# Enjoying the early flowers updated **URL:** \ **Category:** Image Critiques\ **Tags:** macro-close-up\ **Created:** [March 6, 2025, 3:21am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/enjoying-the-early-flowers-updated/45743 "2025-03-06T03:21:47Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Dean\_Salman](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/dean_salman/32/13291_2.png) [@Dean\_Salman](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Dean_Salman)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2025, 3:21am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/enjoying-the-early-flowers-updated/45743/1 "2025-03-06T03:21:47Z")
Update ![20250302-bees-8591](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/9/b/9bcf9dce2af44da1c0e55e10c107273a70226eb4.jpeg) ![20250302-bees-8591.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/b/c/bc2982cde1f3e3413e31b1187abdab86b54864f4.jpeg) > **Critique Style Requested:** _Standard_ > > The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image. ### Description I wanted to see how photographing at a distance would work out with the setup I was using. The late afternoon sun created the overall lighting in the photo. ### Specific Feedback Because of the distance I was at, about 6 feet, I wasn’t sure if I could get the bee well focused but have a soft background. Should this be a 1:1 crop, if there is enough room. I wanted to get a direct front view, the camera and bee was about 5 feet off the ground. I did slight vignette ### Technical Details Canon R7 RF 200-800 lens with a 35mm extension tube. At 600mm 1/4000 f/10 ISO 2500 EV-0.33 * * * ### Critique Template Use of the template is optional, but it can help spark ideas. - Vision and Purpose: - Conceptual: - Emotional Impact and Mood: - Composition: - Balance and Visual Weight: - Depth and Dimension: - Color: - Lighting: - Processing: - Technical: ---
**Author:** ![Dennis\_Plank](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/dennis_plank/32/27033_2.png) [@Dennis\_Plank](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Dennis_Plank)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2025, 12:29am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/enjoying-the-early-flowers-updated/45743/2 "2025-03-07T00:29:03Z")
I love the angle you got on this bee, Dean. Going head to head with most critters works very well photographically, and this is no exception. ---
**Author:** ![Bill\_Fach](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/bill_fach/32/78290_2.png) [@Bill\_Fach](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Bill_Fach)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2025, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/enjoying-the-early-flowers-updated/45743/3 "2025-03-07T14:12:06Z")
Dean: Terrific use of your long lens to get a fine portrait of a face maybe only mom could love. I don’t think a 1:1 crop would be ideal but going to 4:5 does get rid of some of that bright stuff up top and gives the bee a bit more prominence. Good work. \>=))\> ![Dean](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/5/c/5c1d131958e6b215e177f61ad2196b9124d914ca.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Dean\_Salman](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/dean_salman/32/13291_2.png) [@Dean\_Salman](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Dean_Salman)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2025, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/enjoying-the-early-flowers-updated/45743/4 "2025-03-07T17:55:42Z")
Thanks for the feedback, @Dennis_Plank and @Bill_Fach . I took Bill’s suggestion on the crop. This will help with future. I also did a very slight vignette. We have cold weather again, so the bees headed south to Mexico, they will be back soon. ---
**Author:** ![Shirley\_Freeman](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/shirley_freeman/32/11361_2.png) [@Shirley\_Freeman](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Shirley_Freeman)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2025, 7:46pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/enjoying-the-early-flowers-updated/45743/5 "2025-03-07T19:46:25Z")
Very nice, Dean. The updated version improves an already good shot. ---
**Author:** ![Ed\_Williams](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/ed_williams/32/65698_2.png) [@Ed\_Williams](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Ed_Williams)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2025, 4:02am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/enjoying-the-early-flowers-updated/45743/6 "2025-03-10T04:02:11Z")
Wow Dean, Cool head on shots. I really like these. Nice detail in the hairs. Well done. ---
**Author:** ![Jim\_Lockhart](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/jim_lockhart/32/16565_2.png) [@Jim\_Lockhart](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Jim_Lockhart)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2025, 4:12pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/enjoying-the-early-flowers-updated/45743/7 "2025-03-11T16:12:26Z")
Really cool shot Dean, looking head on to this beautiful creature. He stands out well in spite of the busy background too with great detail. New crop improved an already splendid image.