The birds and the bees

violetmed (67) · 5 years ago (edited)

Such super photos of the flowers and bees! Thanks for telling us you have several photos where the bees didn’t cooperate! It makes me feel better!

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tattoodjay (73) · 5 years ago

Thanks and don’t worry even though the ones I shared and the best ones of bees I have ever got there were not only failures alongside these but so many times in the past I too many and did not even get one good shot 😎

bigtom13 (64) · 5 years ago

Accccckkk. There is the difference between a photographer and a picture taker! You used 1 of 6 to get a shot you liked, I took about 40 frames of a bumblebee working some petunias last summer. I got maybe 2 usable :)

I just love them, Bees and flowers. Thank you!

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tattoodjay (73) · 5 years ago

Trust me I have had the same experience, I guess I just got lucky on Sunday with these shots :)

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riverflows (72) · 5 years ago

That first shot is definitely the best bee pic I've seen on Steemit.. if not EVER!!!

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tattoodjay (73) · 5 years ago

Thanks such a kind comment is truly appreciated

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tattoodjay (73) · 5 years ago

thanks kindly I appreciate the support !tip

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lizelle (68) · 5 years ago

Lovely post @tattoodjay, gorgeous shots of the busy bees and the ever busy bumblebee AND the flowers! Funny how that old song can stick in one's head ;)
We had torrential rain here overnight causing a lot of damage, fortunately our property is ok!

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tattoodjay (73) · 5 years ago

Glad your property is ok 👍
And yes isn’t it funny how a song can just pop in ones ones mind at random moments

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crosheille (67) · 5 years ago

I am terrified of bees but love how they look when captured clearly in a photo! You definitely accomplished this!

I was stung in the lip when I was younger, sharing a can of pop with my siblings. When it was my turn to drink up comes the bee to sting me! I still haven’t gotten over that incident. Though they are so little they inflict so much temporary pain.

Great shots! That first one is outstanding!

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tattoodjay (73) · 5 years ago

I am a bit scared of them as well, I was allergic to them when young and when I got stung i would swell up like a balloon, I haven been stung by one for years but I am curious around them

Thnaks I was so happy with these shots

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tussar11 (70) · 5 years ago

Hello @tattoodjay
Beautiful macro photography of honey bee.
it bits very hard. but i think you are lucky. haha

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tattoodjay (73) · 5 years ago

Yes it is very tricky to get shots of them I did get lucky 🍀

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prydefoltz (65) · 5 years ago

Wonderful macro work, Jay. Impressed:)

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tattoodjay (73) · 5 years ago

Thanks I was pretty happy with how these came out 👍😎👍

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jacey.boldart (62) · 5 years ago

Nice ! All of these photos were pleasant to look at, but that first one is really, really awesome.

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tattoodjay (73) · 5 years ago

Thanks I was pretty happy with these especially the first one 👍😎👍

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marxrab (65) · 5 years ago

Those are some great closeups. It's amazing how many buzzing bugs there are. Sitting out on my porch everyday I see honeybees, carpenter bees, yellow jackets, mud wasps, and more. They're all so neat to look at. Living out in the woods my house attracts so many nests for all sorts of insects. I have a hard time getting pictures of them though.

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tattoodjay (73) · 5 years ago

Must be so nice with so many insects about one advantage of living in a more remote location for sure mind you I don’t mind not seeing to many wasps or yellow jackets
They are very hard to get shots of

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ceciliac (53) · 5 years ago

Beautiful pictures

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tattoodjay (73) · 5 years ago

Thanks kindly 👍😎👍

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starjewel (67) · 5 years ago

Lovely. I tried to capture insects but you need mad skills and good camera, so I leave it to the pros 😉

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tattoodjay (73) · 5 years ago

Thanks they are for sure hard to get shots of so I was pretty happy with these ones 👍😎👍

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izzynoel (51) · 5 years ago

Well captured. I like the first photo best. I know how hard it is to get it right when there is a breeze.

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tattoodjay (73) · 5 years ago

Thanks I was so happy with these shots, but i also got many that were destined for the trash LOL

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izzynoel (51) · 5 years ago

Ha always the way but you got some winners there so made it worth while.

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tattoodjay (73) · 5 years ago

Yes indeed especiallly with macro shooting a little Bree and the host is gone so I am happy if I only get one old shot LOL

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ackhoo (69) · 5 years ago

Your macros are coming along very nicely I see... :)
Love the detail one sees in textures, etc up close, they are exquisite!

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tattoodjay (73) · 5 years ago

Thanks 🙏 I was very happy with these my best insect shots so far

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himalayannomad (60) · 5 years ago

So soft and beautiful shots. I like all of them, but the first one has a really pleasant color combination.

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tattoodjay (73) · 5 years ago

Thanks kindly appreciate your visit and feedback

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wesphilbin (61) · 5 years ago

Oh yes... you nailed it, brother!

I know what you mean by hard to get pictures... between the wind, the bees movement, the price of tea in China... Ja!

I thought I was the only one that took a Bajillion pics (that's a real word... or well... should be) when trying to capture life's moments.

