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Sting in its tail _ Gauntlet 3


Sting in its tail _ Gauntlet 3
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Copyright: Helen Matten (Helkoryo) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2013 W: 254 N: 4678] (20684)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-07-20
Categories: Daily Life, Nature, Macro
Camera: Canon EOS 400D/Rebel XTi, Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM
Exposure: f/4, 1/500 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Stunning macros for Inunguak [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-07-24 1:19
Viewed: 222
Points: 44
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Good morning Peeps

So today is day three that I challenge Hans (Greenbaron) to post a similar shot. My clue to him yesterday was "A Sting in its tail"

I think maybe the clue was too easy :-)

I shot this image last Sunday at Blenheim palace and I didn't really look at it until late last night.. When I opened it I was smiling from ear to ear... hes looking right at the camera and sticking his tongue out at me lol, what a cheeky bee.

Near the palace there was a Lavendar and rose garden, I will find another shot and post to workshop tonight of the actual garden. The Lavendar was absolutely alive with bees going about their business. I leaned accross some of the flowers to get this capture and for a moment it was quite scarey as I felt I was surrounded by the buzzing insects. All was well though as they really were not interested in me and the rebel they had much more important things to do, like collecting the nectar and pollinating the flowers.

Unusually for me I decided not to frame this shot, I felt its simple and clean lines were fine to be left alone.

TTFN and thanks for taking the time to view

Luv Smrufie

P.S. Looking forward to seeing what you post today then Hansie and tomorrow you get a break as I post my theme image.
manujmehta, tnahari, hairymunky, patshoo, lilimih33, glint, GreenBaron, Morgwathien, inunguak, chocolate29, boomcat, c_rapp has marked this note useful
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Great macro Helen, very clear.. Good capture.
David

Fantastic Helen
wonderful macro with such fine details
marvelous colours and focus
rich colours, great DOF
nice shot
regards
Manuj Mehta

Hello Hellen
great capture of the busy bee on a lovely plant. the clarity of this image is really amazing. beautiful colors.
rgds
tsilla

Hi, Helen -
I never thought a bee could be said to have an "expression" on its face, but you captured one here. Gorgeous sharp detail and bright colors; the bee is well-placed in the frame. Well done.

Hi Helen
Great pov, and the colours are excellent.
Great to see Mr Bumble-Bee at work

Cheers
HM

grt detail in this onev Helen excellent capture

Attractive scene,Love the blur branch in FG that suitable in sizing and position,Good clarity for sharpness and color on DOF of subject, Outstanding by good bokeh on BG too.Good work,TFS.

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  • ines8 Gold Star Critiquer [C: 105 W: 0 N: 0] (659)
  • [2008-07-24 3:38]

Beautiful picture, PERFECT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Best regards,
ines

Hello Helen!
Your composition is superbe!
Perfect focus!
Nice detail and clarity on the bumble bee!
Best regards!
Lili

Hi Helen

Superb macro shot. The "fur" and the wing are rendered so beautifully. Really nice blurred background for the bee too.

John

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  • glint Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 548 W: 2 N: 360] (2489)
  • [2008-07-24 5:24]

hello Helen,
very good macro. Love both bee (with its sticky-out tongue) and the lovely lavendar.
Bev

Simular shot he? Forget it. But finally I found a flying object with a "sting" in its tail :-)
Like this nice sharp and well composed image Helen. The deatials of the wing are perfect! Great macro, I think I'm going to try to picture some of these flying objects too. Well anyway a wonderful posting.
Hans

N.B. The theme "Looking down" gives me more opportunities than the "sting" thing :-)

Hello Helen,
A stunning macro! Details are amazing. Very good colours, sharpness, cadrage and an interesting POV. I can see curiosity in the insect's eyes ;) Excellent work, keep it up!
TFS
Barbara

Hello Helen,

Yes, he is looking at you!
What a great 'posing' shot!
I took a shot of a bee last week and was amazed to see that it was flying with its 'tongue' out!
This is really sharp and detailed, also very well composed.

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

Hi Helen,
Very sharp,veri good macro.Beautiful composition.Congratulation.
Regards,
alf

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  • Silke Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3303 W: 269 N: 6218] (23150)
  • [2008-07-24 19:18]

The shallow dof is just perfect here -- gives a great 3D quality
TFs
silke

Nice one, Helen! Details and colours against the soft blurred BG are exquisite indeed! TFS!
Cordelia :))

another one of your fantastic work, Smurfie.. superb sharpness, detail, colours.. the composition and macro are excellent.

regards, terry

Hi Helen,
Amazing macro! I love the bee's pose and details. Marvellous DOF and very nice colors.
TFS
Regards,
Lurdes

Macreo con excelente nitidez y colorido, detalle impresionante, felicitacioens

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  • c_rapp Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1017 W: 17 N: 1163] (6462)
  • [2008-07-25 21:59]

Beautifully cute capture. tongue and all. amazing details. TFS
Christan

Wonderful close up shot!
With good DOF, tones, and most of all the details.

Well done and TFS
Thomas

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