Stocking Up
previous / nextI was out in my yard with my macro lens on Thursday to see about getting a few shots of my coneflowers. I was fortunate enough to have this little bee who was all covered in pollen to pose for me very patiently. It was on the windy side so it took a few shots before I managed to get a couple that I could actually use. This was my favorite.
The tripod was pretty useless under the windy conditions, so I shot hand-held which I don't normally do with the macro lens since the focus is so darn finicky. I went for a high key exposure on this and then when I was processing it to post I realized that black and white was perfect for it.
I've been asked about the original color version of this so I decided to post this link so you can have a look.
The tripod was pretty useless under the windy conditions, so I shot hand-held which I don't normally do with the macro lens since the focus is so darn finicky. I went for a high key exposure on this and then when I was processing it to post I realized that black and white was perfect for it.
I've been asked about the original color version of this so I decided to post this link so you can have a look.
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News Flash
This photo of the Bucknell Quad is a 2 page feature photo in the Summer 2008 issue of Bucknell Magazine.
News Flash
This photo of the Bucknell Quad is a 2 page feature photo in the Summer 2008 issue of Bucknell Magazine.
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As of July 2008 I have decided to post the same photos on "Parallel Universe" as I do here. It has become too complicated to maintain two different photoblogs on a regular basis. Feel free to visit "Parallel Universe" and look through the portfolio/archives since there are quite a few photos there that were never posted here. I will continue to post on both since each one gets different viewers.
Labels: bee, black and white, flower, insect, macro
posted by Laurie at 12:00 AM
22 Comments:
Stunning detail of the bee and pollen. Almost alien looking!
Great macro! Well done Laurie.
I thought it was a brooch !
One of my favorite varieties of flowers. I always love them taken to greyscale. Very pretty.
That's one sweet bee :)
Very nice shot, lovely details you've got there. Look at all that pollen!
Brian @ www.brianschen.com
That image is delightful!
Laurie - this is wonderful! The detail in the photo is excellent, but the B&W processing just MAKES it!! Great job.
Excellent composition, like the soft focus of the flower and the tones really bring out the details of the bee. Great image.
Whoa! This is fantastic.
Amzing foto BW Macro. I love it. Regards from Yogyakarta Indonesia.
Great macro of the bee. I like how the petals are softened to the background.
Amazing work in b&w
wonderful macro... conversion is spot on...
Whoa, Laurie. Another nice one! I could see a series beginning here??!
Holy cow... what a detailed and great image. And what luck!
Very elegant. B & W works really well here. I love the bee all covered in polen. Wonderful capture!
Black and white works perfect for this shot... I love how the pollen contrasts so strongly with the bee and really shows up. Great composition as well!
great details and b&w
Amazing is all I can say!
Perfect in every way.
Perfecta captura muy bella en B&W.
saludos.
Núria (fredolica2)
This is my favorite!
I love the way the bee is shown against a blurry flower! And the black and white makes it look so elegant!
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