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25-MAY-2010 Christine Hanrahan

Sweat bee (Agapostemon) on rose

Taken at the Fletcher Wildlife Garden. These ground-nesting bees are amongst the first bees to be seen in spring, along with Colletes bee, Andrenid bees, and bumblebees.

Canon PowerShot SX10 IS
1/500s f/5.6 at 5.0mm iso100 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
slhoornstra07-Apr-2012 00:25
A glorious shot of bee and flower. V
Colin Storey22-Nov-2011 21:02
Fantastic colourful and detailed macro. v
Patricia Kay22-Nov-2011 16:53
Beautiful image with great details and colors Christine...BV
Guest 22-Nov-2011 16:31
Great details.
globalgadabout22-Nov-2011 16:01
totally immersed in pollen gathering...fantastic image Christine...V
Guest 22-Nov-2011 11:08
That phosphorescent green against the pink petals sprinkled with pollen in fullness below makes for an amazing macro image.
Stephanie22-Nov-2011 08:35
Fascinating colors on this bee! Beautiful capture Christine! BV
Blandine Mangin22-Nov-2011 08:31
superb close-up ! v
Vickie BROWN22-Nov-2011 05:26
Gorgeouls colours and lights, Christine, great work! BV
Glenn Dean (Vatorman)22-Nov-2011 05:10
Wonderful colours and amazing detail….BV
joseantonio22-Nov-2011 04:07
Excellent macro
Jim Coffman22-Nov-2011 04:02
Fantastic detail!! V++
Yvonne22-Nov-2011 03:42
Superb shot with the bee nestled amongst the fragrant petals! v
Ghislaine et Réal Boulet22-Nov-2011 03:33
Beautiful macro.
Guest 22-Nov-2011 03:07
Great macro Christine, amazing detail!! V
Carl Carbone22-Nov-2011 02:06
Beautiful shot of a beautiful creature! V
LynnH22-Nov-2011 01:58
Oh wow, this is so colorful! V
Hank Vander Velde22-Nov-2011 01:55
BEAUTIFUL tack sharp macro image Christine. Great colours too.
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