Reviews from

Busy Bee

Bumble bee close up

9 total reviews 
Comment from michiganmike


A fine shot. The composition is artful and the detail in the bee is very well shown. I like the flower he is gathering pollen from. Best of luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 08-Sep-2021


reply by the author on 09-Sep-2021
    Thank you
Comment from nikman


A good looking image posted here into the competition! Your fine, full and appropriate composition offers us an enjoyable view of both the pretty bloom and beautiful bee. They seem made for each other. Like the wing and petal detail. Exposure and sharpness are fine. Well done and good luck!

 Comment Written 08-Sep-2021


reply by the author on 08-Sep-2021
    Thank you so much
reply by the author on 09-Sep-2021
    Thank you so much
Comment from Glena Jessee-King


What beautiful bright yellows, browns, and the lovely bumble bee sp c;pse/ The work all appears a little close and I like it so much especially the center part of the flower and the bee's wings. Best Wishes.

 Comment Written 07-Sep-2021


reply by the author on 07-Sep-2021
    Appears a little close? The contest is for insects so I thought the emphasis should be on the bee. Lol
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2021
    I edited the original post with a better resolution
reply by Glena Jessee-King on 09-Sep-2021
    Yes, better resolution always is better as TIF prints so much better than JPEG, which you know. Youo are also a good photographer as an artist in painting.
reply by the author on 11-Sep-2021
    Thank you!
Comment from Regina E.H-Ariel


Yeah, a great and fantastic picture, so close up that the bee is looking even bigger as in the normal life-size, I love the yellow golden harmony between the flower and the bee, your detail are clear and sharp and your viewpoint is perfect letting us look from the most beautiful close up position - great attractive initial impact, well presented again xoxo

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2021


reply by the author on 06-Sep-2021
    Thank you!
reply by Regina E.H-Ariel on 07-Sep-2021
    My joy xoxo
Comment from MKFlood


cool capture. the angle of the shot of this bee working the colorful flower is great. the capture of the light is great. the clarity is great. the image is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall.

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2021


reply by the author on 06-Sep-2021
    Thank you!
Comment from alaskapat


Hi Jewell, love the warm sunshine yellow color of the flower that this bee is working on. The bee is well placed within the frame and in a nice face forward position on the flower,
Well focused, this image is clear, exposure is good, the colors and tones appear natural.
Nice , well defined detail over the bee and on the flower center. I like this close capture and the way it fills the frame.
Well composed and presented!
Best wishes to you in this contest!

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2021


reply by the author on 06-Sep-2021
    I may have a better shot from this photo shoot. I am legally blind so happy that you pointed out what I didn't notice. Thank you. I'll see if I can switch it up.
reply by alaskapat on 06-Sep-2021
    Let me know if you do and I will update my review!
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2021
    I have edited the post. Thank you very much!
reply by alaskapat on 08-Sep-2021
    I updated my review! Good luck to you!
Comment from supergold


a good entry Jewell to the "Insect Photography Contest" despite some minor problems;
the pic is not very sharp: it could be improved;
- it is also too bright;

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2021


reply by the author on 06-Sep-2021
    Thank you for pointing that out. I will see if I have a better shot from that day. I had taken several. I an legally blind so don't always notice when something appears blurry to someone else. My husband usually helps me double check. Oops
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2021
    I have edited the original post. Please see new pic
reply by supergold on 08-Sep-2021
    it looks better: sharp with good lighting
Comment from JirinaInspire


Such a striking photograph of this vivid yellow bloom and the bee busy pollinating the cent.

Great details and the light shining on the bees swings is so beautiful and well presented.

Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2021


reply by the author on 06-Sep-2021
    Thank you. Apparently some of the other photographers feel it could be sharper.
reply by JirinaInspire on 06-Sep-2021
    A lot get lot by resizing. Good work.
    Jiřina
reply by the author on 07-Sep-2021
    Yes I'm realizing that!
reply by JirinaInspire on 07-Sep-2021
    Do not worry about the ratings at all, you do a wonderful artwork.
Comment from Sean T Phelan


She looks quite busy indeed,Jewell! : )
And the vivid Yellow and Black coloration scheme of the picture is enjoyably striking and Fun to Look At!
A very 'Good Show',my friend!
~Sean

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2021


reply by the author on 06-Sep-2021
    Thank you my friend.
reply by Sean T Phelan on 06-Sep-2021
    You're welcome,Jewell!