Spring Emerges

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Critique Style Requested: Standard

The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.

Description

We plant many hummer-and-bee-friendly flowers in the garden to attract critters.
My patience is tried sometimes in catching one in a good spot

Specific Feedback

comments and suggestions welcome

Technical Details

NIKON D300
Software: Adobe Photoshop 26.2 (Windows
Exposure Time: 1/160 sec
F Number: f/16
ISO Speed Ratings: ISO 500
Exposure Program: Aperture priority
Metering Mode: Multi-segment
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: No flash
Focal Length: 105 mm macro

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I love the lighting on this one, Sandy. Also the bee walking away gives me the sense they he is done with the flower so he is moving on. Nicely done.

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Sandy: Really beautiful image. I love the color palette and the position of the bee. If this is close to full frame you did well to get this close with a 100mm lens. When I “graduated” to a 200mm so many years ago my 100mm rarely sees the light of day despite the fact it is probably the sharpest lens in my bag aside from the 70-200 GM-II. Top notch shot in every way. >=))>

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Very nice composition, Sandy, and I love the light on the bee.

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Wow, he is really sharp Sandy with lots of detail. Enjoying the soft pastel colors against the blurred green background too. Flower details add to the interest in this well done image.

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Bill, I liked the 105 macro better than the Tamron 90 with the Sony (the Tamron is rated better and is less costly than the sony 90) but both are good.

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The bee is beautifully placed, and the green BG sets off the flower so well. I second your choice of the 105mm macro. If I want to stay further away, I can use the lower end of a telephoto.

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@Bill_Fach @Shirley_Freeman
Thank you for the unexpected EP!