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[bellakara]

Though I've been a member of this community since last year, I don't think I ever posted here. I've been away from DW for a while but came back recently and started posting again. This photo is from today. It's not the best image of an insect in flight, but it is my first attempt. So I'm glad I got it at all. I used a Nikon D3000 and kit lens.

Comments

[holyschist]

Insects in flight are a really challenging subject! That is a fine photo for a first attempt at it.

[bellakara]

Thanks! To be honest, I've never tried catching one in flight before, but I've only had this camera since last autumn. Now that there's more insects about, I might have another go.

[holyschist]

Success is kind of a combination of luck, practice, camera settings, and knowledge of insect behavior, I've found. Even then, it's pretty hit-and-miss, but a fun challenge!

Are you using a long lens or a short one?

[bellakara]

At the moment I'm using the kit lens. I'd like to get the 55-200 by the summer because I do find myself coming up against the limitations of the kit lens from time to time. However, I mostly take garden and doll photos, and it's pretty good for both of those.

[holyschist]

18-55mm ish? Taking a bee photo with that is pretty darned impressive!

I have a 55-250mm lens and it is pretty awesomely fun, and usable for photographing larger insects--for serious insect photography, a macro is better for many purposes, but not in my budget right now.

[bellakara]

I'm always interested in people's lens recommendations. I do think 55-200 will probably be the next one up for me. But I'm having fun with the kit lens, mostly because the subjects I usually choose at the moment do alright with it.

[holyschist]

I am sure you will have fun with the 55-200, too! Every lens lets you photograph different subjects better. :-)

[eruthros]

Oooh, that's a great shot!

I'm making you a photographer tag, which you can use on any pictures you take if you want to be able to find them later.

[bellakara]

Thank you! And thanks for the tag. I noticed other people had one but wasn't sure if I was to do it myself, or leave it to one of the site moderators.

[turlough]

That's a fascinating and quite lovely photo. Those translucent wings are fantastic.

[bellakara]

Thank you. It's inspired me to have another go. Preferably with a bigger insect. ;)

[anna_bird]

Bee butt! I love it. Nice capture.

[bellakara]

Yes, next time I shall aim to catch it from the other end! It seems a more dignified position that way. ;)