Musin’ with Susan is hosting a Macro Moments Challenge… how am I only now just hearing about this? For this challenge I see we are supposed to include info about the camera/lens/settings used to take the photo, so here it is:
Nikon D7100, I typically use a AF-S DX Nikkor 18 – 300mm lens on photos like this, and my settings were ISO 400, 300mm, f/5.6, 1/1000.
I took this photo last week. The plant is ‘Blue Glitter’ Sea Holly. As I was standing there trying to get the perfect angle on this shot a honey bee decided to pay a visit. My only regret is that I couldn’t get a tighter photo of him. I’m still very happy with this shot, all in all. Someone should really tell the bees to sit still and pose for the paparazzi lol. Because I have the hardest time getting truly focused shots of them. The flower looks great though, don’t ya think?
Anyway, I hope you enjoy my submission for this macro challenge. Have a great day!
I like that photo, and I like the idea of writing a book on acceptable behaviour for bees.
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Thanks… I do too. They need to understand how to behave when approached by the paparazzi. ☺️
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Wow, It’s a beautiful entry.
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Thanks… I don’t know how I missed this comment.
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Welcome and it’s OK.
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Sometimes they slip the the cracks. I hate when that happens.
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It’s common. In my case, I also feel bad for that. So, it doesn’t matter where there is minimum understanding for it.
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Not everyone understands lol.
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He certainly has his eye on you. Great photo!
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Yeah it appeared that way. This is the 4th photo in a series of 5… he’d move every time I went to hit the button. Little bugger.
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So happy you found the challenge, Sunshine! Lovely shot! I’m trying to figure out how some photographers capture butterflies, dragonflies, etc. They move way too fast!
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Thanks 🙂 I’m glad you enjoyed the photo. I usually do pretty well with butterflies, but bees… nope. They are just too fast for me.
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