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Bumblebee


Bumblebee
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Copyright: Vanessa RB (VanessaRB) Silver Note Writer [C: 5 W: 0 N: 24] (102)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-11
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D40X, 17-55mm AF-S DX Nikkor
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/400 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-05-14 0:38
Viewed: 327
Points: 6
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Bumblebees are flying insects of the genus Bombus in the family Apidae.
Bumblebees are social insects that are characterized by black and yellow body hairs, often in bands. However, some species have orange or red on their bodies, or may be entirely black. Another obvious (but not unique) characteristic is the soft nature of that hair (long, branched setae), called pile, that covers their entire body, making them appear and feel fuzzy. They are best distinguished from similarly large, fuzzy bees by the form of the female hind leg, which is modified to form a corbicula; a shiny concave surface that is bare, but surrounded by a fringe of hairs used to transport pollen (in similar bees, the hind leg is completely hairy, and pollen grains are wedged into the hairs for transport).
Like their relatives the honey bees, bumblebees feed on nectar and gather pollen to feed their young.

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Hello Vanessa,
Excellent shot,great sharpness and nice naturale colors.Interesting note too,
regards,
Nikos.

Hello Vanessa,
It is good to know you through your critique on my recent Hoverfly picture.
Thanks!
I have seen your brief portfolio and you seem to have the flair for nature photography.
This picture of a Bumble Bee on flowers is well captured. The focus is sharp and the colours and details are very good.
Keep shooting and all the best.
Ram

Bellissima macro, ottimo POV, molto bella la composizione con l'insetto decentrato, buona nitidezza, ottima esposizione con buona leggibilità dei bianchi, molto belli i colori. Grazie e complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

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