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Critique Style Requested: Standard

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Description

Was at the Botanical Gardens in Tucson after some bee photos. Spring flowers were around and I like color contrast when it comes to bees

Specific Feedback

The abdomen is a little soft, but not sure if it matters. I was in line of sight with the flowers waiting for a bee to fly by. Are the flowers a little bright.

Technical Details

Canon R6ii RF 100-500 at 500mm f/16 1/800 ISO 1000. HH

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Very, very nice, Dean. Our local county fair has a bee mascot this year and the photo contest includes a “Best Portrayal of the Mascot” category. I’ve been trying for bees with most limited success and I think I’ve learned something from this post on how to go about it. I’ve been trying to use a macro lens, so maybe I should get out my birding system!

The flowers look right to me in this image and I don’t mind the slight softness of the abdomen.

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Very nice focus on the bee, Dean. really don’t see hardly any softness the little hairs look crisp. And the flowers look inviting. Nice 500 mm handheld shot.

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Okay, I am jealous, Dean! You captured this little guy in flight so nicely over the flowers.

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Dean: Great catch and terrific use of your long lens. Most excellent. >=))>

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Thank you for the feedback, @Dennis_Plank , @Shirley_Freeman , @Bill_Fach , @Stephen_Stanton. I am seeing what standard settings work best and then save it in the camera. It varies a lot with the lighting

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