Photographing Mining Bees | Macro Photography Adventures!

[@StewartWoodArt]

Give me a thumbs up if you think I've put on weight over the winter 😜😜😜

[@BugBobsWildWorld]

Me too, my friend!

[@StewartWoodArt]

Lol, I need to loose it I think.

[@yourfriendbeetle]

your kindness and respect for bugs makes me just .. so happy. i came for the photography i got bonus content about buggos and i love all the videos you make of your jumpers. made me start working with mine more

[@StewartWoodArt]

Thank you.

[@diaryofcreation582]

Awesome : ) If you go back on a colder day, or better yet in the evening when it cools down a bit you might find one that is pretty still so you can get a stack at 2:1 👍🏻 They like the warmth, that's why they are landing on you, your skin is in the sun 😄

[@StewartWoodArt]

Good to know, maybe I’ll go back and get one on my arm 🤪

[@Fridolin371]

Congratulation. Well done. I have been watching your videos for years and many of them are excellent, but this video is outstanding. Being able to follow your thoughts and your planning to get exactly the image you want is very helpful. Further, the part with details on creating the bee video scenes is gold. Thanks👌Alain

[@StewartWoodArt]

Thank you, I do like to share the knowledge.

[@jplum7708]

Hey Stuart, I've enjoyed your videos for quite a while now. I have learned a lot from you and especially enjoyed how you explained your process in this video. You set a fine example on how to interact with the natural world as you are careful with and show a great kindness toward these little creatures. Thank you for emphasizing that in your videos.

[@StewartWoodArt]

Thank you for your kind words.

[@paulstickley4819]

I enjoyed watching this. I take thousands of bee images but have never taken shots of mining bees digging. I did get out a few days ago for my first insect shots of the year and managed to find a hoverfly. It's great to get a bit of sun and see the insect world spring into life. I hope you get to do a few more insect walks now the warmer weather is coming.

[@StewartWoodArt]

Thank you, I’m planing on more outdoor videos this year.

[@ScottWilliamsPhotography]

Superb video.

[@StewartWoodArt]

Thank you.

[@zoltanorosz506]

Great start for a new season (of videos)! The quality jumped from last year 😮 excellent job! Really interesting and enjoyable to watch 👍

[@StewartWoodArt]

Thank you, we do try to improve from time to time 🤪🤪🤪

[@zoltanorosz506]

@@StewartWoodArt you allways do, Stewart. You allways try to improve every way. That’s something I really respect about you. 🫡 you allways are your best version yet.

[@StewartWoodArt]

Thank you.

[@valemarykox4646]

Really love watching your videos

[@StewartWoodArt]

Thank you.

[@alwynwilliams2661]

Very good and thanks for sharing

[@seanarmstrong8460]

Thanks for all of the detail you put into your videos. It’s great to see the final product in both still and video. Could you give straight out of camera shots to see just how much you change the images with your micro presets?

[@StewartWoodArt]

The first lot of images are out of camera, only the last ones are processed.

[@messylaura]

yep, nice format

[@ashstubbings2603]

Absolutely fascinating Stewart! Thank you. D'ya know, before I started doing photography I was terrified of bees and wasps! They don't bother me one bit now. 😊😊

[@StewartWoodArt]

I was as well.

[@mrwates]

Well done "Fatso" excellent pictures & really loved the video (more please) :)

[@StewartWoodArt]

Thanks mate!

[@jameslove1092]

Hi stewart. I seen one a couple of years ago. Digging like yours at base off tree. Best regards from james in scotland. Great video.

[@nbaker01]

Great video Stuart. I love the introduction of macro videography in your videos but stills are my main interest. What diffuser would you recommend now that the Crafy Bells is no longer available? The Pope Shield have a very long waitlist and the AK is not really suitable as it is built for a particular setup and is very pricey, Does anyone in the UK make macro diffusers?

[@StewartWoodArt]

Looks like pope shield is your only option.

[@rekitupdm]

Great video keep em coming

[@StewartWoodArt]

Will do thanks.

[@andersalmstrom77]

Sending epipen =P brilliant to see mate !

[@StewartWoodArt]

Thanks mate.

[@gastonmessier2192]

I am verry interested by your flash diffuser. What kind is it and where can I find one?

[@StewartWoodArt]

It’s a custom made diffuser.

[@davidjones4906]

V good video

[@ExplainedThroughRap]

Wow very good video! We just dropped a rap explaining colony collapse crisis and now I'm taking more of an interest in bees 🐝🐝🔥🔥🔥🔥🐝🐝