:39:35

Lots of detail on the bee. Very well executed.

Title: Re: Takeoff from dandelion
Post by: mxbianco on April 20, 2023, 12:55:31

Quote from: Gerhard2006 on April 10, 2023, 20:31:05

... Was this  heavily cropped from a distance so both will be in focus?

The info Ezio gave is: f:25, so I would say heavily closed aperture, disregarding diffraction, allows for a sufficient DOF

Ciao from Massimo