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"In flight"


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Copyright: Mike Muizebelt (Mousehill) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 122 W: 64 N: 183] (754)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-10-23
Categories: Insects
Camera: Pentax *ist DS, Pentax F 100/2.8 macro
Exposure: f/8, 1/125 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-11-19 11:58
Viewed: 1835
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 28
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Although not that obvious in the thumbnailed version of this image, the small bee(?) that you see here flying above this lotus flower is seen in or near almost every lotus flower.
Mostly they are of course collecting pollen inside the flower, but I was able to capture one on his approach towards the flower.
I'm not sure about the species so perhaps someone can help out here.

Due to travel and weight restrictions I travelled with a minimal macro setup, consisting of the 100mm macro lens and a ringflash on the front. This left me some sapce for the other lenses on my trip.
extramundi, Janice, marhowie, coasties, pompey, wallhalla15, scottevers7, TAZ, livios has marked this note useful
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Excellent inflight of this tiny bee fly Mike. Vibrant colors and the subject is sharp and clear. The dark BG sets it-off nicely. Very well done! Thank you.

Hello Mike

Nice shot! Very good POV. Great depth of colour. Clarity and sharpness are spot on. Excellent work. Thanks.

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  • pompey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 146 W: 4 N: 745] (2768)
  • [2005-11-19 13:38]

Great capture Mike, nice and sharp, good colours, perfect background.
Good note too.
Thanks for sharing.
Michael.

Great macro shot of this wonderful pollen laden bee, Mike!

The lovely colors of the flower are a nice BG for your subject.

Well done and thank you.

Hi Mike,
Another busy day/early morning rush.
Well worth the big green smiley.
Thanks for posting.

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  • sAner Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1490 W: 72 N: 1427] (4744)
  • [2005-11-20 7:47]

Excellent! This is just a stunning macro. Can't write anything negative about it. Well done & TFS!

Regards,
Pieter

Hi Mike,
A superb macro shot. The vibrant colors really draw you to the photo, but then you see the small bee in sharp focus. The composition and framing are perfect for this shot. Excellent work!
Scott

Hi Mike,
not an easy object, the flying bee.
She's so nice and the flower is wonderful.
I love this violet one, also have one here with her story from Egypt, perhaps you are interested. You captured a beautiful motive, thank you very much, I enjoyed it, bye
Sabine - wishnugaruda

Hello Mike.
Very interesting flower with mini bee. Colourful photo, great sharpness and details. Great POV and composition too. Well done. Thanks for posting.

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  • TAZ Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2241 W: 47 N: 3167] (10926)
  • [2005-11-22 7:06]

This shot is pleasure for my eyes ! The composition, with the small bee flying above the beautiful flower, is great. I also appreciate the complementary note... Congratulations Mike and thanks for sharing.

leci do ulubionych!! super fota!!

Well done, flight shots of bugs are extremely difficult to manage, especially with any clarity, you have managed this well. Excellent camera work.

Greg

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3315 W: 148 N: 6113] (18648)
  • [2005-11-25 14:36]

A flying insect is not easy to catch, but you managed well Mike. And the flower is quite stunning too. I love the colours. Well done.

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  • livios Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2156 W: 322 N: 4258] (16906)
  • [2005-11-26 19:26]

Mike, this is beautiful. I like colors and details. Of course the flight is indeed a great bonus.

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