Hi Stryker. You have received some excellent advice from others in the group. Here are a couple of thoughts that have helped me. Try using a monopod (or even a cutoff broomstick) for extra support. You don't need an expensive one with a ball head to get started, A cheap one from Wal-Mart will get you going. I have used a "hiking stick" with good success without even attaching the camera to the screw thread. I turned the plactic locking disc/nut up high enough to cover the screw threads and press the base of the camera on top of the plastic disc. You can also use your free hand as a support base for the camera. Adjust focus (once you get close using auto) by rocking your body in and out as someone else has suggested.
Another thing to try is shooting with your lens at the telephoto end of its range with the camera in Close-up mode. In my D80, this activates only the center focus bracket. By being a bit farther away from the subject you will gain a little more depth of field. Then crop for the best composition.
I think you did a great job on your bee shots! Keep shooting!
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Sincerely,
Lee -clockdoc-
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