Nice to see a shorter video Paul with a more indepth approach to a single subject especially in macro, always feel quality rather than quantity is the way to go. Enjoyed the video hope you produce more with this 8-10min. single subject format. 👍
Great tips Paul I always take a reflector and small light source for macro critters . In harsh light I use the reflector as a diffuser ! The subject can fly off but introduced gradually you have the opposite effect of illuminating the bee, you can then also introduce the LED !
That bee must have been really cold or else he landed on a sticky seed head! I have never seen a bumblebee that still for that long. Here they really don't even stop moving. They are in constant motion.
I love macro photography and am trying to get better at it. It's something I can do in my backyard with my flowers and insects that visit. I am trying to plant more native plants to attract birds and butterflies. Always seems like there is a breeze though that makes it more difficult. But patience...right?! Lovely images. I don't know how you spotted that bee and that it didn't fly off.
Hey Paul, Great vlog, with some good tips that I'll take away and use next time I'm out and about. I only have use of my 40-150mm f2.8 coupled with an MC1.4 on my Olympus, so currently unable to get real close macro images! Saving for the 60mm Macro that other Olympus user seem to use for amazing super close macro images.
Do you take much macro handheld? I mean I basically only shoot handheld and still get tack sharp photos it’s just about practice. I feel this method is way too o.t.t just for one shot 😂 just my opinion. Not knocking what you got…just that I don’t really think you needed to do all of the set up with the tripod etc to get the shot. And that’s with a laowa 90mm 2x magnification lens as well.
Yes, most of my macro is hand-held. I prefer this technique if it's completely still but really this was just for demonstration purposes as much as anything. Next time I'll try to shoot some more subjects!
@@PaulMiguelPhotography Thanks, I've tried evenings, and been out at 8am, but without much success. It looks like I might need to set my alarm for earlier.
A Tripod .... i never use .. time is crucial when doing macro because the target more often will do a bolter by the time you've set up the Pod . Waaaaaaaaaaay tooo much faffing about . I don't use the same lense .. I use the Sigma 105mm F2.8 It's ok for the money ..it doesn't half struggle capturing flowers at the best of times . Going to get the Laowa X2 100mm F2.8
Love micro photography and natural, flowers.thank you Paul.👍👏💪
thank you. You are welcome.
Nice pics fella but blooming heck the time it took to get that all set up I was surprised that the bee didn't fly off. Try it with butterflies.
It's only when cold enough. You can do this with butterflies if you find them early morning. And possibly evening.
I'm really trying hard to get more into macro photography during these slow non waterfowl months LOL. Thanks for the video.
For fill light, I find that my iPhone light works quite well. I use it on mushrooms mostly.
Where do you buy trained bees?
I've never seen one sit for so long and so patiently.
Thanks for the great video.
That's what I'm saying too! Every time I shoot bees or insects it is a race against time!!!
In the early morning when it's cooler they don't move as much. It might even have been sleeping. Once it warms up, they don't stay still long.
Absolutely. It took just over an hour before it was off.
It's only because it is so early and still cool. It flew with in an hour or so.
It was sleeping
Good blog Paul Good tip with the back light👌I enjoy macro if they stay still long enough 😁keep the blogs coming 👏👏
Cheers Paul. Macro always a struggle...
@@PaulMiguelPhotography Thanks for taking the time to reply appreciated 👏
Nice to see a shorter video Paul with a more indepth approach to a single subject especially in macro, always feel quality rather than quantity is the way to go. Enjoyed the video hope you produce more with this 8-10min. single subject format. 👍
Thanks. That's useful feedback. I like this style of video, but to be honest, it's completely go with the flow, no planning.
I cannot believe the bee was so cooperative for so long. I figured it was colder, but still can't believe it stuck around that long.
Realy early bugs have dew so dont move as much as later on in day ( warmed up )
Absolutely.
It is only when cool enough. If you get mornings around 10 degrees or less then it can be quite easy. But you have to find them!
Great tips Paul I always take a reflector and small light source for macro critters . In harsh light I use the reflector as a diffuser ! The subject can fly off but introduced gradually you have the opposite effect of illuminating the bee, you can then also introduce the LED !
Good tips. I've always struggled with the diffuser thing. Maybe I'm not doing it right!
That bee must have been really cold or else he landed on a sticky seed head! I have never seen a bumblebee that still for that long. Here they really don't even stop moving. They are in constant motion.
Yes, this is only because it is early morning. It hasn't warmed up enough yet.
nice video Paul, i been doing macro this past couple of weeks!
Thanks for this video Paul, and at what moment did you think: i need a camera with a flip screen...😁
Yep. About 5 seconds in I think..! Actually I'm supposed to use my angle finder here..
I love macro photography and am trying to get better at it. It's something I can do in my backyard with my flowers and insects that visit. I am trying to plant more native plants to attract birds and butterflies. Always seems like there is a breeze though that makes it more difficult. But patience...right?! Lovely images. I don't know how you spotted that bee and that it didn't fly off.
Fantastic. Keep going! Yes, any wind is hard work. The bee will stay still until it is sufficiently warmed up, but often it's not long.
Hey Paul,
Great vlog, with some good tips that I'll take away and use next time I'm out and about. I only have use of my 40-150mm f2.8 coupled with an MC1.4 on my Olympus, so currently unable to get real close macro images! Saving for the 60mm Macro that other Olympus user seem to use for amazing super close macro images.
Cheers Mal. Yeah, it's difficult without the macro facility. Hope you get the 60mm and enjoy trying it out!
Do you take much macro handheld? I mean I basically only shoot handheld and still get tack sharp photos it’s just about practice. I feel this method is way too o.t.t just for one shot 😂 just my opinion. Not knocking what you got…just that I don’t really think you needed to do all of the set up with the tripod etc to get the shot. And that’s with a laowa 90mm 2x magnification lens as well.
Yes, most of my macro is hand-held. I prefer this technique if it's completely still but really this was just for demonstration purposes as much as anything. Next time I'll try to shoot some more subjects!
What is the model of that tripod?
Induro CT404. It's been great, but it's big.
You say you got to the location at 5am would you say this is the best time to catch insects at their most lethargic during the warmer summer months?
Yes Paul. Definitely one of the best times, but it can be hard to find them! I would also try evenings as they go to roost.
@@PaulMiguelPhotography Thanks, I've tried evenings, and been out at 8am, but without much success. It looks like I might need to set my alarm for earlier.
By the time I got the tripod out the bee would of flown off
Soon after getting into macro, I realized a tripod isn't practical.
I mostly shoot macro hand-held. Rarely can I use a tripod. Got lucky here.
A Tripod .... i never use .. time is crucial when doing macro because the target more often will do a bolter by the time you've set up the Pod . Waaaaaaaaaaay tooo much faffing about .
I don't use the same lense .. I use the Sigma 105mm F2.8 It's ok for the money ..it doesn't half struggle capturing flowers at the best of times . Going to get the Laowa X2 100mm F2.8
I understand. I still prefer hand-holding.
Next investment is a tripod that goes down that low!
or get a flash so you don't need the tripod, unless you are not a fan of the look of flash macro photography.
oh dear, that bee joke was just taking apis..................
latin for bee, sure you knew that though
Brilliant!!!!
Is that a dead Bee? no way would it hang around that long..
Definitely alive!
Was that bee even alive??? California bees barely give me time to focus, much less set up a tripod AND lighting!
It was indeed... The only reason this works is because temperatures are low enough. This was shot around 5.30am.
terrible music - I quit watching right now
Sorry it didn't work for you. I love it!