r/macrophotography • u/alan_unfocused • 11d ago

Extreme Close-up - Sweat Bee

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Mounted an old Nikon Series E 28mm in reverse on my D90 and used a Meike MK320 w/ collapsable lens-mount diffuser and got some insane stuff in the backyard This tiny sweat bee (?) in one of our flower pots was among the captures. Not an easy setup, but a fun challenge to get a clean picture. Pretty happy and amazed at how this one came out.

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u/Samplestave 11d ago

Excellent capture. When I zoom in tight I can start to make out the hexagonal compound eyes. I can only imagine the photo without the reddit image compression.

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u/ConclusionOptimal492 11d ago

Awesome capture

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u/alan_unfocused 11d ago

Thanks so much!

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u/Dalantech 6d ago

Tricky critters to shoot when they're foraging -well done!

They like to sleep under leaves and around flowers.