Macro photography - Page 14

Rocket · 24th July 2017, 06:43

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Originally Posted by Phil

That's a good shot.

I guess there are lots of different bees. If he was a bee he wasn't doing a lot. I've never seen a bee sat still doing nothing before.

If you zoom into the picture, there is what looks like another eye above the big eye.... How many eyes do these things have!!

You can see the same extras eyes on my pic. It is strange because I read yesterday that bees have 2 compound eyes and 3 smaller simple eyes, so that is the answer I guess.

This pic shows them off really well

This was the page I found about bees - their antennae are pretty amazing also https://www.perfectbee.com/learn-abo...atomy-of-bees/

Bee with red dots between eyes ? by Paul Stickley, on Flickr

coolcat · 24th July 2017, 12:38

Some really great photos Phil and Paul

Keep 'em coming

Phil · 27th July 2017, 20:59

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Originally Posted by Rocket

You can see the same extras eyes on my pic. It is strange because I read yesterday that bees have 2 compound eyes and 3 smaller simple eyes, so that is the answer I guess.

This pic shows them off really well

This was the page I found about bees - their antennae are pretty amazing also https://www.perfectbee.com/learn-abo...atomy-of-bees/

Bee with red dots between eyes ?[/URL] by Paul Stickley, on Flickr

Thanks Paul, now I've seen them, I can see them on some of my own photo's as well. Really interesting link too. Thanks.

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Originally Posted by coolcat

Some really great photos Phil and Paul

Keep 'em coming

Cheers Jeff, thanks very much.

Phil · 27th July 2017, 21:02

A couple from last weekend...

IMG_9218 by Philip Davies, on Flickr

IMG_9208 by Philip Davies, on Flickr

Rocket · 27th July 2017, 21:57

Good shots Phil

A Red Admiral and a Comma

Phil · 27th July 2017, 22:07

Thank you Paul.
These were taken in my garden.

stevenicks · 28th July 2017, 06:19

I just love these close up photo's the detail is amazing

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Phil · 28th July 2017, 06:39

Thanks Steve.
It's really satisfying when you get a shot and you can see individual hairs.
I got a shot of a butterfly the other day and you could see the reflection of the flowers in the eye!

Rocket · 28th July 2017, 07:05

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Originally Posted by Phil

Thanks Steve.
It's really satisfying when you get a shot and you can see individual hairs.
I got a shot of a butterfly the other day and you could see the reflection of the flowers in the eye!

One reason I like photographing the insects is because they are right outside your door (well my door in my case) I often have 30 mins to spare so I just pick up the camera and go for a walk around the outside of the house.

Phil · 29th July 2017, 22:16

A few from today.
Only one insect though....

It has rained almost all day.....

I will start with the insect:
You can see the raindrop on his back.

Fly on a Hydrangea with a drop of rain on his back. by Philip Davies, on Flickr

Finally, because of the rain, these were taken indoors.
My two boys:
This is Oscar, he's Ten next year, still a puppy though.. My best mate.

Springer Spaniel by Philip Davies, on Flickr

This is Bertie, Oscar's apprentice. He is seven years old and a rescue dog.
Oscar dotes on him like you wouldn't believe. They are inseparable.

Retired Greyhound by Philip Davies, on Flickr

These were taken with my macro lens.
I'd appreciate some pointers to better my photography of my dogs, I've seen some of Jeff's awesome cat pictures and I'd like to achieve the same.

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Phil This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wales Posts: 12,227 Thanks: 469 Thanked 523 Times in 241 Posts	Thanks Steve. It's really satisfying when you get a shot and you can see individual hairs. I got a shot of a butterfly the other day and you could see the reflection of the flowers in the eye! __________________

29th July 2017, 22:16	#140
Phil This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wales Posts: 12,227 Thanks: 469 Thanked 523 Times in 241 Posts	A few from today. Only one insect though.... It has rained almost all day..... I will start with the insect: You can see the raindrop on his back. Fly on a Hydrangea with a drop of rain on his back. by Philip Davies, on Flickr Finally, because of the rain, these were taken indoors. My two boys: This is Oscar, he's Ten next year, still a puppy though.. My best mate. Springer Spaniel by Philip Davies, on Flickr This is Bertie, Oscar's apprentice. He is seven years old and a rescue dog. Oscar dotes on him like you wouldn't believe. They are inseparable. Retired Greyhound by Philip Davies, on Flickr These were taken with my macro lens. I'd appreciate some pointers to better my photography of my dogs, I've seen some of Jeff's awesome cat pictures and I'd like to achieve the same. __________________