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Lavander Lunch


Lavander Lunch
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Copyright: Liliana Mihailovici (lilimih33) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2340 W: 356 N: 2001] (13768)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-07-17
Categories: Nature, Decisive Moment, Macro, Action, Mood
Camera: Canon EOS 40D, Sigma AF 70-300mm/4-5,6 DG APO
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/125 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Stunning macros for Inunguak, Cool Bugs 2!!, Mr. and Mrs. Bee, My flowers [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-07-18 9:30
Viewed: 586
Points: 174
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Yesterday I tried to photograph bumble bees pollenating my neighbours' lavender bush. I spent almost two hours there. I didn't realize how fast the time flew by.
I tooke over 200 photos. Most of them are not very good, probably because my Sigma objective doesn't have an Image Stabilizator.

It was difficult to choose which picture to post, but finally I decided on this one. I will show you in my WS four different shots.

Perspective 1
Perspective 2
Perspective 3
Perspective 4

PS - I could have posted more WS images, but I think four it is enough..... :)

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  • ayse51 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1041 W: 53 N: 677] (11017)
  • [2008-07-18 9:33]

Hi Lİliana,
great macro,great details.It may be beautiful lınch for this beautiful bee.Well done.TFS.Necla.

Fantastic shot. I really like the dof with some parts of the flower in focus & others not. Love how the bee is wrapped around the flower.

Hello Liliana,
Fantastic...
Artistic...
TFS
Selahattin E

Beautiful detail well captured Liliana, lovely image.

Regards Mark :)

Hello Liliana
That bumblebee will be perfumed for the week to come. That macro photo is very sharp. The colors of the bee are natural and I love the repetition of the lavender color in the background.
Nice shot
Serge

Good image, the colours are fine, perhaps next time, try going a bit faster... 1/320...nothing wrong with your image, it's quite beautiful, but a faster shutter will freeze the frame better. Did you use a tripod or support?... fine work, tfs regards h

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  • Doudou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 261 W: 0 N: 504] (3403)
  • [2008-07-18 10:04]

Bonjour Liliana,

Jolie composition de cette fleur de lavande consciencieusement butinée par ce joli bourdon aux superbes détails!!!
Très bon travail en MACRO
Mes félicitations
Amicalement
Odile

Nice, unusual color mixture... lavender with yellow lines of the bee's body.
Incredible sharpness and DOF.
TFS
Ciao, Antonella

Olá Liliana,
What a hungry bee! Great shot, very good sharpness and nice levender colors.
Great presentation, as usual
Raimundo

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  • Beger Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3046 W: 568 N: 3412] (15123)
  • [2008-07-18 11:07]

Hi Liliana,
Impressive macro with a perfect acuity and contrasted colors!
I like much the mix with the lavander tint and the yellow on the back of the bee! Superb background and presentation! Beautifully done! Annie

Nice macro Liliana. Very good colour combination. Very pure and sharp shot. Well done. tfs. Siegfried

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  • Koala Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 355 W: 21 N: 71] (2274)
  • [2008-07-18 11:39]

Super :D
Detalii nemaipomenite! culori superbe.
Totul e f f fain!

O seara placuta!

Ale

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  • juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2459 W: 0 N: 864] (13162)
  • [2008-07-18 11:39]

Hola Lyli,
sensacional macro y colorido,
preciosa presentación y trabajo,
saludos amiga.

Hello Liliana,
Excellent macro and beautiful tones, magnificent firing.Well done.TFS..
Greetings
H.Ayhan

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  • japiey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1324 W: 103 N: 2310] (8724)
  • [2008-07-18 12:31]

Hi Lili,

Superb catch.
The lights and tones are amazing.
Timely..

jp

Superb, Lili!
The appeal of the photograph is difficult to put into words but the technical skills of sharp focus and excellent details are easy to state! Good off-centre composition.

