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Busy Bee

© Steven E. Ray

Busy Bee

Uploaded: September 10, 2007

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30 photos and only one really good one. Resubmitted.
Used Canon MP-E 65mm Super Macro lens at 1x.
Entered "Details & Macro" again 10/12/07 & Cash.

Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: -2/3, Exposure Time: 1/200, Flash: flash fired, ISO: 400, White Balance: auto white balance, Focal Length: 105mm, Camera Model: Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL

Comments

Kerby Pfrangle September 11, 2007

Love the detail in this. WOW...This is an eye caughter. #735467

Alex T. Mizuno September 11, 2007

This is the ultimate macro shot with the ultimate sharpness! Even Sergio Leone cannot do this! You should show this to Canon and tell them how good work you can do with their products. Beyond excellent, Steven. Winner in the macro department!! #4775599

Marijana Fajgl September 11, 2007

Wonderful macro, Steven, fantastic clarity and colours! It was worth of trying to get such a perfect capture! #4775667

Odeth Mizuno September 11, 2007

Super amazing macro, Steven! So beautiful capture. I love it :D #4775706

Autum Rhoades September 11, 2007

Steven, this is brilliant! I can't believe how incredibly sharp this is and the color is amazing. GREAT Work! #4775717

Erin Appelbaum September 11, 2007

Everybody has just about said it Steven. Totally awesome macro. Great detail, clarity and lighting. Stunning. Peter #4775867

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic September 11, 2007

WOW!!!!!!!! Awesome photo Steven. Love the colors and details. Sometimes it takes a lot of shots to get that one special one. Looks like you got it. #4775869

Bill Wyatt September 11, 2007

Wow this is fantastic! The details and clarity are amazing. The colors and lighting are awesome as well. Excellent job Steven!! #4775878

Margaret R. Barry September 11, 2007

This is fantastic, Steven. The color and clarity are amazing. Superb! #4775945

Chris Budny level-deluxe September 11, 2007

Your persistence paid off, taking all those shots. I think your first submit of this was merely overlooked by the staff; this is a fantastic, eye-catching macro, and the colors are terrific together! #4776002

Jennifer L. Alder September 11, 2007

Ahhh, you brought it closer in!
Excellent idea- show off the stunning details
Good luck this time
:) #4776097

Inge S. Lasmana September 11, 2007

Wow!!! excellent macro shot with great details, lighting and sharpness! great work, Steven! #4776198

Joy Rector September 11, 2007

awesome capture #4776348

Christopher Jamison September 11, 2007

there is absolutely NOTHING to critique here. I can't imagine it being any better. FANTASTIC clarity. Excellent DOF! Colors are out of this world!

good luck! (but I don't think you need it) #4776483

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna September 11, 2007

I don't know what to say, Steven!!!! Something like this is the reason the word "perfect" is in the English language!!! I have looked and looked at the image and can find nothing technically or visually wrong with it!!

TOTAL PERFECTIONS!!!!! #4776906

Maria Zammit September 11, 2007

Ultimate in perfection Steven a guaranteed winner in macro!!! #4777122

Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 11, 2007

Amazing details, great colors and depth too!!! Excellent macro Steven!! #4777377

William88 September 11, 2007

Amazing macro with excellent details, lighting, composition and color!! #4777549

September 11, 2007

Absolutely AWESOME picture Steven!!! Excellent detail, colors, composition, etc...... #4777649

Amit Sheokand September 11, 2007

the image is awesum....love the detail u have managed to capture....and the colors are marvellous #4777796

Jane Summa September 11, 2007

Awesome macro!! perfect in every aspect! The color & detail is super! #4777867

Sandra R. Alvey September 11, 2007

FANTASTIC STEVEN!! This is just amazing work! I know what you mean though, 30 pic's and only 1 good one. Been there, done that. LOL!

Sandi #4778054

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic September 11, 2007

"30 photos and only one really good one."
.....Aaaaahhhhh, the beauty of digital!

Steven, this image is simply wonderful! Crisp with fabulous contrast and color.

Fabulous with great eye appeal!

--Lisa #4778184

Laurie Daily level-deluxe September 11, 2007

Wow Steven...I am still so impressed! I just can't seem to take my eyes off this one! Love the color, crisp details, and this bee just couldn't have picked a more beautiful landing place. Love it! #4778312

Karen Engelbreth September 11, 2007

Fantastic macro, Steven - big WOW! #4778485

Melissa A. McDonald September 11, 2007

Awesome macro, Steven.... Fabulous clarity and colors. Really Great Job! I think we will be seeing this one again.

#4778619

Joan Powell September 11, 2007

That's what I call up close and personal . Wonderful macro , you've done a fine job !! #4778693

Vishal Sharma September 11, 2007

Awesome macro with an excellent DOF, colors and composition, Steven! #4778715

Lynne Morris September 11, 2007

WOW Steven, this is one awesome macro, the lighting, details and clarity are outstanding, an amazing capture! #4779891

Shirley L. Carpenter September 12, 2007

WOW!! Excellent macro with wonderful detail and composition Steven!! #4782249

Carol Sawyer September 12, 2007

Excellent macro and detail in this great capture, Steven! #4782633

Z. Banu September 13, 2007

Excellent clarity Wonderful Macro very well done Steven. #4788608

Debbie Hartley September 14, 2007

Awesome detail in this beautiful macro shot Steven! #4791911

Phillip R. Connolly September 14, 2007

A great macro Steven...the detail is stunning. Top shot.

Phil #4792179

Michael Umbreit September 15, 2007

Steven - This is an awesome shot! This is my first look at your gallery...very impressive work! - Mike #4794401

Derek D. Dafoe September 15, 2007

This is a super Macro Steven!! Great work!! #4796648

Susan T. Evans level-classic September 16, 2007

I have to get a lens like this, are they expensive???? the detail is great. #4800441

"emmanuel ""nolax""" N. Montemar September 18, 2007

wow! excellent macro,steven..may I know the lens used on this? #4805905

Bill Houghton September 22, 2007

This is such a beautiful macro Steven. You did a great job in capturing this. Bill


Bill Houghton Photography
#4826988

September 30, 2007

Need I really provide any feedback. Look at all of the praise. I love this shot though. However, I looked at your gallery and all of your images are excellent. #4864098

Nancy (Peaches) Harker October 17, 2007

Not sure how I missed this, but AWSOME macro Steven! #4942205

Jane Summa October 18, 2007

HA! You shoot like me...10-15-20 photos hopeing to get at least 1 good one :-) ....This is totally awesome, Steven! Everything about this is excellent! #4942450

Bill Houghton October 18, 2007

Great macro shot Steven. Well done. Thanks for your comment on my wagon. Bill

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Bill Houghton Photography #4942681

Jenny Bosmans October 18, 2007

Wow! Amazing detail and color on this awesome macro capture, Steven! :) #4945446

Renee Doyle October 20, 2007

Amazing detail Steven!!! Great macro! #4953868

Jennifer L. Alder October 23, 2007

Congrats on finally getting noticed, LOL! Well deserved :) #4965353

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic November 20, 2007

Super macro and details! #5104258

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