Thursday, November 10, 2011

this or that thursday

It's been a busy week with little time for taking photos so I was glad I had my camera with me when I took Mason for an orthodontist checkup. These little bees were buzzing around the mexican heather outside the office so while he was inside, I was trying to capture one of these guys. I took a lot of bad, blurry pics. I should have been using a faster shutter speed. I was shooting in aperture priority mode and I didn't notice that my shutter speed was ranging between 1/60 and 1/100. The former was way too slow for moving bees and the latter was cutting it close. I lucked out and captured these two in a moment when they were sort of still. Next time I want to get closer... I'll probably end up getting stung eventually, but if I get a good shot, it'll be worth it!








It's time for you guys to link up again! Here are the rules.
  • submit the url of your blog post, not your home page
  • link up a photo that was taken by you
  • include a link back to my blog in your post (you can use the button or a text link if you prefer)
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Okay, now let's see what you've been shooting!

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71 comments:

  1. DebNovember 10, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    beautiful busy bee...

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  2. Secret Mom ThoughtsNovember 10, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    Beautiful bee captures.

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  3. JeanneNovember 10, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    Actually deb, your shots turned out much better than the ones I took on a higher speed, so think those bees were trying hard to cooperate. Very nice!

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  4. KmcblackburnNovember 10, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    Love the colors.

    Kathy

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  5. tinajoNovember 10, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    Great colors and shot! :-)

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  6. EllieNovember 10, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    Oh Deb these are great.
    I think it's very frustrating trying to get pictures of bees, etc. They generally move when I am ready to hit the button lol. Mind you that's something I won't have to worry about since winter is nearly here!! Oh well, I'm sure I'm sure I'll find something else to take pictures of :))

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  7. TiffanyNovember 10, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    So pretty Deb, have a great day.

    Tiffany

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  8. UnknownNovember 10, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    Gorgeous shots, so lovely summery colors.

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  9. Grandma DealNovember 10, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    I think I wouldn't want to get any closer! You got some fantastic shots. I like the way these turned out.

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  10. Mommyof2girlz/StephDNovember 10, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    Lovely bright colors for the grey a dreary day we have here today. Love the macro of the bee, great captures!

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  11. Judy November 10, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    Oh so pretty, it'll be awhile before I get to see that again :)

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  12. beyond zephyrNovember 10, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    That's so beautiful! The color of flowers is fantastic, and the bee is very pretty.

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  13. AmberNovember 10, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    All you need is one sharp one, so a hundred blurry ones still yielded an excellent shot. I just love the detail you capture in the second one.

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  14. 4 Lettre WordsNovember 10, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    The colors are so beautiful, Deb!

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  15. FYHNovember 10, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    Really pretty!

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  16. SerendipityissweetNovember 10, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    Beautiful shots. You are so talented! I worked hard to captured bees over the summer and came up short. It's no easy task!

    Have a super day ;)

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  17. tiarastantrumsNovember 10, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    oh you are very brave - I stay clear of bees!

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  18. Seraphinas PhantasieNovember 10, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    Fantastic colors and a wonderful focus on the bee. Amazing !

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  19. NancyNovember 10, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    Loving your "Indian Summer." Lovely shots, Deb. :)

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  20. AnonymousNovember 10, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    These are so gorgeous!! Love them.

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  21. OneNovember 10, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    Those are great shots, Deb. Don't worry about being stung. I take shots of bees, wasps and hornets all the time. Some of them even smile. I captured some shots of monkeys with their babies and posted them today. One of the babies is a new born, probably a day old. Your photo quality is a whole lot better than mine. Need to brush up. Thanks for the tips here.

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  22. UnknownNovember 10, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    These are great shots! Bees are tricky. I always think I'm going to get stung too!

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  23. SherrieNovember 10, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Hi Deb,
    Awesome shots! Glad you didn't get stung. Have a great day!

    Sherrie
    Food for Thought

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  24. Seeing Each DayNovember 10, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Really lovely shots - especially the first one, the depth of field just makes this photo, as well as the defining flower stem and the pretty purple, oh, and the bee. So basically everything you've done with your shot just makes it a beautiful shot (maybe I should have just said that in the first place!)

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  25. TexWisGirlNovember 10, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    very pretty. still looks like spring. :)

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  26. UnknownNovember 10, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    I love how we would have NO idea you are just outside the orthodontist office. ;) Gorgeous!

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  27. AnonymousNovember 10, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Stunning photos! :)

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  28. LaurenNovember 10, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Great shots of the bees. I hope you don't get stung!

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  29. CedarNovember 10, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Really lovely bee captures! I've tried aperture priority mode a few times and always get stuck with too low of shutter speeds. Glad you still were able to get some great bee shots!

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  30. Rosie Nixon FluertyNovember 10, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Beautiful and what a crisp clear photo Deb despite that lower shutter speed and so well worth the wait.

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  31. LeoviNovember 10, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Exquisite ...! Beautiful light, delicious approach. Delicious flower. I like it that way, with the fly.

