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Pollination


Pollination
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Copyright: Ishi Talmon (Ishi) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 163 W: 0 N: 978] (3734)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-03-10
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D 80, AF-S VR Micro Nikkor 105mm 1:2.8G ED, 62 mm UV
Exposure: f/16, 1/160 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-03-12 14:30
Viewed: 631
Points: 4
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
A flower of Salvia hierosolymitana (Labiatae), the Jerusalem Sage, is pollinated by a bee. The anthers are “hugging” the back of the bee, after it has activated their bending mechanism, as the bee is pushing in its head to collect nectar. The style is barely touching the wing at this point. Older styles will be more bent, and touch the back of the bee, to be pollinated by pollen collected from another flower.
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Hi Ishi,
A nice capture of this bee and the flowers. Very well composed with sharp details. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Hi Ishi

Great action shot, caught just at the right moment to show the pollination mechanism of the Salvia. Good detail, depth of field and sharpness.

Regards

Steve

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