Debbie's Photoblog
Bee pollen
Posted by jamesy (christchurch, New Zealand) on 22 October 2008 in Animal & Insect.
Taken at Lake Rua (see tommorrow) This is early spring and the bees were out . They were covered in pollen from these trees (?pussy willow) and having a great time this is the best of the many shots I took
I really enjoy taking photos and would appreciate your feedback so that I can learn as I go. I particularly enjoy photographing birds animals and landscapes
@Zygène: Merci beacoup
@Ana Lúcia: Thanks Anna I was pleased with the way it came out. I couldn't believe that the bees were so totally covered in pollen
dobbino from Cape Town, South Africa
This is absolutely magical! Beautifully captured, Debbie - you can be very proud of this one!
22 Oct 2008 7:44am
@dobbino: thanks very much Rob for the lovely comment
@sun: thanks
Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand
Oh My giddy blinkin Aunt!!!! Jamesy you just keep pulling them out of the bag don't you!!! this is SUPERB!!! INCREDIBLE!!!! The detail is just mind blowing mate...Bravo!!! My shot of the day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
22 Oct 2008 8:13am
@Linerberry: Thanks very much Mate I do agree that this is one of my better ones but thanks for the lavish praise you've made my day
LeenaM from Joensuu, Finland
I think, this is the heaven of bees :)
And you have managed brilliantly!
22 Oct 2008 8:26am
@LeenaM: thanks Leena there were certainly alot of bees on these trees
@Veronelle: Thanks very much
@roentarre: thanks for the visit and the comments. Love your pictures the spooky hut. How sad about the wombat. I didn't realise that they had those sharp claws on their hind legs
Maramy from Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom
This is marvelous with fantastic detail.
22 Oct 2008 12:32pm
@Maramy: thanks very much Mary
@ceanothe: thanks like your Autumn leaves very much
MaryP from Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom
The detail in this image is fabulous. Beautifully captured. I have never, ever, seen a bee so covered in pollen. Wonderful.
22 Oct 2008 1:22pm
@MaryP: Thanks very much Mary I was pleased with this shot
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
I've never seen it quite like this, well done Debbie :)
22 Oct 2008 1:39pm
@Lorraine: thanks Lorraine I don't think I have ever seen a bee this totally covered before either
@Anthony Lambert: thanks very much Anthony I was pleased with this shot
Maxine from Rangiora, New Zealand
Stunning shot D, the bee in bee heaven! My shot of the day!
22 Oct 2008 4:33pm
@Maxine: thanks very much Max they certainly were in heaven
@Alun Lambert: thanks ALun
willow from Chelsea, United States
I'd have to agree with everything said above - what a wonderful photo! Incredibly crisp focus and beautiful colors and the detail is, OMG, amazing! Well done.
22 Oct 2008 6:08pm
@willow: thanks very much for the very kind comments Willow
Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France
This bee is bathing in pollen : a marvellous macro.
22 Oct 2008 6:29pm
@Calusarus: thanks very much I was pleased with this photo
@Margie: thanks very much margie
Graham Russon from Cape Town, South Africa
And what a marvelous shot it is, the detail and textures are perfect. Good shot.
22 Oct 2008 7:24pm
@Graham Russon: thanks so much Graham
Fliss from Melbourne Beach, United States
Oh this is perfect... truly love it... great shot... no, truly excellent shot...
22 Oct 2008 8:38pm
@Fliss: thanks FLiss I believe you
@Elisa: thanks ELisa
@maysam pourghasemi: thanks very much
Sandrine from Cincinnati, United States
Wow! now that is a bee covered in pollen! Excellent detail!
22 Oct 2008 10:22pm
dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, CA, United States
just a divine shot! and a faaabulous macro!! and look - he is simply COVERED in pollen!! well my theory is -- if it is good, wear it!! :D
22 Oct 2008 10:29pm
Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France
Excellent macro, details are perfect. It's incredible how the bee is covered of pollen !!
22 Oct 2008 11:09pm
JJ from Jersey City, United States
wow this is a stunning macro, such crisp detail, the bee is sure pollen covered
22 Oct 2008 11:21pm
@JJ: thanks JJ
@Bookfool: Thanksyou very mcuh for the comment and the visit
Les from Lincoln, United States
Five stars! This is a remarkable shot. Excellent macro. Superb detail. Excellent subject. I've never seen anything like it! Kudos!!
23 Oct 2008 12:30am
@Les: Thanks very much for your very kind comments Les I certainly appreciate them
One from Açores, Portugal
Great image. Superb macro with an excellent definition.
23 Oct 2008 2:51am
GJC from Kyoto, Japan
Super. Everyone's already said, but this is great. I especially like the dusty colors.
27 Oct 2008 7:12am
Olympus SP560UZ
1/200 second
F/5.6
ISO 50
10 mm