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Bombus
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Copyright: howard shirley (gerbilratz) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 362 W: 0 N: 977] (3110)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-06-30
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon EOS 350D, Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG macro, Tiffen 58mm UV PROTECTOR USA
Exposure: f/8, 1/200 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-07-01 13:33
Viewed: 329
Points: 18
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Bee, Bombus pratorum (hopefully) this one was imaged on a bramble flower. This is a long haired shaggy looking bee, about 9-12 mm long. The tail of this one is not clearly seen, but it is orange/red and extends over abdomen.

If viewed, under the second leg is a parasitic mite, and tiny eggs. I have noticed a reduction of Bombus in the flowers of late, and a fair percentage seem to carry this parasite. I have not found out too much information yet, but will hopefully be getting some information from a local expert.

ISO 100
F/8
shutter 1/200

Flash used, macro ring flash, (fires automatically) hand held, manual focus. Shot in RAW, PP work, only cropping, sizing and sharpening before saving copy to jpeg for upload.

I have another image to upload tomorrow that shows the coloured tail.
Art_R, zulfu, bahadir, Jamesp, eqshannon, uleko has marked this note useful
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Hi howard, great close-up shot of a bombus. All details are prominent. Wonderful DOF, POV and framing. TFS my friend.
Cheers,
Bayram

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 275 W: 3 N: 731] (2624)
  • [2008-07-01 13:41]

Hello Howard,
Very nice shot of this Bombus bee,
Perfect deatils,lighting and composition,
Welldone.
Siggi

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  • Art_R Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 199 W: 16 N: 476] (1967)
  • [2008-07-01 20:36]

Hi Howard , a very nice macro , very nice detail and color , thanks for sharing it
regards
Art

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-07-01 21:29]

Hello Howard

A very good close up of this bumble bee.
The fur is well seen with excellent texture.
Lovely natural colours.
Very good pov and dof.
TFS

Rob

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 527 W: 0 N: 95] (583)
  • [2008-07-01 22:39]

Hello Howard, perfect shot in all aspects. TFS. Regards,
Mehmet

Hello Howard, perfectmacro shot of this bombus bee. TFS. G's,
Bahadır

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1251 W: 0 N: 4829] (14332)
  • [2008-07-01 22:48]

Hello Howard

Excellent close-up with wonderful detail and colour. Great work.

I have been away for a few days - sorry I missed some of your postings.

James

Well you got close on this as well as the next and show good use of flash eh? Eh...is my best Canook accent, although I am not of course..I am not far away and my wife and I were enjoying Canada Day for what is is worth. Fine images both sir howard...noting non caps because ur official title has yet to be bestowed.
Bob

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2458 W: 168 N: 7420] (23432)
  • [2008-07-03 8:36]

Hello Howard,
This is a very fine macro of this Bumblebee. I like its pose and the flash worked very well to bring out the details sharply. Fine colours too. I hope the mites don't decimate the species!
TFS and regards, Ulla

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