Bees on Dandelions
32 worksFirst upload: Aug 2016Peak: 2020Last 12 months: 0
📝 Description
These images depict bees foraging on bright yellow flowers. Photographers are drawn to this subject because the high contrast between the dark insects and vibrant petals creates a visually striking composition. The collection features various angles, including close-up macro shots that highlight the texture of the pollen and wings. These scenes capture a common interaction in temperate gardens during the summer months. The group is united by the visual motif of pollinators collecting nectar from dandelions.
How to shoot it
🕐 Time of day
Most shot between 11:00 and 14:00 (50% of frames)
Based on 28 frames with camera data. Camera clock time; the time zone is unknown.
Best time to shoot is from 11 AM to 3 PM, when bee activity is highest and natural light is bright and even.
🗓️ Season
Most shot in: May, April, June
Based on 28 frames with camera data
Main shooting season is April and May, when yellow flowers (e.g., dandelions) bloom and bees actively collect nectar.
🎒 Gear
Use a macro lens with a focal length of 100–105 mm (median 100 mm) for detail. A tripod is not essential, as 65% of shots were taken at shutter speeds faster than 1/500 s.
Cameras and lenses the authors used (10)
Olympus E-M1MarkII 4Canon EOS 5D Mark IV 3Samsung SAMSUNG ES65, ES67 / VLUU ES65, 1Canon EOS 77D 1Nikon D7200 1Jupiter3 4Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM 430mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary 016 1Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro 1AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G or AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR 1
🧳 What to bring
Spare batteries, rain cover for gear, insect repellent. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes for being in the grass; bring water and food for long waits.
⚙️ Settings
Shutter 1/500 (1/2000 – 1/200)Aperture f/3.5 (f/1.5 – f/10)ISO 160 (100 – 1250)Focal length 100 mm (5 – 180)
Based on 22 frames with camera data. Median and 10-90% range across the idea frames.
Key parameter is shutter speed: median 1/500 s (range 1/2000–1/200 s) to freeze motion. Aperture f/3.5, ISO 160.
⚠️ Good to know
Follow ethics: do not chase insects or touch flowers with your hands to avoid damage. Maintain distance using the lens focal length and shoot only during natural bee activity.
📈 How the idea developed
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✅ How to repeat it
- Shoot at eye level for an interesting perspective
- Use burst mode to capture the perfect moment
- Focus on the bee's eyes for maximum sharpness
✨ Interesting facts
- 🏆 How the best frame was shot: Nikon D7200, Sigma APO Macro 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM, 1/1000, f/8, ISO 640, 180 mm
- 🔇 85% of frames were shot at ISO 400 or lower: almost no noise, any modern camera will do
- 📐 78% of frames are landscape orientation
- 🥇 6 works reached the finals. Best contest: Yellow + Green 2025
- 👤 Most frequent authors: Dmitry 4Зоя Галимова 3
- 🌍 Authors by country: 🇷🇺 RU 18🇧🇾 BY 6🇧🇬 BG 1🇦🇲 AM 1🇱🇻 LV 1
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