Another Bee in Flight
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Bees are like birds in flight, your speed, both shutter and reflexes need to be optimal. And the results can be worth it.
A Fly
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I am a sucker for insects even evil ones like flies.
A Bee
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My posts this week are all about not missing opportunities and trying new things. In this case it’s improving my bee in flight technique.
American Lady
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They come by their name honestly. A lady wouldn’t flee a camera would she?
Mayfly
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I took this mayfly on some patio glass, the background is just great.
Ants Love Peonies
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I assume they look better like this than through the gardener’s eyes.
The Bees Are Hopping
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The bees are hopping. In and out of flowers sometimes in seconds.
On the Prowl
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Caught this one slinking along, looking for prey?
At Work
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Most of the bees I come across are so busy, the last thing they care about is me or my camera.
Painted Lady
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Found this on the lawn in front of a school. Nature’s beauty often knows the best place to be.
Sunflower Visit
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You could never call this a photo of a sunflower, though that was what I was after. The Japanese beetle photobombed my composition.
A Muscular Bee
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This bee struck me as fairly beefy as bees go. As usual it ignored me completely, but I still got a nice portrait eyes and all.
Excitement on the Trail
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All kinds of wonderful things happen in the forest, most unpredictable. But when a mating pair of dragonflies landed on my wife’s hat when she was taking a photo it was hard not to laugh!
Awkward Angles (Two Photographs)
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Since I started writing about photography, I have made a point of suggesting that photos taken from different angles or perspectives make it more likely you get a unique photo. And it is true that some angles result in awkward looking shots but sometimes those angles may be all you have to work with. In my case that means taking more shots however I can when the subject is interesting, in the hope of a successful shot.
Painted Lady (Two Photographs)
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I could spend all day shooting painted ladies. Unlike most insects they are tolerant of close up photography, preferring to eat than fly away. A remarkable butterfly to watch at work. In addition, they seem to love to land against good backgrounds!
That Bee (Two Photographs)
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Another sweat bee, doing its thing and taking off. Because of their colour and antics they are the most popular type of bee in our local woods. They are best found in late summer when they are looking for their final meals of the season.
Love and Hate, Macro (Three Photographs)
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What I like about close-up photography is that I get to see things I otherwise would never see. On the other hand narrow depth of field, difficulties with light and capturing detail lead to some effort in achieving a good result.
Hummingbird Moth (Two Photographs)
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If you see one of these wonderful creatures, time is not on your side. You need a super fast shutter speed and great reflexes just to get a few good shots. The moths are almost always in flight and hovering means a bit of jitter. Nonetheless they are quite a catch as they are not common where I live.
Issues with Bees (Two Photographs)
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I have taken many photographs of bees as my long time followers will know, but very few in flight or moving. These are typical of shots taken with a high shutter speed and a fairly large aperture. Taking photographs of bees in flight is challenging because they vibrate at high speeds even when appearing still. It’s why I mostly stick to bees that have fully landed.
Damselflies (Two Photographs)
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I remain impressed with the combination of the Nikon D500 and the 200-500 F5.6 lens. I have shot damselflies up close with a macro lens and it’s not just more difficult but the closer you are the more likely your subject will fly off. That is much less likely with a 500 mm lens.
Lotus Borer Beetle (Three Photographs)
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This longhorn beetle is a real pest and its rather hostile look does not help its image. You can see on its back the distinctive “W” markings. I have never seen them in flight and they are not easily disturbed by noise or flash.
Dragonfly (Two Photographs)
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Not all dragonflies are wonderful up close and one seldom has the flexibility for too many perspectives in shooting them. In these two shots of the same insect you can see some of the issues, such as how much is in focus.
Butterflies (Two Photographs)
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Butterflies like the White Admiral and the American Lady are among the wonders of nature. I particularly like the many different coloured eyes and the design in the eyes of butterflies. Most of the time I notice them as they fly past. Only a few stop long enough for closer look.
Hummingbird Moth (Two Photographs)
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The secret with these insects is that once you see one stick with it, they are rare and don’t stay around very long. I have recently been experimenting with a square 1×1 crop and find it quite helpful in highlighting the subject.