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

Hello Liliana,

Excellent macro, great perspective and colors!
Congratulations and TFS,
Sergio

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  • c_rapp Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1024 W: 17 N: 1189] (6618)
  • [2008-07-18 17:16]

Bee-utiful capture Wonderfully detailed and a definate WOW! picture. TFS
Christan

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  • timtim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 942 W: 73 N: 393] (7171)
  • [2008-07-18 17:44]

Another great macro
TFS

What magical lavender color Liliana!
Expertly placed bee and flower int he frame.
A gorgeous presentation.
Well done.
- Vincent

Hi Lili,
The clarity of details of your main subject is fantastic. The shallow DOF certainly made the subject really standout. Good timing in your shot ... well captured and composed! Tfs and have a nice weekend.
Cheers,
Renier

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  • emka Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 128 W: 0 N: 67] (1047)
  • [2008-07-18 23:18]

Hi Liliana,

You work two hours, but the result is superb. Excellent sharpness and colours. The bees are very quick and the flower is moving. I also tried to shoot something similar but it was difficult. Regards

Malgorzata

Hi lIliana
I can smell lavander!!
wonderful shot and macro
great in colors
ciao
Lucio

beautiful capture.. no words for the detail.. colours and focus are excellent!! it enchants me!! brava!!
ciao Marco

Hi Liliana,
Absorbed is what this bee looks like to me. I like the off-center composition, the lavender, and the sharpness on the bee. Greetings! Danilo

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  • Janone Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3345 W: 86 N: 2709] (17909)
  • [2008-07-19 4:00]

Haalo Liliana.
Very lovely close up picture of the busy Bee.
Composition is also very strong with the blurred background.
Have a nice day, Lili.
Hope the weather is better by you than here.
Jan

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  • harpya Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5224 W: 180 N: 6192] (32677)
  • [2008-07-19 5:58]

Hello Liliana


Beautiful!!
The one that I can say of such beauty.
excellent in the shot, in the composition, in the details
and in them sumptuousness of this post!
Bravo!
Congratulations

Sérgio

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  • Silke Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3366 W: 284 N: 6425] (23856)
  • [2008-07-19 7:16]

Great PoV and composition here and nice colours

Hi Liliana,
excellent macro shot with perfect clarity and sharpnes,
great deatiles indeed,
superb compo,
beautiful colours,
welldone and tfs,
regards,
Taner
:) tomorrow

Hello Liliana,
Excellent touch my friend..This is amazingly good..Nice caaptured and well done.

CM

hi lili, neat shot, the extra ones you posted are cool too, this is my favorite then the vertical one, nice details and textures,
tfs,
scott

Beautiful macro work.

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  • Maged Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 67 W: 1 N: 82] (773)
  • [2008-07-19 14:10]

Hello Liliana
Again we are with excellent shot , the details and the colors are superb , the background is beautiful .

Well done
Maged

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  • Ramdan Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 683 W: 31 N: 1369] (5212)
  • [2008-07-19 22:58]

Hi Lili,
Nice macro shot. I may have the same difficulties to make a choice, especially between the main post and perspective 3.

Nearly two hours with 200 photos sounds interesting. It surely an enjoyable session. :)

Nice new avatar... :)

Regards,
Ramdan.

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  • azaf1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 574 W: 50 N: 653] (4074)
  • [2008-07-20 1:03]

Hi Lili
That's what I call beauty!
A National Geographic capture of great detail and action
TFS
Argiris

Buna Lili,

A meritat efortul sa faci atatea fotografii, ti-a iesit un macro foarte fain, de fapt toate versiunile imi plac, ai prins lumina foarte buna si culori, de asemenea. Mi-a placut si cum ai prins bondarii in zbor, excelente detalii ale lor si ale florilor de lavanda.

Weekend frumos iti doresc si vacanta minunata daca nu mai ne intalnim pe aici, ca saptamana viitoare plecam si noi spre nord.
Te pup,
Sorina

Hi Lili..beautiful shot...wonderful colors in the background complimenting the foreground..great details and sharpness.

Roger

later

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  • WMcK Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 731 W: 8 N: 1663] (6414)
  • [2008-07-20 4:35]

He is stunning Liliana. The detail on his is simply amazing. You can see every little hair and joint. I also like the ws ones with the different pov’s, but this one really stands out with the perfect composition and wonderful colour. Great DOF with the one wing so in focus. Excellent.
Warm Regards
Wanda

hi liliana!!
very nice catch of this bumblebee, great pose, beauty colors.
tfs
zoran

Hi Liliana
Don't knoe about the others but this one is perfect. Each hair on his body is in perfect focus including the lading side of his wing. Beautiful colors well captured - neat composition.

Dan

Later

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  • nicou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 286 W: 0 N: 243] (3036)
  • [2008-07-20 7:32]

Hello,

quelle image, netteté, couleur parfaite, et la position de l'insecte est de toute beauté, superbe.

