Busy Bee
Uploaded: September 10, 2007
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
Kerby Pfrangle September 11, 2007
Love the detail in this. WOW...This is an eye caughter. #735467Alex 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!! #4775599Marijana Fajgl September 11, 2007
Wonderful macro, Steven, fantastic clarity and colours! It was worth of trying to get such a perfect capture! #4775667Odeth Mizuno September 11, 2007
Super amazing macro, Steven! So beautiful capture. I love it :D #4775706Autum Rhoades September 11, 2007
Steven, this is brilliant! I can't believe how incredibly sharp this is and the color is amazing. GREAT Work! #4775717Erin Appelbaum September 11, 2007
Everybody has just about said it Steven. Totally awesome macro. Great detail, clarity and lighting. Stunning. Peter #4775867Kay E. Mahoney 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. #4775869Bill 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!! #4775878Margaret R. Barry September 11, 2007
This is fantastic, Steven. The color and clarity are amazing. Superb! #4775945Chris Budny 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! #4776002Jennifer L. Alder September 11, 2007
Ahhh, you brought it closer in!Inge S. Lasmana September 11, 2007
Wow!!! excellent macro shot with great details, lighting and sharpness! great work, Steven! #4776198Joy Rector September 11, 2007
awesome capture #4776348Christopher 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!!! #4777122Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 11, 2007
Amazing details, great colors and depth too!!! Excellent macro Steven!! #4777377William88 September 11, 2007
Amazing macro with excellent details, lighting, composition and color!! #4777549Amit Sheokand September 11, 2007
the image is awesum....love the detail u have managed to capture....and the colors are marvellous #4777796Jane Summa September 11, 2007
Awesome macro!! perfect in every aspect! The color & detail is super! #4777867Sandra 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 September 11, 2007
"30 photos and only one really good one."Steven, this image is simply wonderful! Crisp with fabulous contrast and color.
Fabulous with great eye appeal!
--Lisa #4778184
Laurie Daily 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! #4778312Karen Engelbreth September 11, 2007
Fantastic macro, Steven - big WOW! #4778485Melissa 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 !! #4778693Vishal Sharma September 11, 2007
Awesome macro with an excellent DOF, colors and composition, Steven! #4778715Lynne Morris September 11, 2007
WOW Steven, this is one awesome macro, the lighting, details and clarity are outstanding, an amazing capture! #4779891Shirley L. Carpenter September 12, 2007
WOW!! Excellent macro with wonderful detail and composition Steven!! #4782249Carol Sawyer September 12, 2007
Excellent macro and detail in this great capture, Steven! #4782633Z. Banu September 13, 2007
Excellent clarity Wonderful Macro very well done Steven. #4788608Debbie Hartley September 14, 2007
Awesome detail in this beautiful macro shot Steven! #4791911Phillip 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 #4794401Derek D. Dafoe September 15, 2007
This is a super Macro Steven!! Great work!! #4796648Susan T. Evans 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? #4805905Bill Houghton September 22, 2007
This is such a beautiful macro Steven. You did a great job in capturing this. Bill
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Nancy (Peaches) Harker October 17, 2007
Not sure how I missed this, but AWSOME macro Steven! #4942205Jane 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! #4942450Bill Houghton October 18, 2007
Great macro shot Steven. Well done. Thanks for your comment on my wagon. BillMy Personal Photo Gallery:
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Jenny Bosmans October 18, 2007
Wow! Amazing detail and color on this awesome macro capture, Steven! :) #4945446Renee Doyle October 20, 2007
Amazing detail Steven!!! Great macro! #4953868Jennifer L. Alder October 23, 2007
Congrats on finally getting noticed, LOL! Well deserved :) #4965353Shelly A. Van Camp November 20, 2007
Super macro and details! #5104258Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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