Lost in Translation

Photography 101: The Natural World

This is my entry for today’s #photo101 project.

Paula

November 12, 2014

Close-up/Macro, Photography

bee, natural world, photo 101

44 responses to “Photography 101: The Natural World”

Edible Reflections

November 12, 2014 at 9:55 am

I hope you had a great lens to be as far away as possible. Otherwise you’re very brave! Love this picture.

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1. Paula
  
  November 12, 2014 at 9:59 am
  
  No, I didn’t have a tele lens 😀
  
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anujakokrady

November 12, 2014 at 10:07 am

What a shot!

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Cardinal Guzman

November 12, 2014 at 10:09 am

Beautiful macro Paula. I’ve never been into macro myself, but I can enjoy looking at good macro photos like this one.

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Sreejith Nair

November 12, 2014 at 10:14 am

Wow… absolutely incredible macro shot, Paula 🙂

Loved the details color and perspective…

It has got a 3D effect 🙂

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Tish Farrell

November 12, 2014 at 10:37 am

That is just stunning, Paula.

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Guilhem Ribart

November 12, 2014 at 10:43 am

This bee is so lovely!!!

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pommepal

November 12, 2014 at 10:49 am

Beeautiful…

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Marius Luther

November 12, 2014 at 11:20 am

It’s a top shot!

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76sanfermo

November 12, 2014 at 11:48 am

Come hai fatto? E C C E Z I O N A L E…..

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alessandro ciapanna

November 12, 2014 at 11:50 am

Wow – perfect light, copmposition and focus. And a stunning subject to begin with. Congratulations – no idea you dabbled in macro…

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1. Paula
  
  November 12, 2014 at 11:53 am
  
  Yes, I do, not as much as I would like (and that goes for other types of photography as well). I have a macro/close-up section in my menu under photography. My favourite subject is fire/flame/candle. Grazie Alessandro da vero 🙂
  
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Mike Howe

November 12, 2014 at 12:23 pm

Fantastic picture Paula

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Les Petits Pas de Juls

November 12, 2014 at 12:56 pm

trop beau! comme d’habitude! on ne se lasse jamais de tes photos Paula! Merci!

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ledrakenoir

November 12, 2014 at 1:19 pm

Excellent… 🙂

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1. Paula
  
  November 12, 2014 at 6:09 pm
  
  🙂 Takk.Drake
  
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Lignum Draco

November 12, 2014 at 2:21 pm

Wonderful macro shot, Paula. I prefer to stay clear of bees, personally. 🙂

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1. Paula
  
  November 12, 2014 at 3:49 pm
  
  Are you allergic?
  
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  1. Lignum Draco
    
    November 13, 2014 at 1:08 pm
    
    Definitely not fun.
    
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    1. Paula
      
      November 13, 2014 at 1:23 pm
      
      I’ve heard a great tip recently. I tend to be bitten a lot by unidentified insects: spiders and others (wonder, ha?): Recently I have heard about a very effective cure for bites – to rub the affected area with a banana peel. I haven’t tried it yet, but I will next time.
      
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AnnetteM

November 12, 2014 at 3:48 pm

Great shot – beautifully focussed and composed.

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1. Paula
  
  November 12, 2014 at 3:49 pm
  
  Much appreciated Annette 🙂
  
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bill theunfetteredpreacher cote

November 12, 2014 at 4:54 pm

Simply lovely

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nalinki

November 12, 2014 at 5:58 pm

perfect color and macro settings! did you use a tripod?

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1. Paula
  
  November 12, 2014 at 6:00 pm
  
  Thank you :). No, it was hand-held.
  
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Sue Slaght

November 12, 2014 at 7:44 pm

Astounding capture Paula. My first thought was that the be had amazing core strength to hang on like that. I expect they are built far better than humans for such work.

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1. Paula
  
  November 12, 2014 at 11:21 pm
  
  I should think so 😀
  
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Madhu

November 12, 2014 at 9:50 pm

Exceptionally beautiful Paula! Superb focus for a hand held shot!

