Bee collecting pollen

I first became interested in photography by taking macro shots. For this photo I used a Canon G1x mk2 compact camera with a Raynox close up lens attached. The shot is handheld and focus was achieved at around 5 inches from subject


Bee collecting pollen (Explored 5.6.18#47) by Steve Young, on Flickr

That is a fine macro, such detail.

Wonderful detail

Beautiful detail. Looks like it was on an alkanet plant.

Very nice work.

Yes. Green Alkanet. Loads of this in our garden. Grows like a weed but the bees love it when it comes into flower

Thanks for all the kind comments. The Raynox close up lenses are a cheap way of getting into macro photography without buying a dedicated macro lens and can be attached to some compact cameras as is my set up

Yes indeed.

It's not just about getting a clear, crisp shot, it is about the setting, the colour and the poise of the subject. All present and correct here nicely.

It just shows you don't have to spend an arm and a leg to take an excellent photograph, great skills and brilliant shot

good one

Vert sharp as it should be, well done.