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Bumblebee Dance


Bumblebee Dance
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Copyright: Francine Malo (NinaM) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 801 W: 3 N: 2100] (6596)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-08-06
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon EOS350D/Digital Rebel XT, Canon 60mm EF-S Macro
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/200 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-03-25 8:56
Viewed: 821
Points: 22
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Here they are... the bumblebees are swarming over North America as Mr. Shannon predicted so well earlier this day! May they come soon and fertilize flowers and plants, buzzing with joy around us!

I saw Bob Shannon's posting, our treasured Golden Oldie, this morning and as he threw a bait, I caught it. Today is Bumblebee's Day which makes sense right after Easter. It is minus 10 Celsius outside, close to noon. The snow is thick and stays thick even though it should be melting.

Let's do the Bumblebee Dance all over the world in order to bring spring and sunshine, warmth and joy! I wish I knew some of those dancing rituals the First People used to do.

This Bumblebee was so deep into what she was doing that she was holding on to the pistils to reach even further into the flower. I took many shots without breathing and this is the best one, the sharpest one. I was amazed at how the bumblebee was close and tight to the flower, it really is like making love.

Hope you enjoy this post and after all, "Let's hang on to it"!

Francine
shot in jpeg, cropped and resized for TN
ISO 400
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Aha! Krishanmurti once said "Matter follows thought"... we create our own destiny...I never did believe in anything predestining...we make the choice.s..I have told my children they can change the weather..and it is possible...but only some know the secrets:-) Great notion to follow today..
Bob

Hello Francine
This is a lovely bee capture on a glorious Hollyhock flower..They really do pick up some big grainy pollen from these wonderful towering plants.
When no one is looking!! I shall try a little Bumble Bee dance for you.
I hope spring comes to you soon.
Paul

Very well captured, Francine.
I love the details.
Very well done!TFS!
Kind regards,
Goldy

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1110 W: 5 N: 3457] (12761)
  • [2008-03-25 14:30]

Hola Francine.
Bella foto de esta flor con su pequeña abeja dentro de ella. Hermosos colores de los petalos y con un exelente encuadre seleccionado aqui.
Saludos
Luis52.

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  • RP1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 163 W: 1 N: 119] (2404)
  • [2008-03-25 17:07]

Bonjour Francine,
Très belle composition et belle couleurs. J'aime la posture spéciale de l'abeille.
Félicitation,
Roger

hi Francine,

I think that this is one of your worst photograph.
The flower overexposed and i think the bee could be sharper, sorry for that.
But good composition and beautiful colors.

Regards Gert

Hallo Francine
It looks as if this bumble bee is in love with the pollen covered anther, the way it is holding on to it with its one paw. You have captured a beautiful big pedalled soft coloured flower. You wish that Spring would come soon, here by us it is now only Autumn so Spring is still far away. This shot was worth all the effort and all the shots taken. Thanks for sharing and enjoy your day.
Kind regards
Anna

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2001 W: 226 N: 6845] (24727)
  • [2008-03-26 5:38]

What a lovely summery image :-)
I need some sun or I will go crazy!!! But this will tide me for a few more days :-)
I love how the striped petals draw the eye straight to the dancing, bumbly Bee.
It is very sharp and I can see a lot of detail from the fur on its back to the tiny specks of pollen on the flower.
Nice central composition and you've chosen a great POV.
Well done Francine!

Joe

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-03-26 12:16]

Hello Francine

What a super capture of this bee.The flower is a wonderful perch.
Excellent focus and sharpness.
The textures are wonderful.
The illumination is excellent and the colours are vibrant.
TFS

Rob

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 1 N: 5208] (17609)
  • [2008-03-26 19:44]

Hello Francine,
Very beautiful image and thoughts my friend. Your talents for both are only exceeded by the size of your heart,bless you.
Rick

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  • Bass Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 114 W: 0 N: 126] (502)
  • [2008-03-30 8:53]

Hi Francine,
I like colours and textures over the flower, but I think that there is too much light over the right petals and that the bee needs a little more of sharp.
Above that, the moment captured is great. I spent last summer trying to capture a bee on a flower, but they move so fast!!!
TFS
have a nice day
Brenda

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