The title says it all really. I love photographing bees.
Although the dead ones are much better behaved π
Technically this should be part of my Macro Garden Series, but it’s bees, so…. I’m also linking it here to Jude’s March Garden Challenge, where she’s looking for wildlife in the garden. Β Take a look at Jude’s wonderful peacock post here.
Olympus OMD EM5 with 60mm macro lens, handheld.
See more of my macro bee shots here and here and here.
x desleyjane
PS I just found out this was my 400th post!
Dead ones may be better behaved, But what about pollination?? Lovely photos again – and I’m glad to see the sidebar photo back.
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Oh that reminds me, I’ll fix the last post. Thank you! You’re right, a dead bee is not so useful, just easy to photograph LOL.
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Love this photo, dj! I have no idea how macro photography works but the bee is bee-autiful. Sorry, couldn’t resist! The wings are especially amazing.
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Oh thanks so much. Love the pun, I do those all the time LOL.
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I love bees too, Desley, and these photos are awesome! The flowers look amazing too. What plant is it? Thanks so much for sharing.
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Thanks Norah, they are so intricate and lovely to watch. I’m sorry I don’t know what the flower is, there are a lot of them in a lot of gardens where I walk GG.
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Wonderful!
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Thank you so much!
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We want bees alive!! Gorgeous shots. DJ!
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Yes we do Terri!! I completely agree. Thanks so much.
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wow, great pics
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Thanks Julz π
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Congrats on reaching 400, Desley!!
So shouldn’t there be a disclaimer? ‘No bees were harmed during this shoot’?? haha! Lovely shot!! I really need to save up for a good camera π
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Hahaha absolutely no bees were harmed!! Thank you.
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Bee and blossom. What’s not to like? And I do like this split-screen effect. π
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Thanks Jude π
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You did very well to catch these busy little bees, especially as they buzz around so quickly.
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Thanks PP. luckily it was a really bright day so I could use a fast shutter. And I just kept clicking.
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Do you put it onto multiple shots?
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No, I didn’t really have time to think about that. I just click away. π
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I’ve just found that useful button…
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