Bravo et amitiés

Nicou

Hello Lili :o)

Great macro ! Nice focus and colours ... Very artistic shot, bravo !
Greetings
Marylou ;)

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  • jan515 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2518 W: 48 N: 2993] (14124)
  • [2008-07-20 9:08]

Excellent macro Lili,beautiful Bg,bee and composition. I like the artistic job.Fantastic picture.
Best regards.
Janusz

Hi Lilliana, allways great great photo and POV. congratullations

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  • pikas Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 153 W: 9 N: 181] (670)
  • [2008-07-20 18:45]
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Hi Lili,

Fantastic Macro with incredible detail.
Great shot. The contrast with the colours are perfect.

Good job, congratulations!!!

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  • BT123 Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 38 W: 1 N: 43] (331)
  • [2008-07-20 23:37]

I have been lucky so far to capture bees in a macro using tripod. This photo is great capture of yellow and labander combination. Well done. Regards
Balwant

Bonjour Liliana
Superbe l'image de ce bourdon qui s'enivre.Une composition macro nette et bien exposée.Bravo et bonne journée.
Amicalement
Gildas

Hi Lili,

Here you managed to capture all the details on the bumble bee nice and sharp and with the lavender colours it makes for a really attractive picture.

TFS
Els

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  • Romeu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 286 W: 0 N: 155] (1411)
  • [2008-07-21 4:46]

Hi Liliana,

superb close up shot! The colors and datails are beautiful. We can smell the lavander with our eyes...

Congratulations,
Romeu

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  • glint Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 573 W: 2 N: 379] (2555)
  • [2008-07-21 7:58]

hello Liliana,
excellent macro.I love your composition with the soft bakcgound of lavander and greens.
Bev

Wow! This is very close Lili. Excellent macro shot my friend. Love it.
Dennis

Hola Liliana.
Genial macro con buen enfoque y nitidez.
Buen comentario y links.
Saludos, JL.

Hi Liliana,
Beautiful macro picture with lovely colors, Excellent POV. and details in a very sharp picture, Très jolie photo..
All my compliments.
Michel

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  • bigil Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 197 W: 4 N: 54] (1331)
  • [2008-07-21 17:24]

Merveilleuse photo Liliana. Bonne précision et détails. Fond d'écran étonnant. Gilles

Merhaba :)
Perfect work. Well done. Very nice DOF.
TFS

Kerem

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  • pozaru Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3336 W: 684 N: 1925] (16099)
  • [2008-07-22 2:00]

Ce colorit minunat !


v

Buna Lili,
apentisanta gustare :)))
Tare faine fotografii cu Mr. Bumble Bee.
Cel mai mult imi place Perspective 2 - pozitia bondarului.
O zi frumoasa iti doresc.
Ioana

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  • ines8 Gold Star Critiquer [C: 106 W: 0 N: 0] (659)
  • [2008-07-22 4:24]

Splendida poza,imi plac mult si variantele 2 si 3 ,sunt perfecte, coloritul e superb iar tehnic sunt super toate,cit de frumos ti-a iesit acest ,,pufos,, bondar, sau poate albina...
Cele mai bune ginduri,
ines

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  • inaam Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1738 W: 5 N: 382] (1348)
  • [2008-07-22 4:52]

Buna Liliana,

You have beautifully captured a moment from nature. Fine details of this macro is remarkable. Luminosity, hues and details are excellent, well done my friend.

Thanks for sharing this image.

Liliana Hi;
Beautiful, just wonderful sharp, colorful, detailed and BEAUTIFUL.

Congratulations, very well done.
Larry
USA-tfs

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  • cinca Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 329 W: 0 N: 67] (2976)
  • [2008-07-22 14:39]

Hi Liliana, another great macro! Excellent detail and colours. I like the soft colours of the blurred bg too.
ciao,cinzia

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  • r_maga (43)
  • [2008-07-22 15:42]

Hi Liliana ,

Beautiful colours and well captured !
Excellent done! TFS

Greetings from Portugal!
Rui Magalhaes

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  • starky Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 321 W: 2 N: 43] (2754)
  • [2008-07-22 15:43]

Beautiful supermacro,Nice colours and sharpnes.
Best regards, Bosko.

We've just returned from Quebec a week ago, and visited a lavender field there. Interesting shot: this is exactly what my wife Christan was going for there also. Very nice macro!
Cheers
Otto

Hi Lili,
What a stunning macro shot here vith excellent POV,colours, light and details.TFS.
Cheers,

hAyAti

Hi Lily,
Great result from your hard work. Splendid sharpness, colors and DOF. The background is blurred out nicely, while the color of back- and foreground are in harmony.
Great job, great macro.
greetings,
Joop!

