How to Photograph Bees in Flight - with Australian Macro Maestro, Bruce Malcolm
All the photographs (except the cover image) were made by Bruce Malcolm and were used with his permission!
Friend of the show, Australian pro photographer and macro shooter, Bruce Malcolm explains exactly how to capture stunning bee photographs. From A to Z and he doesn't miss a trick!
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Go over to my website and you can see almost all of the images Bruce shared with us in this video- @.com/blog/brucesbees
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Wow! I've spent so many hours trying to photograph bees, but I never had a setup like this!!!
What a great video! That stick idea is simple genius. Very grateful to Bruce for being such a wellspring of incredibly detailed information. He speaks about 95% relevant information, all the time. Colour me inspired!
Thanks Allan for introducing us to Bruce Malcolm and his photography. As I was watching, it occurred to me that his method of camera on table with four flashes is exactly the way I learned to shoot hummingbirds. Camera with wireless remote on tripod at 1/200, f/11, ISO 100, 3 very close lights on the subject at 1/64 power, 1 flash on background, and only a single, one station feeder remaining after all others temporarily removed. It stopped the wing beats. Duh - never thought to use the technique on bees. Also, latest PBS Nature (S40, Ep1) entitled My Garden of a Thousand Bees is a must watch.
Incredible photos. And I’d be in our garden trying it right now, by the plant that attracts 20 bumblebees at all times, all times except winter that is. Guess what? Winter damn it! At my age will I remember by spring? Certainly going to try.
Bruce, you are very talented. You have taken beautiful photos. Allan, thank you for sharing Bruces beautiful bee photos and his knowledge 👍
Some great tips. Thanks
Fantastic video , love the banter!
Amazing photographs thanks for sharing.
I agree , bees are not easy, but it's do-able. You need good light, patience and persistance. Excellent photos , Bruce
Fantastic. Thanks for posting such wonderful images.
Extrordinary to see Bees photographed in flight!!
Very informative. Very entertaining. I am excited to give it a go. Thank you both for taking the time to make this video.
Wonderful video - great thanks to you and your guest!
Great Aussie photographer
This is amazing! Thanks a lot for inspiring.
Super, I can't wait until spring, so the bees are active. Well done!
Thank you so much for the great video and tips!
Excellent Allan, many thanks.
Really enjoyed that Allan. I’m keen to get out and give it a go
Phenomenal images!!! I've not gone out and done insects for about a year and I miss it. I'm aiming to go out today and was browsing for inspiration... Thank you for sharing these images and the thought process behind it.