Eye to eye... by nongo
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Description
Today I tried to capture a bee on the lavendar,
and this is what I got, I know it's not perfect
but it's the closest I've ever gotten to looking
in a bee's eye, LOL!!!! I really do admire all
the brilliant macro photographers we have here
at RR!!!!! it's not easy to do... enjoy...

Comments (24)
Wow, amazing detail! The bees fine hairs look so crisp. The colors are beautiful too. A really lovely photograph.
good thing you did not get the other end!! I wonder about that when I shove my camera into the business of bees. excellent macro
OMG, this is definately eye to eye, can't get much closer!!!! Wonderful macro shot, love the fine hairs you've captured here!!!! Superb!!!*****
Excellent capture of this bee. I have been unsuccessful so far. They are to active in the palm trees for me.... Aloha
A very nice macro here Akemi...I must agree with you..I have not had the greatest luck with macro..can't seem to hold the cam steady enough and when I do the subject usually flies off...Well done! Aloha~
WOW, Akemi you've really captured a great macro here!!!! unbelievable clarity on this bee, those hairs are amazing, well done!!!****
Very nice capture.
Oh yes!! Wonderful shot! Amazing Akemi!! :-) I love the hairs on his legs and he looks like he is wearing sunglasses ..(shades) lol :-) Bravo!!!
Superb!!! Excellent done!*****!
so, this is quite nice for you first try......lovely details.....
amazing colours & blur - doesn't look as a first try though...
Now I know what a bee looks like really close. You had to be brave to get up in that bee's face!
Sharp shots are great but this one has a special mood.
Great shot! Love the "fur" on his thorax!
I think it is a great shot! A real close encounter!
I think you did an excellent job! And you are right it isn't easy to capture insects. I'm amazed that I haven't got stung yet trying as I just keep on keepin' on and they just get aggrivated and move on to another flower...so far! LOL! I'm allergic to bee stings, too, so I'm really living on the edge! LOL! What we photographers do to get that darn picture! :0)
Well...I'll be a Monkeys Uncle....You got it just right Akemi...Your Photography goes from Strength to Strength....salute
Fantabulous, Akemi! ***** hehe... great title! Enjoy your weekend, hon!
yep... it's real close to his eye... but i can see his leg perfectly & the lavendar bits... gives it a dif perspective but still a great shot :]
I guess you are brave enough to get right into the bee's business, LOL!!! excellent image with the colors of lavendar so beautiful too!!!****
great POV and use of DOF. its a fantastic macro shot,Akemi. * bravo * #:O)
I agree with everyone, this is a stunning macro image!!!! the whole compo is wonderful!!! I love the fuzziness you've captured!!!!***** bravo!!
les couleurs sont superbes,domage qu'il manque un peu de nettetsur la te de l'insecte
Amazing detail and beautiful composition !! Fantastic work here my friend !! :o)