Some bees

[squishy]

#1

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Andrena sp.

40D
sigma 150mm
f/9
diffused flash, handheld.



#2

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A ~1cm long bee, foraging in a dandelion. It spent a while with it's head buried in the flower, then popped up for about 2 seconds before flying off (which is when I got the shot)

Lasioglossum sp.

40D
Sigma 150mm at f/2.8
pentax SMC 50mm reversed at f/8
Handheld with a diffused flash.

Magnification is around 3:1


Comments and critique very welcome.
Thanks for viewing.

 

[damage]

Love the colours and lighting in number 2, thats a great shot

 

[Scotty Pro]

Adam
number two is a cracker, great use of depth of field, fantastic colours and I think he spotted your lens

 

[*Babs]

Love number two. That's a brilliant shot! I have a fondness for bees ... Even though I'm allergic to them

 

[Deleted member 3428]

Super shots Adam, lovely light control and detail on these shots.

 

[squishy]

Thanks for the comments

 

[DaiTheDragon]

Very nice and sharp especially No2

Dai

 

[LindaB]

Agree, excellent shots. Colour, lighting and detail are very good indeed.

Linda