Fuzzy-eyed Bee

[Steve Maxson]

• Stephen J. Maxson
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I found this attractive bee on a wild rose flower back in June. It wasn't until I began examining the images that I noticed what appear to be hairs coming out of its eyes around the edges. I cleaned up a few imperfections in the flower petals. 40D, Canon 100 mm macro, 1/250, f/16, ISO 100, MT-24 twin lite (diffused), hand held. All comments are welcome and appreciated.

 

[Kaushik Balakumar]

This is just too good Steve. Fantastic details in the bee. You've managed to keep the bee in same plane.
If it were mine, I would consider cloning out the LRC stamen.

 

[Roman Kurywczak]

Hey Steve,
The detail is fantastic! Look at those hairs!!! If not against such things.....I'm with Kaushik on the LRC....but overall a super job!

 

[Ken Childs]

Steve, I agree that the detail on this is great! I think I would like it to be slightly brighter overall and it would look better with the LRC cloned to match the rest of the petals.

 

[Bob Miller]

Hi steve...i too vote for eviction of stamens...and i like Ken's suggestion of a bit of lightening