the makro bee Photo

Photographer’s Note

This picture is one of my best macro shots. The details of this bee are super. Thats my opinion. I like the shot, but it can be better.

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zto (292) 2003-11-18 14:26

You are absolutly right. The details are super. A photo to be proud of. Congrats!

i'm out of points for the day i'm afraid - sorry :( but i could not help comment on this one.

RobBrown (1789) 2003-11-18 14:43

realy good macro lots of details wing ends need a little sharpening , by the way its a larger sort of hoverfly

Rockyboy (20582) 2003-11-18 15:12

Le cadrage est parfait, les couleurs, la netteté et le contraste également... Bien joué jaap!

jpettigrew (1355) 2003-11-18 15:34

Quelle précision dans le focus et les couleurs cliché magnifique bravo! JP

Clochette (8076) 2003-11-18 16:18

This is one of the most difficult exercises for a photographer. You need the right orientation of light (as the bee does not intend to pose for you !), not too much wind, precision of course, and a great deal of patience !
Splendid work indeed.

Keitht (1132) 2003-11-18 16:25

One of the best macro shots I have seen on the site. The main body of the bee is extremely sharp only softening at the ends of the wings. The out of focus background frames the bee nicely.

Motrem (2392) 2003-11-18 16:27

You can make better, you say? Indeed I, it is already completed. I find your excellent photo, the neatness of details, colours... Great macro!
Vous pouvez faire mieux, vous dites? Bien moi, c'est déjà parfait. Je trouve votre photo excellente, la netteté des détails, les couleurs... Superbe!

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papagolf21 (57785) 2003-11-18 17:34

"Le mieux est l'ennemi du bien" dit-on ! Cette macro est magnifique, elle mérite de figurer dans les livres de science. Avez-vous utilisé un objectif macro supplémentaire pour réaliser cette prise de vue ?
"It's better to let well alone" as it is said! This macro is magnificent, it deserves to appear in the books of science. Did you use a supplementary macro objective to realize this recording?

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milloup (1829) 2003-11-18 17:42

I agree with Robert that this is not a bee, but some kind of large hoverfly. That apart, it's a very good macro shot with lots of detail.

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cdewet (0) 2003-11-21 12:26

Jaap, die kleure is verruklik, die diagonale lyn van die by se lyf baie sterk. Knap foto!

steffleu (1373) 2003-11-22 17:37

Cette macro est absolument grandiose, les détails sont impressionants !
l'abeille est superbe !
BRAVO !!!!

kmolz (997) 2004-01-25 17:09

just 9 letters: w-o-n-d-e-r-f-u-l
...nothing else can be said about!
I'm dying to try some macros as yours!

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htremblay (1664) 2004-01-29 13:07

Une macro très bien réussie, c'est précis, net et clair. Belle réussite. Bravo.
Macro succeeded very well, it is precise, Net and clear. Beautiful success. Bravo.

cecile (4193) 2004-02-19 7:10

magnifique prise, l'abeille est très nette, elle se détache à merveille du fond flou... superbe

swallace (972) 2004-02-19 13:33

I love macro shots myself, and this is a beauty. Very clear, very detailed. You did a wonderful job.

hojper (2830) 2004-03-14 16:04

Wow, Jaap, this one really beats my bee in sharpness and detail. And I see that we have the same camera, so I guess it is thanks to the photographer and not the camera. Congratulations.
PS. In your intro photo you are holding a nice catch. I couldn't find a posting of it. A pity (from one fisherman to another).

Hanssie (9133) 2004-03-20 16:30

Sharp !
It's my opinion too, Jaap !
Wat een macro'tje, zeg !
Double smile, ha ha ha !

jhonny_blue (4954) 2004-07-15 4:56

Wonderful macro Jaap ! Very good colours and details !
Very well done.

ellis49 (74) 2004-07-17 21:26

Wonderful macro.
Very good sharpness and colors.

Good work

deud (1843) 2004-10-08 1:01

What a beautiful shot! Jaap, can you tell me the tehnical details. I have an Olympus C-765 UZ. Did you use some accessories like Macro Extension Lens or Telephoto Conversion Lens?

gaborik (226) 2005-12-21 18:08

Wow! Very good photo. A lot of details makes the insect so real. Good job.

maphoto (8076) 2005-12-22 23:29

Hi Jaap, beautiful indeed, I would certainly be glad to have it in my album :-) The close up is incredible, great DoF, well done.

AiresSantos (44510) 2006-10-05 2:31

Hi Jaap,
Without doubts, this is an excellent macro with fantastic colours and light.
Very well done my friend,
Gave a nice day,
Aires