A Couple of Bees

[Iguanasan]

A couple of makeshift macros of some local bees

Just Hangin' Around
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Bee on Dahlia
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[Wicked Dark]

oh such fuzzy little ladies. Good work.

[jude01]

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

[Mad Aussie]

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

[Iguanasan]

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.

[Mad Aussie]

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.

[Chantelle]

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

[Iguanasan]

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

Thanks, Chantelle.

[Bambi]

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

[Iguanasan]

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

[XPWizard]

Nice shots Iggy, cool way for getting a macro shot.

[Richard]

well done Iggy for pushing your equipment to the max. very cool

[aubintbay]

Great shots Iggy!! Very nicely done.

[Iguanasan]

Thanks, XPWizard, Richard, and Aubintbay.