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Buff-tailed bumblebee


Buff-tailed bumblebee
Photo Information
Copyright: Catherine Dijon (CatherineD) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 429 W: 15 N: 1867] (6733)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-10-25
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon EOS400D, Canon EF 100 mm F2.8 Macro USM
Exposure: f/8, 1/125 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-10-29 14:49
Viewed: 545
Points: 4
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
i>Bombus terrestris, the buff-tailed bumblebee or large earth bumblebee is one of the most numerous bumblebee species in Europe. They are characterized by their white-ended abdomens. The queen is 2–2.7 cm long, while the workers are 1½–2 cm. (Wikipedia)
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Le bourdon terrestre (Bombus terrestris) est le bourdon le plus répandu en Europe. Il se distingue par son abdomen blanc à l’extrémité. La reine a 2 à 2,7 cm de long, tandis que les ouvrières ont 1½ à 2 cm.

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To lousat: de la chance...CatherineD 1 10-29 15:37
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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2008-10-29 15:20]
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Salut Catherine,c'est pas facile avoir une telle nettete' avec un bombus! Ces terribles insects sont toujours en mouvement,surement les plus difficiles a capturer! Mes compliments pour les excellents details,bonne journee',Luciano

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  • iti Gold Star Critiquer [C: 88 W: 0 N: 7] (534)
  • [2008-11-02 8:24]

Hi Catherine
Good macro shot.Nice colours, good sharpness details.Be likely a little sharp light.
But after all good work.
Regards Jiri.

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