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A Tale of Four B's


A Tale of Four B's
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Copyright: Bob Shannon (eqshannon) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1900 W: 186 N: 6641] (19639)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-07-02
Categories: Insects
Camera: Fuji Finepix S2 pro, Sigma 70-300mm
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-07-05 7:26
Viewed: 363
Points: 42
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
(B)umble (B)ee on a (B)achelor's (B)utton
That's how I came up with four B's. Of course I could have said "Apidae Apinae Bombini Bombus flying from a Centaurea cyanus" but it didn't have the ring to it...you know? that Pizazz. The cornflower is one of the true blue flowers while the bumble bee continues to remain an aviation marvel. In older circles one scientist/mathematician jotted down a 'proof' that this bee was not capable of flight, yet it did and that became sort of a mystery until science came along and proved him wrong. It is still believed in some circles that this bee cannot fly. Most curious! since it does obviously fly, why would some still cling to old beliefs.....it must be that "man on a grassy knoll theory" still the conspiratorial mind at work. Well proof here is the bee flying away from it's daily pollination rounds...doing its natural thing.

Fuji DSLR Nikon Mount
Sigma 70-300 Macro Mode
194mm
ISO 400
1/1000
f8.5
Hand Held

shabsslg, jaycee, sranjan, nglen, Luis52, gerbilratz, red45, Jamesp, writerscrawlz, haraprasan, marhowie, tkp1165, JoshLewis, pierrefonds has marked this note useful
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  • GLEM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 524 W: 87 N: 693] (5739)
  • [2008-07-05 8:08]

hi Bob,
belle image saisie en plein vol, netteté parfaite et couleurs bien saturées.

gl

Nice mood.

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1778 W: 8 N: 4605] (14893)
  • [2008-07-05 9:30]

Hi Bob,

Tricky title - had to read the notes to find out what you meant. I ALWAYS read your notes. Wonderful shot of the Bumble Bee on the beautiful blue and purple flower. Good details and he looks so cute and fuzzy. So much for scientific "proofs" - nothing has changed. Hope you had a great 4th.

Jane

Awesome, Bob ! Its great to see Bx4..........Bravo zulu for the kind of sharpness & note it carries.
Regards-Subhash

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1989 W: 5 N: 5528] (20896)
  • [2008-07-05 10:02]

Hi Bob. Love the name on this one . You have captured the Bee with fine detail and natural colours. a good inflight shot as he just leaves the colourful flower. good use of the light. well done TFS.
Nick..

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1022 W: 5 N: 2801] (10142)
  • [2008-07-05 10:41]

Hola Sr. Bob.
Me agrada la imagen y el nombre de esta foto.
Bellos colores y alta nitidez lograda aqui.
El fondo difuso luce de maravilla tambien.
Saludos Bob. Have a nice weekend.
Luis52.

Bob!!, amazing picture, colours, definitions and just perfect POV and composition.. great work, It never ceases to amaze me how many images you can get with such a variety of cameras/lenses etc... stunning... regards h

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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2828 W: 75 N: 8009] (26813)
  • [2008-07-05 12:14]

Hi Bob!

This one reminds me title of Anthrax record - 'Attack of killer B's' :-) Very nice title and great note. Perfect timing, composition, light and colours. Very summery image.

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1252 W: 0 N: 4834] (14354)
  • [2008-07-05 14:52]

Hi Bob

Lovely alliteration - and great shot too. The colours and light are really beautiful.

James

Amusing and witty note, Bob! The contrasting colors are catchy to the eye and the bumble bee in flight is nice detailed action - it also draws my eye to where it is headed as well as where it is.

Framing, DOF, and POV meld together for a wonderful composition.

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-07-05 22:48]

Hello Bob

Very clever title.Your alternate was fun too.
The clarity is spot on,sharply focused.
Well captured in mid flight.
The furry jacket shows well.
Lovely colours.
TFS

Rob

Namastay Bob,
A nice title. Very good capture of this bumble bee in action over the bachelor's button. Very good and sharp details with lovely composition and excellent timing. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Hi Bob,you are a great photographer but i think a great writer too,your fantasty to found words to describe your pics is impressive,this is another beautifull marriage between image and words,my best compliments,Luciano

Hello Bob & Good Morning.
Really like this one. Excellent color, details, and exposure..
Very good DOF and BG, I like the double-up with the second OOF flower behind.
A most pleasant image, its definitely got that "pizazz" thing going on :)
Howard

Hi Bob, fascinating composition with fantastic natural colors, splendid flying bee and wonderful centaurea, very well done, have a nice week end, ciao Silvio

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1683 W: 242 N: 5560] (19685)
  • [2008-07-06 13:10]

What an exceptional image, Bob!
This is so sharp and detailed.
Amazingly good timing and very quick reactions.
Superb composition.
Stunning colours.

Very well done,
Joe

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3446 W: 144 N: 5883] (17434)
  • [2008-07-06 13:57]

(B)ery good (B)ob...
Not east with a bee in flight but you've managed okay!!
TFS
Janice

Hi Bob
WOW, Very Nice!! Wonderful shot of the Bumble Bee on the very sharp and colorful flower. Awesome job,Bob
TFS
Tom

Wowwww, Splendid macro-shot Bob, colours are just fantastic, all is wonderfull on this post,
a great cheer,
friendly,
Pat

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1714 W: 24 N: 4988] (16346)
  • [2008-07-11 10:56]

Hi Bob,
Great caption and an equally great image. The bumble bee in flight among the charming flowers looks fantastic. Very impressive colours, sharpness and details. The bright natural light provides perfect illumination. Excellent POV and composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

Hi Bob,

A nice close-up image of the bee moving toward the flower. The point of view is allowing us to see the details, colors of the insect and of the flower. The picture is clear and precise. The colors are enhanced by the good luminosity. Have a nice day.

Pierre

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