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05-MAY-2013 Vern Roeger (fotabug fotos)

BEE..UTIFUL (Orange Rumped Bumble Bee)

This little bee was very busy visiting the rhododendron blossoms. It sure was a brightly colored little thing. I learned it is an Orange Rumped Bumble Bee (thanks Laura)
It was difficult to keep focused on it as it flew from flower to flower, so the camera was used handheld to try to keep up with its constant movement.

Nikon D7000 ,AF-S DX Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G
1/200s f/3.0 at 40.0mm iso160 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
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Judith Barnett11-May-2013 14:52
That is a gorgeous bumblebee! I have never seen one with an orange rump! If I had to drag my tri-pod with me all the time I would not be taking pics and there would not be shots like this one!
Julie Oldfield08-May-2013 01:12
Nice! Great detail and very sharp.
Debby 07-May-2013 15:56
:D You know, I just read about the bumble bee.....and, by rights, it should not even be able to fly!! Really gorgeous, isn't he? And, thank you for capturing him for us!! ;)
woody3407-May-2013 03:34
Outstanding colours and details..lovely capture...V
Paul Milholland07-May-2013 01:45
Definitely more colorful than your basic honey bee. Nice catch. . . .
Yi Feng07-May-2013 00:45
Gorgeous!
Frank Brault07-May-2013 00:27
Great courage to get that close! A stunning macro with awesome detail and gorgeous colors and light. V
Helen Betts06-May-2013 19:49
Wow, superb closeup, Vern, with excellent detail.
Laura Milholland06-May-2013 16:35
Very cool shot, Vern. Love your colorful bee. I believe he is an Orange-rumped Bumble Bee. See: http://www.beefriendly.ca/index.php/native-bees/bumble-bees
Walter Otto Koenig06-May-2013 15:34
So nice with these vibrant colors.
Guest 06-May-2013 14:28

















Excellent image of this Bee at work...
Ed R 06-May-2013 13:28
Obvously - beeing vigilant and resourceful with the camera got a honey of a shot!
Guest 06-May-2013 12:40
Your caption says it all. Excellent work Vern. V
Ruth Voorhis06-May-2013 12:23
Well caught with lovely colors.
danad06-May-2013 12:11
Wonderful colors and sharp details. V.
Jim Coffman06-May-2013 12:11
A great shot!! Awesome detail and beautiful color!!
Carl Carbone06-May-2013 11:03
Absolutely! Fantastic shot.
Irene Wehrli06-May-2013 10:57
Perfect capture of this beautifully colored bee!
Irene
Yvonne06-May-2013 10:50
It certainly IS beautiful Vern! v
Stephanie06-May-2013 10:37
Wonderful capture of this fuzzy little bee! :)
Bea.06-May-2013 08:48
Nice, love those colours.
rousselziak06-May-2013 07:52
Excellent macro ! -V-
Roger Bailey06-May-2013 07:10
A super action shot.
Eloine 06-May-2013 06:01
That is beeutiful!
Steve Thuman06-May-2013 05:33
That bee sure has wonderful colors
Marisa Livet06-May-2013 05:24
The result, considering the mobility of the subject is really remarkable
Mike H.06-May-2013 04:51
Didn't know they could be this colorful.. Good one!
JSB PHOTOGRAPHS06-May-2013 04:37
Great macro Vern!
Carla Resh06-May-2013 03:55
Nice catch...GREAT detail! :-)
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