Tom Buckard
October 2024 - BUMBLE BEE
About the Image(s)
Image as taken at Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota, Florida. If you have never been there, it is definitely worth going. Was shooting anything and everything when this bumble bee came along and posed on top one of the gorgeous flowers.
Equipment info - Nikon D300S, 160th of a sec, F6.3, ISO-200, Focal length 200, Lens Nikkor 70-200 F/2.8
This round’s discussion is now closed!
8 comments posted
Do you do the Spelling Bee in the NYT? I think this photo would wow them. Great photo of the bee in action. The only thing I would change would be to darken the green stalk of the flower. Posted: 10/03/2024 17:39:22
Thanks Janie, I agree that the stalk darker would be better. Posted: 10/04/2024 12:17:13
Yes, the darker stem work. The change brings the stem into alignment with the leaf that is peeking through the petals on the left side of the flower.
The red and the yellow just pop with color. Nice saturation and brightness levels.
Nice close-up of the bee at work. Posted: 10/07/2024 16:14:08
The red and the yellow just pop with color. Nice saturation and brightness levels.
Nice close-up of the bee at work. Posted: 10/07/2024 16:14:08
Thank you for your comments Stewart. Really appreciated. Posted: 10/16/2024 22:58:30
I see what you mean about bumblebee month!!! I like your bee really well. The red surely does make it pop. I also agree with Janie's darkening of the stem. Nice shot!!! Posted: 10/13/2024 18:44:36
The darkening of the stem really did help. Thanks Jamie. Posted: 10/16/2024 23:00:40
Tom, this is a great image. I agree with darkening the stalk. The lighting and details are very pleasing. Very nice work! Posted: 10/16/2024 14:55:09
Mostly luck Donald. I was really shooting macro flowers and along came a bumble bee. Thanks for your comments. Posted: 10/16/2024 23:02:40