I was taking an evening stroll in my garden last summer when I saw this honey bee resting in the bell of a jersey lily flower. The bee had had a busy day collecting pollen and nectar which it packed on it's back legs. I think that the drop in temperature must have forced it down before it made it back to the nest. What I saw on closer inspection made me dash for a camera and macro lens. The tiny beetle was helping himself to a free meal. It was almost dusk when I took this image, no time to set up a proper flash so used the on board flash. Techs are not very good but I thought that capturing this insect behaviour was more important than image quality.
Great stuff David
I reckon on board flashes are under rated. Its surprising how good the results can be.- especially with a diffuser or reflector.
. Interesting behaviour shot.
John
I agree whole heartedly with your sentiments David, you have caught a really interesting moment. The way round this is to go out as you did but meantime scream at the kids or your wife to bring the tripod pronto
Tripod would have been no good in this situation Jonathan. The shutter speed needed because of the low light would have been quite slow and insects move about a bit.
Wonderful find and great capture with beautiful sharpness where it needs to be. I'd love to see the whole bee -- do you have a version from a little farther back?
If mine (and I wish it was!) I'd remove the OOF white on the right.