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14-AUG-2014	Christine Hanrahan

Pollen laden bee

Larose Forest

This bee was resting on the tip of a leaf, the back legs absolutely laden with a heavy pollen load. I don't know which species this is, as I never got a good look at it. But I thought the pollen load was pretty amazing.

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Carol Rollins		04-Feb-2016 22:16
Cool shot Christine!

LynnH		04-Feb-2016 13:17
Oh wow, that's a load of pollen! I'm surprise he could still fly! LOL V

Raymond Ma		04-Feb-2016 04:51
That is so cool, I've never seen a bee with so much pollen on it! It looks like it is wearing a yellow fur coat. Great shot Christine. V!

Patrick Goossens		03-Feb-2016 22:12
Now she is very heavy.

Nirvan Hope		03-Feb-2016 22:10
I've never seen so much pollen on a bee! A very rewarding foray both for the bee and the photographer!

hayl		03-Feb-2016 22:04
Poor thing needed a good rest before flying off with that load. A most interesting photo.

Don		03-Feb-2016 21:28
What a load! A great perspective and perhaps a sign of a healthy ecosystem.

Allan Jay		03-Feb-2016 21:19
Exceptional capture, Christine!

Ton T.		03-Feb-2016 21:04
Fascinating Christine! V

Don Mottershead		03-Feb-2016 18:41
Amazing load indeed. Very interesting.

joseantonio		03-Feb-2016 17:27
Brilliant capture.Well done.V.

globalgadabout		03-Feb-2016 17:15
looks like a real trooper...a rest before the homeward flight seems called for...what a compelling image...V

Blandine Mangin		03-Feb-2016 16:35
very nice close-up ! v

Tom LeRoy		03-Feb-2016 16:01
Never seen one this loaded with pollen! Great close up. V

Carl Carbone		03-Feb-2016 15:58
Such a wonderful point of view. Can't help but smile at this shot.

Helen Betts		03-Feb-2016 15:57
Yikes, I wonder how it can even fly! Super closeup, Christine, and very instructive. V.

bill friedlander		03-Feb-2016 15:50
Might have trouble taking off. Razor sharp shot. V

Walter Otto Koenig		03-Feb-2016 15:34
Great close up. Nice that you photographed from the rear, a view rarely seen. "V"

Jim Coffman		03-Feb-2016 15:02
Amazing shot indeed!!

Anitta		03-Feb-2016 14:31
Amazing shot, Christine! V

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