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 🙂
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.
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.
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.
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 😉 )
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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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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No, I didn’t have a tele lens 😀
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What a shot!
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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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Wow… absolutely incredible macro shot, Paula 🙂
Loved the details color and perspective…
It has got a 3D effect 🙂
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That is just stunning, Paula.
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This bee is so lovely!!!
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Beeautiful…
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It’s a top shot!
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Come hai fatto? E C C E Z I O N A L E…..
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Wow – perfect light, copmposition and focus. And a stunning subject to begin with. Congratulations – no idea you dabbled in macro…
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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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Fantastic picture Paula
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trop beau! comme d’habitude! on ne se lasse jamais de tes photos Paula! Merci!
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Excellent… 🙂
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🙂 Takk.Drake
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Wonderful macro shot, Paula. I prefer to stay clear of bees, personally. 🙂
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Are you allergic?
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Definitely not fun.
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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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Great shot – beautifully focussed and composed.
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Much appreciated Annette 🙂
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Simply lovely
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perfect color and macro settings! did you use a tripod?
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Thank you :). No, it was hand-held.
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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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I should think so 😀
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Exceptionally beautiful Paula! Superb focus for a hand held shot!
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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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I know. All critters but pigeons:-D
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Really lovely shot, Paula. 🙂
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très très belle photo Paula c’est vraiment réussi
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🙂 Je te remercie Marc 🙂
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Words fail me in appreciating all the beauties of this shot: subjects, composition, colours, delicate detail. Thank you.
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Ravissant. J’aime beaucoup la combinaison de couleurs!
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Beautiful shot, oh, brave one! 😉
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Amazing detail and I agree with the oh so brave comments. 🙂
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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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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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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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I love the sharpness of the detail and the way it fades towards the edges.
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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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I think I cropped it a bit 🙂 😉 I hope you know how much I value your opinion, Uday. Thank you.
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Well, I guess cropping is OK so long as it helps leave out the clutter and correct the perspective 🙂
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