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Nov 12, 2012 17:36 |  #1

I borrowed a Canon 100L lens from a friend recently and tried it out on some active bees. Something I struggle to get near with my close focusing MP-E lens. I have seen a Neon Cuckoo Bee in my yard once, but in the botanic gardens at the moment they are predictable. I actually was able to see 2 at the same time visiting a shrub in flower. Not sure how rare they are, I'm glad to finally get one captured in frame. Wish I knew where they roosted at night ...

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I still have Honey Bees visiting my birdbath in good numbers at the moment, gave me a chance to practice with this lens. These images were taken with a 2x Tele Converter and a 20mm Kenko tube to allow me to be further away and get more magnification. As you can see they visit my birdbath in good numbers. It's mostly Honey Bees and the occasional wasp, they are never carrying pollen and seem very thirsty ....
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Nov 12, 2012 17:37 |  #2

I tried to get some bees in flight, was able to pull off this shot using just the lens (no tubes or teleconverters), it can focus pretty quickly on the 7D. This photo gives the illusion it maybe a graceful landing, touching antennae and being guided in to land, it was actually a crash landing. I think most bee landings are controlled crashes ...

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I liked this photo without the teleconverter, the mark III Canon TC's don't drop too much quality. Time to clean the birdbath!
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2012_11_12-HoneyBee-EOS 7D_00306 (external link) by BrianS-FarCanal (external link), on Flickr

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Nov 12, 2012 18:00 |  #3

Excellent set....great light! love the blue color on the first bee! The in flight shot is stunning!

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Nov 12, 2012 18:11 |  #4

that first bee is a beautiful species and like the water hole shots. Light is a tad harsh in a couple.

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Nov 12, 2012 18:29 |  #5

#2 neon cuckoo bee is an awesome capture!
great set overall.

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Nov 12, 2012 20:58 |  #6

STUNNING shots.




  
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Nov 12, 2012 22:18 |  #7

Brilliant work Brian.

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Nov 12, 2012 22:26 |  #8

Awesome set! That green bee is a beauty!

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Nov 12, 2012 22:42 |  #9

Great set, Brian. Great detail portrayed.

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Nov 13, 2012 00:48 |  #10

Farc, awesome shots:lol:;). These are terrific. They certainly are controlled crashes. I love the bees lined up in the 4th shot, looks great.

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Nov 13, 2012 00:55 |  #11

Wow
Never seen that bee before
These are great

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Nov 13, 2012 01:11 |  #12

Wonderful captures.
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Nov 13, 2012 02:50 |  #13

Absolutely amazing collection. The Neon Cuckoo Bee is really something to behold. :)

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Nov 13, 2012 23:03 |  #14

Great set!

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Nov 14, 2012 01:13 |  #15

great set.....




  
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