Hi, Liliana!

Excellent live piece, beautiful macrso shot.
I like it!

jazmin

Salut Lili!
Excelent macro, minunate culori si claritate a detaliilor!
Zi buna,
Diana
p.s. Imi plac si celelalte variante postate in ws! :)
p.p.s. Multumesc! :)

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  • Emma Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1525 W: 7 N: 1610] (8932)
  • [2008-07-23 8:15]

Hello Liliana,

Beautiful picture, with class perspective and mad colors and light play. Wonderful seen and presentation to look class out.
Have a good day.
Eva

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1454 W: 126 N: 2043] (17567)
  • [2008-07-23 8:18]

Hello Liliana! Very nice macro with lots of sharp details and a very good exposure, well done, thanks!

Mario

Hi Liliana

Alwyas love the shots like this, just dont kniow why actually... congrats and TFS

Amri HMS

Hi Liliana!
Very nice close up photo!
The details of the bumblebee are incredible! Like the macro of the flower and the purple background!
Very good shot!
TFS
Carine

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  • jone Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor [C: 1834 W: 65 N: 0] (17433)
  • [2008-07-27 3:09]

...excellent POV, colors and position...Compliments...
J ;)
p.s. nice hair on your new intro photo...

Hi Lili, superb macro, elegant composition with lovely bee and wonderful flower, fantastic colors, splendid details and excellent sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • Iwon Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 180 W: 0 N: 58] (4885)
  • [2008-08-01 9:15]

Hello Liliana,
Excellent macro....Excellent sharpness and colours....Fantastic shot...
bravo
Iwona

Hi Liliana,

Great macro!
I have also a lot photo's from bees on lavender (Not on TL) but I can't get them as sharp as this one...
So well done.
Nice composition and border as well.

Regards,
Annelies

Hi Lİliana
Excellent work.Nice macro!Bravo!
Regards.
A.

ssssooo lovely is the bee here so much so i hope i won't sting if i touch it! thanks to the clarity and great details you presented, Lili.
the blurred purplish BG is no less beautiful. it's impressive!

TFS
Regards
Agoes

hey Lili, very fine settings, good framing, an excellent macro !
regards
jo

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  • MLINES Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1173 W: 90 N: 948] (6587)
  • [2008-08-17 16:27]

Hi Liliana, Good macro of this busy bee making the most of the lavender which has such a nice colour. It is a great idea to take many photos and then choosing the best to keep and delete the rest. Good to see this from a 70-300mm LENS. tfs. mURRAY.

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  • Didi Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 46 W: 25 N: 40] (197)
  • [2008-08-23 11:13]

Hi Liliana
Only the smell is missing here :)
Well it's a very good selective setting on the bee.
without lens stabilizator is better to use a tripod.
Cheers.

another one of your best.. excellent macro shot, Lili.. as always you captured your subject beautiful.. tfs this beauty.. love the colours esp. the lavender my 3rd fav. colour now after yellow and white.. :)

regards, terry

Hello Lili,
Great macro with wonderful details and colour.
The repetition of the lavender in the BG is very effective.
Superb presentation and beautifully done.
Joni

Hi Liliana,

Really nice shot, and a great title. Good focus on the wing of the bee.

Cheers
Tom

Hi Lili,
What a stunning macro, the bee is so sharp and detailed. I like the soft background with the lavender colour repeated, very well done.
Regards,
Pete.

Hello Liliana,I have been watching bees just like this being busy on my lavender all summer.
Thank you for the shots in the w/shop;they are all worthy of being main posts.The 'landing' and 'taking off' shots are particularly good.
I love the composition with the blurred lavender in the bg.
The sharpness is excellent.
Tfs, regards Jean.

Very nice macro work. Beautiful fine details and good use of light. Great colours captured.
Rew

Hi Liliana. Excellent shot of a difficult subject, bees will never keep still for me :~) Good sharpness and colours af main subject enhanced by simplistic and pleasing frame. Thanks for sharing.

Regards Phil

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  • gnada Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2178 W: 59 N: 2397] (13651)
  • [2008-10-04 8:08]

Hi Liliana...
It's a lovely macro shot of "Lavander Lunch",
beautifully composed, nice colors, image and details...
Well done.
Best regards,
George

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