Pierre Williot
August 2026 - Brown Belted Bumblebee on a Milkweed
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About the Image(s)
Equipment: OM1-Markii camera, OM 150-400mm TC lens, hand held
Set-up: 500 mm (1,000 mm full frame equivalent), ISO 1600, 1/3200, f/5.6, EV -0.70 Post processing using ON1-Photo Raw.
6 comments posted
Hi Pierre: A very well executed nature image in all ways with perfect lighting, good composition and sharpness along with a good background. Using shutter speed of 1/3200 stopped any movement by the bee or wind.
Upon closer examination you have two other points of interest in the lower right corner, possibly ants. The one in the corner is more visible, the other to the left is mostly inside inside of the flower.
A very colorful and interesting image.
Posted: 08/11/2026 19:12:04
Upon closer examination you have two other points of interest in the lower right corner, possibly ants. The one in the corner is more visible, the other to the left is mostly inside inside of the flower.
A very colorful and interesting image.
Posted: 08/11/2026 19:12:04
Hi Murphy,
Thanks for your kind comments.
As you know, overcast days are the best to avoid harsh shadows.
You are also right: there were 2 red ants on the lower right corner of this image. Posted: 08/11/2026 23:06:38
Thanks for your kind comments.
As you know, overcast days are the best to avoid harsh shadows.
You are also right: there were 2 red ants on the lower right corner of this image. Posted: 08/11/2026 23:06:38
Love bees on flowers. The bee is centered just right. Your post processing is great. Posted: 08/12/2026 20:03:51
Thanks Ruth Posted: 08/12/2026 20:36:34
Great image. As stated earlier your color composition and sharpness are all effectively employed within this shot. Although it is as sharp as it needs to be, there is a feeling of softness throughout the entire scene. I am wondering is you did anything specific in One1-Photo raw to achieve this? One of your better wildlife images. Posted: 08/16/2026 16:27:41
Thanks Charles. Posted: 08/16/2026 19:53:02