"Yes light seems to become a problem, getting up close. I notice that the
lens,
the camera and my big fat head block the light from the usual source, the
sun.
I tried some white paper as a reflector, but that often seems to desturb
the
insects, just as the lens that is poked up their nose! The standard flash
misses
the subject in these conditions, so perhaps a ringflash as with the
medical Nikkor
lens might help (even to empty your bank account in one hit"

Actually, I disagree with all these points. Use the sun, the sun is the
best source of light for your photos. If there's a shadow, just move to
another side. It works better, and doesn't cost anything. I've posted
several pictures just now so you can see how I took advantage of just
plain daylight.

The honeycomb I just went over to my truck, and pulled out a super that I
harvested today, and leaned my camera against a hive top to steady it.

http://tvaughan.suddenlaunch2.com/index.cgi?
board=Bees&action=display&num=1055811665

Regards
Tim

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