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  32. Andie ZimmermanNovember 10, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Your pictures are always breathtaking! Love!!

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  33. RietNovember 10, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    I agree with Andie :)

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  34. Ellie A.November 10, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Bees and I did not have a good relationship this past Summer well maybe they did w/me being I was stung twice! Kind you not and mind you in the matter of like 2 weeks lol.. BUT regardless these pictures are so beautiful makes me want to find that spot and just sit and enjoy (preferably not near the bees lol)

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  35. Gina KleinworthNovember 10, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    WOW Deb- I'm impressed!

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  36. Rachel BNovember 10, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    Beautiful photos, as usual :)

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  37. MeaganMusingNovember 10, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Bzzz...awesome bee shots! I love that you had your camera at the orthodontist! I've got to start carrying mine around with me more often.

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  38. UnknownNovember 10, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    Lovely shots and brave photographer : )

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  39. LisaNovember 10, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    The colors are just beautiful. Did you adjust the saturation?

    Question for you: do you ever feel "weird" taking pics of random things in such random places as the orthodontist's office? I do and it's something I need to get over if I'm ever going to improve my photography skills.

    Love your blog.

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  40. UnknownNovember 10, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    I, too, have bee photos this week.
    Your photos show the bees working in their surroundings which is great.
    I only captured my bees because the weather was cool so they were moving s.l.o.w.l.y.
    As you probably know, Deborah means bee.
    I've used a bee as my signature on my Blessings cards for years.
    Love them (but not their stings)

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  41. AnonymousNovember 10, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Two fabulous photographs, but I am transfixed on the second. I love how the wings are so transparent that the body can be seen through them. I love the glow they have. Wonderful.

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  42. shirleyNovember 10, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    Wow, these are so crisp and clear. I love them. Bees are really hard to capture - you did a great job!

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  43. Jennie LouiseNovember 10, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    Nice job... not blurry at all which was lucky for that shutter speed perhaps. I took a load of Bee photo's in the summer... I was scared to get close, but became braver and got stung by a wasp believe it or not ! ha.
    joined in with ur link up party - thx for hosting! ;-)

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  44. AnonymousNovember 10, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    the color is amazing! love this picture

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  45. Tamar SBNovember 10, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    Wow! Those are stunning!! There are some great plants outside my ortho's office, but it's already past the time to see creatures and such!

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  46. Rachel~Wildflower Photography Studio and Wildflower CreativeNovember 10, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    lovely captures!

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  47. Kim StevensNovember 10, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    But you managed to get some great shots! Those bees are tricky little things.

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  48. UnknownNovember 10, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    Memories of spring! Beautiful!

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  49. A Creative GraceNovember 10, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    I'm a bit late...I love your macro bee, the flowers are gorgeous too :)

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  50. AmarieNovember 10, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    As much as bugs give me the creeps, the artful way you photograph them is beautiful!

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  51. AndreaNovember 10, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    Great bee captures! (Even though I'm scared to death of them!) I love the purples and greens in this. They complement each other very nicely. :)

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  52. Nadege,November 10, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    Great job capturing these little insects.
    Beautiful colors and bokeh.

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  53. UnknownNovember 10, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    Breathtaking!

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  54. Cordial ChaosNovember 10, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    Great pics!

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  55. minorNovember 11, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    Very lovely shots! I f I want to take photos of bees,I want to avoid to be stung by bees.

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  56. minorNovember 11, 2011 at 2:25 AM

    Hi! I tried my first upload but it was not became good. So I tried again. Please delete No97.

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  57. LizNovember 11, 2011 at 4:44 AM

    Wonderful shots!!
    I love photographing bees! I am allergic so it's risky (my best bee macros are with my 55-250 lens - safe distance but great clear shots)

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  58. KiaNovember 11, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    Gorgeous summery shots, so lovely!
    Happy Friday! :)

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  59. Ashley SiskNovember 11, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    Your macro shots are killing me - love it.

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  60. Betty ManousosNovember 11, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    such cheerful and inspiring shots!
    simply stunning!

    have a great day!

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  61. Betty ManousosNovember 11, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    ...and superb colours as well!

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  62. KimNovember 11, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Beautiful shots. As always,thanks for sharing the information on the settings. It is always such a help. :) Once again you provide some serious inspiration.

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  63. geetleeNovember 11, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    just love the colors! awesome!

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  64. SuzyNovember 11, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Thanks for the nice comment on my "Boulders". NZ is definitely worth visiting.
    Beautiful pics - love the soft-sharp contrast. and the colours are amazing.

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  65. Bunch of BarronsNovember 11, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    Those are so pretty!

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  66. Maude LynnNovember 11, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    Love these!

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  67. TriciaNovember 11, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    Wow, those are some great shots, Deb.

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  68. UnknownNovember 11, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    These are great! And the flowers are still so beautiful!

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  69. faith ann raiderNovember 12, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    oh - these are SO beautiful!!!

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  70. Rosie GreyNovember 12, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    These are fantastic, Deb!

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