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Drink and BEE Merry


Drink and BEE Merry
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Copyright: Stephen Emerson (Signal-Womb) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1027 W: 58 N: 2900] (11044)
Genre: Plants
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2004-05-08
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon EOS 300 D, Canon EFS 18-55mm
Exposure: f/16, 1/200 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-10-29 8:21
Viewed: 1184
Points: 22
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The bumblebee is a flying insect of the genus Bombus in the family Apidae. Like the common honeybee, of which it is a relative, the bumblebee feeds on nectar and gathers pollen to feed its young. These creatures are beneficial to humans and the plant world alike, and tend to be larger than other members of the bee family.

A long-held myth of the bumblebee was that, in terms of theoretical aerodynamics, it did not have the capacity to achieve flight with the degree of wing loading necessary. The statement was based upon an assumption that the bee's wing could be treated as a static aerofoil. However, in reality the bumblebee's flight is characterized by an oscillating wing that shares more characteristics with a helicopter rotor than an aeroplane wing.

Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL
Software: Adobe Photoshop CS Windows
Exposure Time: 1/200 sec
F-Stop: f/16.0
ISO Speed Ratings: 100
Focal Length: 55/1 mm
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Hi Stephen,
This is a really good macro! The details are sharp. You can really see that the bumblebee is indulging in the nectar. I might have cropped a little off the top of the image to focus more on the bee, but still you have made an excellent photo. Well done!
Claudia

Great title Stephen. Very well composed with an exceptional DOF showing these tiny flowers in detail also. Very well exposed, great detail, sharpness & color. These buggers can "BEE" a pain. They never sat still for me.
Hey, thanx for the plug.. Just in time for Halloween ;-) Have a Great Day!

Great macro Stephen. Colorfull with very good sharpness and very good details. Very good job. WEll done.

Hi Stephen,
this is such a lovely shot of the bumble-bee with excellent sharpness. I also like those wonderful flowers. Very good job, thanks and have a nice sunday
Sabine - wishnugaruda

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4774 W: 294 N: 4020] (13209)
  • [2005-10-29 17:34]

Hi Stephen,
Very good macro!
Looks like he is checking you while indulging the nectar:) Very well done and TFS

Hi Stephen,
Excellent shot here. The colors and detail are outstanding. DOF is remarkable. Very well done.
Scott

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  • sAner Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1490 W: 72 N: 1427] (4744)
  • [2005-10-29 18:50]

So, you're into macro-photography aswell Steve? :) Great shot my friend. Details are sharp, exposure and composition are great and POV is good. 8/10 Well done & TFS!

Regards,
Pieter

Nicely captured Stephen,
Good colour, detail and sharpness.
Well composed and good exposure.
Thanks for posting.

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  • TAZ Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2241 W: 47 N: 3167] (10926)
  • [2005-10-30 4:00]

I wanted to say here that I appreciate this good and interesting work with gives me enjoyment ! Congratulations Stephen and thanks for sharing.
PS : the raison of my too short comment is on the forum...

WOW Stephen, too much time without posting macros, I would say. Definately I want more like this one. Thanks very much for this elegant post. Great composition for this bumblebee. Regards.

Hi Stephen

Only 2 hours till Christmas day here in New Zealand. No critique this time, just to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a safe New Year.

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