I have a setting that saves a single shot, in JPEG and RAW... so multiply each by two lol... Beautiful photos my friend... thank you for sharing!

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tattoodjay (73) · 5 years ago

But it’s fun trying lol bajillion it bazillion that should be a word for sure 😂

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joyrobinson (60) · 5 years ago

It’s really tricky to capture the bees as they don’t just keep still.

Beautiful shots @tatoodjay & Wish me luck next time! 😀

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tattoodjay (73) · 5 years ago

For sure luckily these bees allowed me to get a couple of shots

Good luck 🍀

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allyinspirit (63) · 5 years ago

Such beautiful Spring icons ~ Blossoms and Bees. So superbly captured Jay. ♥︎♥︎⚖️♥︎♥︎

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tattoodjay (73) · 5 years ago

Thanks I am having fun with this new lens ;)

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karenb54 (73) · 5 years ago

I love to watch them work. I haven't been out today I'll make up for it tomorrow :)

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tattoodjay (73) · 5 years ago

I saw you had a busy day today, tomorrow I hope to get out for some shots soon as well, its forecast to hit 73 tomorrow in NYC

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karenb54 (73) · 5 years ago

We are expecting bad weather, its been gorgeous here :(

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tattoodjay (73) · 5 years ago

Glad it’s been nice there hope the weather isn’t to bad for you

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paulawonders (54) · 5 years ago

Wow such an amazing photography!

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tattoodjay (73) · 5 years ago

Thanks I was happy how these came out :) loving my new lens

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deerjay (67) · 5 years ago

Amazing photos @tattoodjay..they all look great!! I remember that song and it came to mind as soon as I read the title..lol!

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tattoodjay (73) · 5 years ago

I think Perhaps thats a sign of our anger with that song LOL

Thanks I was very happy with how the new lens is working with these

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deerjay (67) · 5 years ago

You are welcome @tattoodjay! 💖

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bozz (70) · 5 years ago

Nice shots! It is great to see some of the good bees out and about. I usually tell people if it is fuzzy, leave it be. Those wasps and yellow jackets can just suck it as far as I am concerned. Spring is definitely coming!

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tattoodjay (73) · 5 years ago

Yes spring is sure here for sure ;) Yes I agree with that its its fuzzy let it be, but the yellow jackets are best avoided or got rid of there nasty little beasts

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yogajill (62) · 5 years ago

Gorgeous pics of birds & bees in NYC! Perfect spring images. I love all the detail in your pics 😺

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tattoodjay (73) · 5 years ago

Thanks I was very happy with how these came out 👍😎👍

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kansuze (63) · 5 years ago

It's good to see a few kinds of bees. You have some nice photos there.

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tattoodjay (73) · 5 years ago

Thanks and yes I was glad to see many of them I don’t remember seeing so many last year

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papilloncharity (71) · 5 years ago

I think the song lyrics starts with; "Let me tell you about the birds and the bees and the flowers and the trees..."?
Beautiful shots here my friend!
Blessings!

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tattoodjay (73) · 5 years ago

Yes indeed it’s a classic song 😎

Thanks I was very happy with these on my morning walk I say many more bees and such but didn’t bring in my macro lens today

Blessings

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kamrunnahar (63) · 5 years ago

You are beautifully focused blossoms flower and cute bee. Nice photography

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tattoodjay (73) · 5 years ago

Thanks kindly I was happy with how these came out

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brittandjosie (71) · 5 years ago

In the first picture you can almost see the behind where they stick with, thats why i keep away but love the picture , i wonder how many pictures do you have and what subject is biggest. I have 23000 mostly family and the dogs

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tattoodjay (73) · 5 years ago

I generally keep away from bees as well, I used to react when I got stung when I was young quite bad, not sure if I still do but I haven't been stung for 30 years and I do not want to risk it to find out LOL

As for photos in my Active lightroom catalogue I have 280000 Photos mostly city shots and beach, but also a lot of the various events here that I shot for them,
thank I have six external backup drives for shots before 2014, I am not sure how many photos are on them off hand but the total storage space is 10 TB on those and I have copies of each photo on at least two of the drives, so I am guess I have about 4 TB of backed up photos

fotosdenada (65) · 5 years ago

Is that a bee or a wasp? I always have trouble telling the difference. He looks like he's pretty busy with the flower, whatever he is!

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tattoodjay (73) · 5 years ago

This one was a bee 🐝 I did see a couple of wasps but stayed well clear of them
Well in the third shot is a bumblebee
And they were all so busy after the rain

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madlenfox (65) · 5 years ago

Very nice! The first picture - it is so well conveys the spring mood

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tattoodjay (73) · 5 years ago

Thanks kindly that first photo is my all time favorite macro shot I have taken

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swedishdragon (68) · 5 years ago

aw dang; here i was thinking a kiwi lession in DA birds and the bees.. sigh ;) LOL
OMG the last pink flower is stunning, your framing makes it almost moving, woow your soo flipping good with your camera!!🐲🐉💗

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