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johnriley wrote:
I have to scroll each image to see all of it.

Same here. But then I turned the screen through 90 degrees, auto-rotate took care of orientation and the images fit perfectly. And well worth doing, too. A lovely set.

No idea what the lens is, though... but who cares, a good photographer can produce good pictures from almost any lens.

Steve

Comment by Lubbyman posted on Higher Hills walk at 20/04/2020 - 11:08

Beer will be arriving on the doorstep next week, direct from the Piddle Brewery. Dorset Rogue, Coal Porter, Cocky and, of course, Piddle. A bulk order to be shared with a few elderly friends who are having withdrawal symptoms. No different to doing their shopping for them in Tescos and including a few bottles (OK, a case...) in their order. Leave on the doorstep, of course.

The brewery says they are very busy. I can't imagine why...

Steve

Comment by Lubbyman posted on Another pointless thread at 18/04/2020 - 21:13

Snow! Now that's a thought. A sharp fall would stop the unauthorised sun-bathing and fair-weather exercising. Not too late for it, even Dorset has had a fall in late April. Bring it on!!!!

Steve

Comment by Lubbyman posted on Another pointless thread at 18/04/2020 - 13:43

In a similar vein, two loaves of bread and a large tub of margarine delivered with the milk yesterday but not ordered by us. Milkman says he'll collect them today and take them to the right person, but if they aren't collected they will become our latest (non-photographic) acquisition.

Steve

Comment by Lubbyman posted on What's your latest acquisition? at 18/04/2020 - 13:35

cbrog wrote:
Steve: Probably taken at a distance of about 2ft to 30" ?? Roger

That's impressive stalking skills.

I consider myself lucky to get to twice that distance before they notice me and fly off - hence the 300mm+TC. For genuine bees, a Sigma 105 or Irix 150 macro are fine, but not for bee flies.

Steve

Comment by Lubbyman posted on Where The Bee (Fly) Sucks... at 18/04/2020 - 10:05

An interesting project. Keep roaming the streets!

The last one stands out for me, the background complements the flower beautifully.

Steve

Comment by Lubbyman posted on Finding Subjects at 17/04/2020 - 16:52

cbrog - Excellent shot, particularly with a 105mm. Did you manage to get close, or is it a big crop?

MHOL190246 - Thanks. That's useful.

And while we're on the subject of bee flies...

A complementary pair - 1. Dotted bee fly and shadow; and 2. Shadow and dotted bee fly. OK, I'll admit it, no. 2 was missed focus, but I still like it.

1.

Steve

Comment by Lubbyman posted on Where The Bee (Fly) Sucks... at 17/04/2020 - 16:43

swarf wrote:
They are right b****** to get sharp, I reckon they know just when you're going to release the shutter and move just at the right/wrong moment. I've got so many where the focus has just missed. I like the second one, especially the fur on its tail.

Phil

Thanks. You're absolutely right about getting sharp shots. It might be because the frenetic movement of the wings makes the body vibrate at high speed, but that's just a guess.

Steve

Comment by Lubbyman posted on Where The Bee (Fly) Sucks... at 17/04/2020 - 10:54

You did well, sir.

It looks like the same type of thing I was chasing a few days ago. Agree about them turning their back on you. A totally camera shy species!

Steve

Comment by Lubbyman posted on Those pesky hover drone bee things - nailed it ! at 17/04/2020 - 10:49

Thanks, appreciated.

LennyBloke wrote:
what sort of speeds were you at?

1/1600 for no. 1, 1/3200 for no. 2 - those wings are moving incredibly fast! Both shots f5.6 (wide open with the TC) and ISO 800. From past failures, I've learned that the best way to focus once you've spotted a bee fly hanging around some flowers is AF to a nearby flower then manually adjust for the fly when it settles - but you've got to be quick!

Steve

Comment by Lubbyman posted on Where The Bee (Fly) Sucks... at 17/04/2020 - 10:43

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