Back in the Saddle
Nov 8, 2013 23:25:14 #
Got called to a field crew to help with scheduling issues. What started out as a 2 week spot duty ended up being a month. Took my camera with me but 14-to-18 hours/7 days a week didn't afford any time to take photos. It's too bad for when I was out in the field it was bugs abound in Oklahoma.
Finally back home, I went out this morning not expecting much. I was pleasantly surprised to find quite a few critters. This honey bee was kind enough to strike the pose.
Finally back home, I went out this morning not expecting much. I was pleasantly surprised to find quite a few critters. This honey bee was kind enough to strike the pose.
Euro Honey Bee @ 3:1
Euro Honey Bee @ 2:1
Euro Honey Bee @ 2:1
Euro Honey Bee @ 2:1 with Crop
Nov 9, 2013 00:59:03 #
Nov 9, 2013 01:24:00 #
Bob Yankle wrote:
Notice the "hair combs" on the bee's front legs. Eventually, the bee will comb all the pollen to its back legs for transport back to the hive.First time I ever noticed they carry pollen in their hairs.
Nov 9, 2013 06:25:04 #
Nov 9, 2013 13:03:19 #
Nov 9, 2013 13:04:01 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Exactly. I have photos as proof.Notice the "hair combs" on the bee's front legs. Eventually, the bee will comb all the pollen to its back legs for transport back to the hive.
Nov 9, 2013 17:51:55 #
riverlass wrote:
Stop bragging, and prove it by starting a new thread.I have photos as proof.
<Bazinga!>
Nov 9, 2013 18:54:07 #
Nov 9, 2013 19:20:44 #
Nov 9, 2013 19:46:13 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
OK! http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-161916-1.htmlStop bragging, and prove it by starting a new thread. <Bazinga!>
Nov 9, 2013 20:23:39 #
Just like riding a bicycle, right?? Let me guess, only took 5 shots to make this post? I tried a little macro after shooting eagles again today. Took 15 shots and thought I nailed them all but one. Got home and computer showed only 3 out of 15, Ouch..
Nov 10, 2013 00:13:09 #
Nov 10, 2013 00:22:22 #
fstop22 wrote:
Almost like riding a bicycle. I did manage to wobble a bit. I didn't have too many bees out of focus but tossed a few due to bad composition. I like photographing euro honey bees at higher magnification. Hairs on the eyes are a good gauge for nailing the shot. I did have some issues nailing the hover flies' eyes though. Had three decent ones and a good ten didn't even make the first cut. Just like riding a bicycle, right?? Let me guess, only took 5 shots to make this post? I tried a little macro after shooting eagles again today. Took 15 shots and thought I nailed them all but one. Got home and computer showed only 3 out of 15, Ouch..
It was good to get back out and shoot. Typically I shoot Saturday and Sunday mornings. It really helps recharge my batteries and clear my mind. After 4 weeks of not shooting my mind was rather pent up and I was starting to get twitchy... ;-)
Nov 10, 2013 06:41:52 #
A-PeeR wrote:
4 weeks are you crazy man?? I would be. I'm down to the weekend camera time myself and I always get my Fix.After 4 weeks of not shooting my mind was rather pent up and I was starting to get twitchy... ;-)
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