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Surprise


Surprise
Photo Information
Copyright: Andor Gondocs (gondox) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 265 W: 61 N: 228] (1159)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-04-17
Categories: Insects, Flowers
Camera: Nikon D40 DSLR, Soligor 60-300 1:4-5.6 MC, Digital RAW 200, Metz 48 AF-1 flashgun
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/320 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2008-04-17 12:55
Viewed: 623
Points: 14
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Surprise

I've got a lot of work these days so it's just a quick visit, just as quick as a walk I could afford today. But fortunately while I was shooting these flowers a bee came as a surprise. I rapidly switched to my 60-300 lens and took a few shots. It was really a nice surprise for me as I could take time out as short as 10 minutes. But for this and the scent of flowers I haven't felt for long I think it was really worth.

Maybe the bee was surprise for you too as it can't be well seen on the thumbnail.

Technically it's not the best, it's hard with the manual lens to get focus on a subject like this. But the atmosphere of spring is represented I hope so.
A little flash with a reflector card was needed but I think except the wing it didn't do too much harm.

Best regards,
Andor
gracious, Jamesp, jusninasirun, Bass has marked this note useful
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To Bass: Yessgondox 1 04-18 18:58
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Hello Andor,
Lovely macro shot on this bee and the beautiful flowers!
best dof in good sharpness, colour and details
the dark bg makes them both really outstanding
well done
cheers
Tony

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1296 W: 0 N: 5061] (15084)
  • [2008-04-17 14:33]

Hi Andor

I think this a really nice composition, The form of theeuphorbia is lovely and the colours compliment each other.

JAmes

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1089 W: 6 N: 3022] (11192)
  • [2008-04-17 16:17]

Hi Andor,very interesting way to show this nice euphorbia whit a bee,excellent quality under all corners of view,my best compliments,Luciano

Hello Andor. Good focus on the bee and the flower. The bg is well muted in good crop here. Best regards. Jusni

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  • Heaven Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 518 W: 85 N: 971] (3595)
  • [2008-04-17 21:41]

Hi Andor!

So I wish you good success in your work! May it be as successfull as your pictures and your contributions on TN are...

I like this picture very much, although I regret a little bit the too large empty space on the left. On the other hand, the subject is fine and the colour and lighting management are well done.

Kind regards

Markus

N.B. It's not always possible to write long comments. Don't worry for that! It's the same for most of us, I also work at 100%...

Hello Andor,

a nice composition with much deepth trough the unsharp flowers first.
I think an Euphorbia art?
Surprising the bee makes the photo just better.
eautiful colors too.

regards Gert

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  • Bass Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 101 W: 0 N: 115] (467)
  • [2008-04-18 17:57]
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Hi Andor,
what a sorprise! you´re right about the bee! haven´t see it! BG and colours are great (that yellow is amazing! is too bright! lovely).-
I agree with Heaven about the empty space over the left.. and I add a little specific thing: maybe the yellow blur before the flower distracts the eye. Anyway, the picture is great. You have done a good work with light and a great macro with the bee.
TFS!
have a nice day
Brenda

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