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1. Paula
  
  November 13, 2014 at 10:08 pm
  
  Thank you very much, Madhu. I have a macro lens Tamron 60 mm. It is not the best, but as you can see, it is pretty good. I still wish I can find a spider and a butterfly that will pose for me some day. Criters do make me happy. I realised that on my best holidays I saw at least one animal per day (don’t count cats/dogs/pigeons); the best were when I would saw a herd of sheep or goats, or a donkey or two 🙂 Even in Florence (I am a bit ashamed to admit) I did not give Duomo my full attention because of horse carriages parked in front of it. After taking pics of a horse I had to go for a ride :D. Next time I am in Florence I am bringing some sugar cubes with me 🙂 Thank you again for all the visits and warm comments; it made me happy.
  
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  1. Madhu
    
    November 14, 2014 at 2:56 pm
    
    I know. All critters but pigeons:-D
    
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anotherday2paradise

November 12, 2014 at 11:13 pm

Really lovely shot, Paula. 🙂

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marc bourbon

November 13, 2014 at 12:38 am

très très belle photo Paula c’est vraiment réussi

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1. Paula
  
  November 13, 2014 at 12:39 am
  
  🙂 Je te remercie Marc 🙂
  
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morselsandscraps

November 13, 2014 at 1:02 am

Words fail me in appreciating all the beauties of this shot: subjects, composition, colours, delicate detail. Thank you.

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equinoxio21

November 13, 2014 at 1:06 am

Ravissant. J’aime beaucoup la combinaison de couleurs!

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Linda Arthur Tejera

November 13, 2014 at 3:53 am

Beautiful shot, oh, brave one! 😉

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NW Frame of Mind

November 13, 2014 at 5:41 am

Amazing detail and I agree with the oh so brave comments. 🙂

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brindille33

November 14, 2014 at 10:58 am

Quelle belle macro ! j’ai aussi un appareil avec un objectif maximum 55mm, ce qui est approchant à 60 mm. Je n’ai pas ta façon de faire. Sans doute en manuel ? Le sujet, l’ensemble, et la photo toute en délicatesse et précision. J’ai lu que c’était à main levée donc sans trépied, ce qui est possible me semble t-il 🙂 J’aime beaucoup la macro parce qu’il y a cette recherche dans la façon de l’approcher et d’y transmettre son coeur en passant par un objectif. Pas évident 🙂

What a beautiful macro! I also have a unit with a maximum 55mm lens, which is approaching 60 mm. I do not have your way. Probably manual The subject, the whole picture and all delicacy and precision. I read that it was freehand without a tripod so it’s possible it seems to me 🙂 I love the macro because there is this research into how to approach and to convey his heart through a lens. Not obvious 🙂 (Google translation 😉 )

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1. Paula
  
  November 14, 2014 at 11:12 am
  
  Chere Brindille, je te remercie pour tes compliments. Macro est une technique que j’aimerais bien perfectionner – il faut d’effort comme avec tout. Il est possible de prendre une macro a main levee mais c’est toujours ideale de poser l’appareil sur un trepied. Malheuresement je ne sorts pas beaucoup avec mon trepied parce qu’il est lourd. C’est tres gentil de ta part de nous donner traduction en anglais. Belle journee a toi, P. 🙂
  
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themofman

November 15, 2014 at 3:06 am

I’m really drawn to the mix of blues, green and purple in this shot. The detail of hairs are also very well revealed in the enlarged version.

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hilarycustancegreen

November 16, 2014 at 9:55 am

I love the sharpness of the detail and the way it fades towards the edges.

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Uday Narayanan

November 16, 2014 at 6:38 pm

Terrific shot Paula! Composition is always a challenge when it comes to macro photography. I think you’ve done a wonderful job on this one.

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1. Paula
  
  November 16, 2014 at 6:39 pm
  
  I think I cropped it a bit 🙂 😉 I hope you know how much I value your opinion, Uday. Thank you.
  
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  1. Uday Narayanan
    
    November 16, 2014 at 6:47 pm
    
    Well, I guess cropping is OK so long as it helps leave out the clutter and correct the perspective 🙂
    
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