A Couple of Bees

A couple of makeshift macros of some local bees

Just Hangin' Around
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Bee on Dahlia
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oh such fuzzy little ladies. Good work.

Those are awesome Iggy, so sharp! love the water-drops in the first one. You've definitely mastered the makeshift macros.

Very good result. What are you using as 'makeshift' ?

Thank you, WD, Jude, and MA.

@MA, This shot was taken by setting my aperture to f5.6 (first shot) and f8 (second shot) on my 18-55mm kit lens and then pulling the lens off while holding down the depth of field preview button to lock it at the desired aperture. I then turn the lens around backwards and hold it up against the camera body to shoot.

Ok, I figured that was what you were doing. It's not something I've tried, and also, until now, ever seen it really used. Cool.

These are brilliant! Love them! I would too scared to get stung lol...I stay away from bees if I can lol.

Thanks, MA. I first heard about this from Jude and I've been hooked.

Thanks, Chantelle.

excellent work Iggy. I tried this but it totally sucked.

Thanks, Bambi. Maybe if we ever get out again I can show you how I do it.