LOVE IT!! I don't often go for dark backgrounds but I like this one. You have superb detail in the bee and the flower I see as complimentary - your subject is clearly the bee and it is first class - well done!!
Hi Kostas, that sure is a heavy load of pollen! I like the details. I do find the image a bit dark overall and I do wish the flower buds weren't there cluttering up on the central flower, but that's what these flowers do, I guess. Nicely done!
Kostas, this is very cool! I don't know a whole lot about flash, but I really love how this image is lit!! Wonderful details and composition, black BG works very well here. Well done!
Hey Kostas,
The bee looks pretty good but to me the flowers seem a bit cluttered. The flash isn't my favorite here.....and I do wonder if cropping off some on the bottom would help eliminate some of the flower distractions?
Hi Kostas. Very nice detail on your bee. I would agree with Jerry that the image looks a little dark overall - an easy fix. I'm not a big fan of black backgrounds with diurnal insects as it gives them a "shot at midnight" look - but sometimes it's hard to avoid when using flash. You might try holding an OOF print of green vegetation just behind the flowers which would give you a clean green background. Of course, this may not be practical if your subject is moving around a lot.