The Exception to the Rule - _TNY_0608S2
Nomad bees are generally a pain to shoot. Since they parasitize on other solitary bees, especially species burrowing in the ground, they seem to constantly be on the move - always looking for a suitable nest to take advantage of.
Since I'd like them to be still to be able to shoot them, this isn't exactly ideal - but since they are really pretty with their bright colours, comparably little hair for being bees and amazing (often red) spotted eyes, they rank high on the wanted list.
This was why I couldn't believe my eyes when I found this one. An orange-horned nomad bee (Nomada fulvicornis) which was quite content hanging out on a rock next to the driveway of a house and I got several shots I'm pleased with. This one is actually two shots stacked into one with greater DoF using Zerene Stacker.
The Exception to the Rule - _TNY_0608S2
Nomad bees are generally a pain to shoot. Since they parasitize on other solitary bees, especially species burrowing in the ground, they seem to constantly be on the move - always looking for a suitable nest to take advantage of.
Since I'd like them to be still to be able to shoot them, this isn't exactly ideal - but since they are really pretty with their bright colours, comparably little hair for being bees and amazing (often red) spotted eyes, they rank high on the wanted list.
This was why I couldn't believe my eyes when I found this one. An orange-horned nomad bee (Nomada fulvicornis) which was quite content hanging out on a rock next to the driveway of a house and I got several shots I'm pleased with. This one is actually two shots stacked into one with greater DoF using Zerene Stacker.