Bee on flower

[amethystdragon]

What do you think...tighter crop? I like the DOF in this one, and the other one I posted as my favorite for the first half of the year.
New camera, and new lens. Can't wait to see what comes of the pair!!

[Nicole]

Welcome to the forums, now.... what new camera, and what new lens?

As far as the picture goes, a crop might focus more attention on the bee. You could always crop it to a more unusual aspect ratio and just focus on a long and skinny shot of the bee on the flower. Just a thought that's the fun thing about digital, you can try out something without ruining the file

[jiminyClickit]

amethystdragon,

Nicole has put a picture in my imagination: a slight left rotation, a long vertical crop of bloom so bee is below middle point, and stalk runs diagonal top left to bottom right. Would make the bee a star.

[amethystdragon]

New camera is an XTi, new lens..Sigma APO DG 70-300...Which I LOVE!!!

I thought about the bee and the rule of thirds. I think I accomplished that with the stalk of flowers, but you're right...the bee should have been higher, or lower.
Thanks guy's/ladies!!!

[Saralonde]

An Xti and a Sigma APO DG 70-300? Very nice way to start out. The Sigma was one of the first pieces of glass I bought, so versatile! Budget Lenses (under $200.00 US)

BTW, I agree with the above. A little careful cropping can make a huge difference. Oh, and welcome!

[tufcat]

I like this picture as it stands. Although I cannot speak to the technical accuracy, the picture seems to have good balance, excellent detail and nice color. Thanx for sharing.