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Frontal
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Copyright: Andor Gondocs (gondox) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 54 W: 28 N: 64] (260)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-08-22
Categories: Nature, Macro
Camera: Nikon D40 DSLR, Nikkor 35-70 f3.3-4.5, Digital RAW 400
Exposure: 1/200 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-08-31 6:57
Viewed: 154
Points: 20
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Frontal

I always wanted a frontal shot of a bee or anything else with "big" eyes, this time I managed to take a picture like that. Although if I had the lens for it I'd certainly get closer to get only the head in the shot. Anyway, regarding my technical limitations I reached what I wanted.

The result is not the best I think, the bee is OK with me but the flower got oe'd and over flashed. But that not being the primary subject I decieded to post it anyway. I like the reflections in the eyes so much, that's why I long for a closer shot..

Taken in RAW as always, square cropped and adjusted some things in Lightroom, then exported to The Gimp to resize, frame, sharpen and remove bg noise.

Here I feel the signs of flash are too much (compared to my previous post) but hope You'll still find it ok.

Thanks for viewing!

Best regards,
Andor
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  • Great 
  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 548 W: 0 N: 1032] (5094)
  • [2009-08-31 6:59]

Hallo Andor,

Gyönyörű makró!
Kitűnő készült és játszott. My Gratulálok.
Egy szép napon,
Adrian

Hello Andor,

This is a fine macro capturing amazing details of the head, body and textures.
The dof really focusses attention on the insect but makes the b/g an interesting addition.

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

Andor,
Wonderful macro, great details, lovely colors.
Congratulation!
Horia

Hi Andor,

Superb frontal macro of the bee. You've already critiqued the photo better than I would have, and I certainly understand equipment limitations. Nevertheless, the bee's head is nicely focussed, with a nice smooth background. TFS.

Best regards,
Werner

Buen macro de espectacular nitidez y color
Buen trabajo
un saludo

Bonsoir Andor
Nice macro with great sharpness on the eyes
A success
Henri

Hi Andor!
nice macro
great focus and details...
pleasant colors from the flower...
best regards,
Alper

hello Andor,

i see that your macro shot is really good and i think much much better than mine.. very sharp and so much detail can be seen esp. the head area.. you done well with it.. excellent work..

greeting, terry

  • Great 
  • chrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4256 W: 414 N: 6770] (42500)
  • [2009-09-05 0:48]

Hallo Andor

A superb 'in your face' macro, of the insect, with wonderful yellow colours & very good sharpness & dof. Tfs!

Hello Andor,
Yes you were successful in capturing the bee's compound eyes but I think the highlight is its piercing proboscis. Super pretty. The colors are intense and vivid, the image is sharp. Regards.
Danilo

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