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Of Bees and things
« on: August 27, 2010, 08:08:38 PM »
This afternoon was another photo taking opportunity waiting to happen, so I took Full advantage of it.





























All of these photos were taken on Macro (with my 18-55 lowly kit lens that everyone considers junk) and as close up as I could get without disturbing my subjects and getting stung.

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Re: Of Bees and things
« Reply #1 on: August 29, 2010, 05:34:10 PM »
Wow, Dick, pretty steady to get that detail.  Tripod?

Keep 'em Straight!!! (and quiet)

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Re: Of Bees and things
« Reply #2 on: August 29, 2010, 08:33:47 PM »
Wow, Dick, pretty steady to get that detail.  Tripod?

Howdy Greg! :) Thanks for the compliment. :) As for a tripod the answer is Nope! All hand held photos. :)

Camera Maker: Canon
Camera Model: Canon EOS 40D
Image Date: 2010-08-27 15:55:49 -0700
Focal Length: 55.0mm
Aperture: f/16.0
Exposure Time: 0.0025 s (1/400)
ISO equiv: 400
Exposure Bias: none
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: program (Auto)
White Balance: Auto
Flash Fired: No (Manual)
Color Space: sRGB



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Re: Of Bees and things
« Reply #3 on: August 30, 2010, 06:21:28 AM »
Looking good Grandpa!

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Re: Of Bees and things
« Reply #4 on: August 30, 2010, 11:14:42 AM »
those black and white "yellow jackets" are as mean as they come. They used to attack us right away when I worked at a tree farm as a kid.

Cool pics Gpa Richard.

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Re: Of Bees and things
« Reply #5 on: August 30, 2010, 09:25:37 PM »
those black and white "yellow jackets" are as mean as they come. They used to attack us right away when I worked at a tree farm as a kid.

Cool pics Gpa Richard.

saylean,
I know what you mean! They have a BAD Reputation that they try to live up to!  :yike: Would you believe I was only 6 inches or so away from them while I took their photos and I never even got buzzed by one?  :yike: :)

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Re: Of Bees and things
« Reply #6 on: August 31, 2010, 08:21:19 AM »
Black and White = Hornets guys,  much bigger, blockier body and even more hurt. They make the dark gray paper nests you find hanging under limbs.

I'm allergic to yellow jackets and bald ( white) and yellow hornets so I watch for them carefully.  BTW my first reaction was at age 35 so because you haven't had a problem does Not mean you  wont.

Early symptoms: itching all over, sweating, hives, increased heart rate, dizziness.....  Get medical help ASAP.
« Last Edit: September 01, 2010, 08:47:36 AM by GregE »
Keep 'em Straight!!! (and quiet)

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Re: Of Bees and things
« Reply #7 on: August 31, 2010, 08:26:32 AM »
Those are some great pics!
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Re: Of Bees and things
« Reply #8 on: August 31, 2010, 08:28:51 AM »
I am getting that much closer to pulling the trigger on a nice camera.  Love the pics.
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