Sunny Spring Day With Flowers and Bees (Page 3): Thanks a lot Greg. Since I used a macro lens and a 100-400L mk2 the only thing that could make them be not sharp would be me.

robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

CLF wrote:

Jerry, a fantastic set of both and the DDLs really show off the sharpness.

Greg

Thanks a lot Greg. Since I used a macro lens and a 100-400L mk2 the only thing that could make them be not sharp would be me.

Annie-Get-Your-Gun Loc: Byron Center, Mi

robertjerl wrote:

A Sunny Spring Day = Closeups of Bees and Flowers ... (show quote)

I enjoyed these images, Robert. Nice work capturing the bees.

photophile Loc: Lakewood, Ohio, USA

robertjerl wrote:

A Sunny Spring Day = Closeups of Bees and Flowers ... (show quote)

Fine close ups!

Pysanka Artist Loc: Rochester, NY

Darn bee butts! It's amazing how many shots we take -- I can get lost taking shots. And then the culling, the worst part for me. Can't wait to try my hand at bees in flight -- I have a 100mm macro. Your shots are great!

Swamp-Cork Loc: Lanexa, Virginia

robertjerl wrote:

Thanks
Frost?!?! What is this frost stuff? I am in So California. Is that the stuff I have to scrap out of the freezer on the frig every couple of months?

I feel so sorry for you, Robert and sure you can hardly stand missing out on such wonders! Take care and try to stay warm!

Swamp-Cork Loc: Lanexa, Virginia

robertjerl wrote:

Thanks
Frost?!?! What is this frost stuff? I am in So California. Is that the stuff I have to scrap out of the freezer on the frig every couple of months?

robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

Annie-Get-Your-Gun wrote:

I enjoyed these images, Robert. Nice work capturing the bees.

Thank you

robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

photophile wrote:

Fine close ups!

thanks a lot

robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

Pysanka Artist wrote:

Darn bee butts! It's amazing how many shots we take -- I can get lost taking shots. And then the culling, the worst part for me. Can't wait to try my hand at bees in flight -- I have a 100mm macro. Your shots are great!

Thank you very much.

When I ordered my 180 macro the counter guy at the store asked if I was sure since it has such shallow depth of field. I told him yes I want a 180 macro, the further bees, wasps, spiders etc are from me and my camera the more I can appreciate them instead of looking for escape routes.

robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

Swamp-Cork wrote:

I feel so sorry for you, Robert and sure you can hardly stand missing out on such wonders! Take care and try to stay warm!

I will endeavor to survive without the benefits of "real winter". But I have lived through real winters in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky, and visited Mammoth
Mtn in winter to see friends (sitting in a heated pool fed by a hot spring with snow flurries falling on us) my army buddy and his wife managed a large condo complex there.

Swamp-Cork Loc: Lanexa, Virginia

robertjerl wrote:

I will endeavor to survive without the benefits of "real winter". But I have lived through real winters in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky, and visited Mammoth
Mtn in winter to see friends (sitting in a heated pool fed by a hot spring with snow flurries falling on us) my army buddy and his wife managed a large condo complex there.

I would like to spend at least two of the colder winter months in a warmer climate, Robert!

robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

Swamp-Cork wrote:

I would like to spend at least two of the colder winter months in a warmer climate, Robert!

Warmer is relative, how warm?

Swamp-Cork Loc: Lanexa, Virginia

robertjerl wrote:

Warmer is relative, how warm?

Nights no lower than the 40's and datyime highs a maximum of about 85* with mostly moderate humidity.

robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

Swamp-Cork wrote:

Nights no lower than the 40's and datytime highs a maximum of about 85* with mostly moderate humidity.

For this time of year that would be here where I live. Though our highs are usually mid 60s-low 70s

Swamp-Cork Loc: Lanexa, Virginia

robertjerl wrote:

For this time of year that would be here where I live. Though our highs are usually mid 60s-low 70s

That sounds ideal to me, Robert and that just about met the conditions here yesterday, but sure that we have some colder periods ahead, and usually don't plant anything except for cold hardy plants outside until at least mid-April!