hello, I'm a flying bee freak...

[Netgarden]

Hi everyone, I havn't been here in a while [only a few times last year], and I recognize some names from STF, and wanted to say Hi! I guess I am pretty much a new member:dunno

I love my canon 20D, heres a few photos from this month...I love the challenge of catching flying bees in action. Hope it's ok to share a few here. Not sure I have figured out how to share more than one, so will add my album link too: http://netgarden.smugmug.com/gallery/473425/8/23126223
The first one with my canon 55-200mm USM, and second with my 50mm 2.5 compact macro lens.

http://netgarden.smugmug.com/photos/20166042-M.jpg

http://netgarden.smugmug.com/photos/23126224-M.jpg

[Steve Cavigliano]

Awesome bee shots Linda :thumb :thumb and the flower ain't bad either....lol

Someone posted some bees a few weeks ago and everyone mentioned how tough they are to nail. They are so fast and you need to be so close :dunno You did really well on these :clap :clap



Welcome back and we'd love to see more of your pics, so don't be shy :D


Steve

[4labs]

Welcome bee freak. I gave up on those. I just can't focus fast enough.. Nice images and thnxs for sharing them.

[TristanP]

Welcome back. Love that first shot.

[John Mueller]

Love the colors on the first one.:thumb

[MuskyDude]

I like both these shots Linda. :thumb Terrific colors and details. Good bee shots are so hard to take, you did well with these. :nod Thanks for sharing!


AJ

[GREAPER]

I am impressed. I dont think I could manage to catch them in flight like that. The second is my favorite.

[Netgarden]

Hi you guys, thanks alot! I used a +2 close up lens with the second one. I'm determined to get one with the wings standing still! lolol I did get one and only one...so far...
http://netgarden.smugmug.com/photos/19217082-L.jpg
I am impressed. I dont think I could manage to catch them in flight like that. The second is my favorite.

[MuskyDude]

Hi you guys, thanks alot! I used a +2 close up lens with the second one. I'm determined to get one with the wings standing still! lolol I did get one and only one...so far...

Look it's a BBBIF, cool!!!!!! :clap


AJ

[bfjr]

Nice work :thumb
Enjoy this myself and know it ain't no cake walk

http://bfjr.smugmug.com/photos/23057502-L.jpg

[johno]

Hi you guys, thanks alot! I used a +2 close up lens with the second one. I'm determined to get one with the wings standing still! lolol I did get one and only one...so far...
http://netgarden.smugmug.com/photos/19217082-L.jpg

Welcome... Great shots. I like this one. If Harry sees it he might add it to his large collection of bird butt shots. :lol3

I yield these shot to you. I have no interest in shootiing bees. I don't bother them and they don't bother me. I am 35 years old and have never been stung by a bee or any flying thingy with a pointy bottom.

Send more. :thumb

peace.
johno~

[jwear]

now thats a great bbif shot :thumb :clap :D [bee butt in flight ] :rofl

[Khaos]

Nice bee butt shot.

I guees I really am an ass man.:lol3

[bfjr]

Nice bee butt shot.

I guees I really am an ass man.:lol3
Aren't we all :dunno :lol4 :lol :bad

[Netgarden]

Ohh mgosh, ben, I hear ya!:thumb It sure makes for fun surprises in the PC darkroom heh? Nice one! So you are the biff here :): .

Thanks for the comments. Much appreciated!

A little trick, focus on the flower first, [on the outside edge] and wait for them to leave, cross your fingers and toes that they are in the focus area after snapping. :rofl

I've got one that came at me! lol Not stung yet! But ouch they do hurt like heck, I stepped on one once. YIKES
Last year we discovered a bee hive in our newly painted walls. Within 3 weeks they had all moved in. I wondered why I had so many bees to photograph! I'll send 'em your way Ben!
http://netgarden.smugmug.com/photos/19260330-M.jpg

[bfjr]

flyin at ya bee BIF ok I'll play
Been working on this guy in my backyard for a while, well several 100 shots I'm sure :D

But this is all I got to show for now :D

http://bfjr.smugmug.com/photos/22682818-M.jpg

[nzmacro]

Well thats ok being a flying bee freak, I'm just a plain old freak :D

Nice shots as always and great to see them stopped in flight.

Danny.

[Netgarden]

Hi Danny!
Well thats ok being a flying bee freak, I'm just a plain old freak :D

Nice shots as always and great to see them stopped in flight.

Danny.Hey Ben, your bees are fed well. They look fatter, lolol.:):