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Bee
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Copyright: Francois DORMOY (dormoy) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 144 W: 4 N: 105] (491)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 1982
Categories: Nature
Camera: Nikon F3, Nikkor 55mm micro
Exposure: f/32, 1/60 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-03-24 14:50
Viewed: 568
Points: 2
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I found that bee full of pollen on a rock in the French Alps. I used my macro Nikkor lens and the macro ring flash attached to it.

The distance to the subject was about 5-10 cm.

The advantage of the ring flash is that we get rid of any undersired shadow resulting from a single light source. It enhances every part of the subject, and provides a well balanced exposure.

If you have only a regular flash, you can also get more or less the same results, but at the condition that (a) the flash is connected to the camera with an extension cord (whilst keeping the TTL function active) and that it is properly positioned towards the subject (usually handled by one hand or alternatively put on a tripod, but I prefer the first solution); and (b) you use a wide white diffuser on the flash (like those inflatable ones you put with a rubber). This is essential for macrophotography.

I no longer have a ring flash. But realised that I can do the same with my regular flash.
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nice! I heard ring flashes are incredibly expensive as well. Wish I could afford such equipment.

Brilliant picture! I too wish I could have your equipment :) Les détails de l'abeille sont superbes: les couleurs, la lumiere, les poils, chaque flocon (?) de pollen... vraiment fantastique. Excellent job. And thanks for providing the details!

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