Rolling Drunk Bumblebee

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• ralfsworld (6266)
• [2007-12-03 2:31]

Hi Janice
This is really cool story about this rolling drunk bumble bee :)
I hope that this little guy is not chocoholic now :)
Well composed and colorful shot.
TFS
Ralf

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• red45 (30243)
• [2007-12-03 2:33]

Hi Janice!

Haha, I like this fellow :-) Sunny day, lots of pollen, it is obvious he's drunk :-) Very nice picture with high quality. I like perfectly exposured petals, details, sunny light and colours.

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• nirmalroberts (2852)
• [2007-12-03 3:18]

Hi Janice,
Very nice macro. Perfect exposure. Sharp details.
Thanks for sharing.
- Nirmal

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• LordPotty (12035)
• [2007-12-03 5:34]

Hmm ... so thats why bee pollenb is so popular!
A nicely exposed shot Janice,and a fun post.
TFS
Cheers
Steve

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• marhowie (302)
• [2007-12-03 6:05]

Great image Janice,
Reminds one of why it's a good idea to stay in control this coming holiday season..rolling drunk is only cute with honey bee's ;-}}
Very good color, exposure of the whites, and nice details.
Howard

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• JORAPAVI (4627)
• [2007-12-03 7:23]

Hola Janice,
Preciosa toma de bella composición, buena definición, luz, color y fondo muy bonitos, saludos
José Ramón

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• uleko (2877)
• [2007-12-03 7:54]

Hello Janice,
Lovely capture of this Bumble Bee swivelling around in the rose. I posted a very similar shot with a honey bee some time ago. It's real fun to watch their behaviour! Great sharpness and good exposure of the white petals. I can almost smell the rose!
TFS and best wishes, Ulla

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• loot (10035)
• [2007-12-03 8:06]
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Hi Janice

I am sure it must have been a treat to watch this performance of the bumble bees. However, the evidence does suggest that it was not all just fun and games. Appart from the drunken or ecstatic behaviour the bees apparently were still hard at work. One can clearly see the pollen that this individual has already collected in its "pollen basket" (a hairy area high up on the hind leg).

I like the details on the shot – the snow white petals of the rose, the pollen bearing stamen, and the visitor too, show excellent sharpness. The composition is great with the angled flower (not photographed from right above) positioned somewhat on the diagonal line. Well saturated colours, good contrasts, and superb use of the midday sun light make this shot a pleasure to view.

Well done and TFS.
Kia Ora and God bless.
Loot

PS. Please say hi to Dave as well.

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• fiyo (10618)
• [2007-12-03 11:30]

Hello Janice,
this is a beautiful picture with nice POV and composition.
very good light and nice colours.TFS

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• jrobertop (774)
• [2007-12-04 2:54]

Hi Janice,
Beautiful picture!
Excellent colors, details and sharpness.
Very pleasant composition.
Well done!
Thanks for sharing!
Best wishes,
José Roberto

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• bobcat08 (1431)
• [2007-12-04 12:23]

Hello Janice,

A beautiful close up from this flower with a bumble bee in the center. Splendid compo. Very, very sharp picture. You can even seen the pollen to the leg of the bumble bee. Wonderful colors. Interesting notes. I love these beautiful insects and a specialy the honey bee. I am crazy about honey (-: And just what Loot said: " The composition is great with the angled flower (not photographed from right above) positioned somewhat on the diagonal line" I'm fully agree with him. Regards and TFS BOB

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• magiqa (695)
• [2007-12-22 14:22]

Hi Janice,
such a cute and happy bumble bee, I love them! And beautiful flower photo. Here in southwest Sweden it is very grey, but I try to make it colourful indoors, with flowers, and tomorrow, Christmas tree.