Colletes (Cellophane bees)

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• lousat (19673)
• [2009-08-10 17:10]

Hi Bob,a very artistic way to shoe this little bee inside this great flower,impressive sharpness..maybe the saturation is a little high....but you was in the full sun and isn't easy! Have a nice my friend,thanks for share,LUCIANO

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• Argus (35111)
• [2009-08-10 22:03]

Yes this is a super lens Bob.
It not only allows this very small bee to be captured with fine sharpness but allows a DOF that gives a nice OOF Bg.
But it's not just the lens, it's the operator too!
Interesting to see that all the legs collect pollen, not just the pollen baskets of the hind legs like with the honey bee.
All the best,
Ivan

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• boreocypriensis (34135)
• [2009-08-10 22:15]

Hi and Good Morning Bob, now i could understand you what you meant while you say resemblence the results Sigma and Leica lenses. Realy great lense MF!
i wish healty and happy days for Jane and you!
Cheers,
Bayram

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• Jamesp (16524)
• [2009-08-10 23:30]

Hello Bob

A powerful image - small bee is captured perfectly by you.

James

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• pierrefonds (4903)
• [2009-08-11 5:38]

Hi Bob,

The subject is well framed. The close-up view is showing the details and colors of the center of the flower and of the bee which is covered with pollen. The light is well managed and it is enhancing the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

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• PeterZ (17694)
• [2009-08-11 10:08]

Hello Bob,
Beautiful photo in clear colours. The bee, full of pollen, has a useful destination, I think. Excellent sharpness and details. Good DOF and POV.
Regards,
Peter

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• techranger (2676)
• [2009-08-11 11:49]

Great capture Bob... this guy has been swimming in the pollen... his work to complete. :)

I pray for your return to full health Bob and hope the heat dissipates a bit for you out there.

Leica lens... nothing like them... ;)

Larry

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• writerscrawlz (2961)
• [2009-08-11 15:29]

Ah, I think we shot the same bee, my friend! They are everywhere, are they not? What I really like about this photo is how small the bee is in relation to the rest of the flower. He's quite obviously a busy bee! The lighting is good and the depth of field really helps bring the little buzzer into focus. Nice job!
Kathy :-)

ps: thanks for all the encouragement as of late- couldn't ask for a better friend!

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• tkp1165 (3580)
• [2009-08-11 18:02]

Hi Bob,I wish the best for Jane and yours heath. Nice capture of this little guy all coverd in pollen. TFS
Best Regards
Tom

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• NinaM (6596)
• [2009-08-11 20:15]

They call me mellow yellow, that's right! They call me mellow yellow, ouh ouhhhou. Bright and sunny picture, Bob! Lovely details, the bee is filled with pollen! Life is everywhere and even if you don't go far, it's buzzing with bells and yellow flowers!

Francine

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• goldyrs (9271)
• [2009-08-12 8:31]

A superb shot ,Bob...I can see the smallest of details so clearly!
Wow!
No wonder everyone keeps sayin, you're the best!
Goldy

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• uleko (2897)
• [2009-08-13 4:04]

Hello Bob,
This is nice and bright with the pollen-covered Cellophane Bee in focus. I remember we had a discussion about the reduction of Honey Bees last year; I wonder if they're more common with you this year as with us? Here they've been busily buzzing about all summer.
TFS and regards, Ulla

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• Luis52 (12761)
• [2009-08-14 14:30]

Hola Bob.
I should learn from You My friend. Lovely photo.
The "Working class hero is something to Be" say the song.
Have a nice WE.
Luis52.

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• CeltickRanger (15251)
• [2009-08-14 19:42]

hello Bob

fine macro photo with the excellent hard light, fine POV
and DOF, fine focus with great sharpness and details, TFS

Asbed

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• Wolfpower (974)
• [2009-08-15 10:18]

Hello Bob

Wow that is a lot of pollen.
Lovely close up with very good detail.
Excellent light and colour.
The frame is well filled.
Nicely done.
TFS

Rob

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• angybone (7672)
• [2009-10-19 11:51]

WOW...the pollen on the legs and body, the sharpness, the amazing colors - beautiful!!