Collecting Pollen II, a photo from Texas, South

Photographer's Note

This was another shot caught on the same day as my last post. The wing closest to the camera is blurry, I assume it was moving. If there are any insect experts out there, are those pink sacs for pollen? I know on some of the other captures I took, they were bright yellow and filled with pollen. I'm assuming these are like little bags to collect the pollen in?

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michellamy (364) 2004-03-09 10:08

Great macro. Details are fantastic, good DOF.
Good job! I like your picture a lot.

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jmaddocks (563) 2004-03-09 11:02

Hi Steve. How do you do it man? Your macros are so cool! The DOF is fantastic and let's face it, you can almost count the number of hairs on his body. They aer the bees pollen sacs, perhaps it is the colour of the flower that affects the colour of the pollen.

zto (268) 2004-03-09 12:20

Wow Stephen. This one is even better then the one you posted yeasterday. I am truly very impressed. It is so sharp. And i love the detilas of the pollen sack and the hair. Your composition is great too. I love everything about it. Keep up the good work.

cecile (4193) 2004-03-09 12:47

jolie macro et belle lumi鋨e

nwoehnl (122) 2004-03-09 14:27

Your "collecting pollen" series is a real treat, Stephen. A very appealing macro shot, with excellent detail on the bee's body and left wing - I think the other, blurred wing is a special bonus here. Great colors and contrast, and nice off-centered composition with your sharp main subject seen in its natural environment. Congratulations.

nikon (107) 2004-03-09 14:47

Great macro shot.Great colors and contrast.

jhonny_blue (4956) 2004-03-09 14:47

Great macro !
The colours and composition is beautiful and DOF perfect !
Congratulations !

Rockyboy (20598) 2004-03-09 15:23

Very good close upe of a bee. The DOF is excellent and it is not oversharpened. Well framed too. Good job, Stephen!

donnam (236) 2004-03-09 19:08

Very nice macro, Stephen. The bee is very sharp and the detail is excellent. I don't think I've ever seen the sacs before, but I usually try to stay away from bees! Good job!

avigur_11 (22553) 2004-03-10 5:38

Another excellent macro, you are very good in this jobs. The bee is extra sharp, but it's a bit lost insidethe colorful bacjground. I made a WS for you. I'm not sure you'll like the non-natural technique, but it sure gives mote attention to the bee and the flower she is standing on. What do you think.
Well done, Stephen.

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carper (96) 2004-03-10 7:16

Great Macro Stephen,

This one is better then the one before. The bee his leggs the honig. Great. The dof is also good, Yes I like this one.

joseelias (0) 2004-03-10 8:55

Beautifull macro. The blured wing doesn't distract me much because my eyes stare at the awsome details of the bee. Great colors and good DOF.

c_kyr (1810) 2004-03-10 8:58

Lovely macro. The blur of the background is wonderful.
Very well done!

jrj (34843) 2004-03-11 4:36

A fine macro of this hard working little fellow. Top DOF, good colour and light setting

dominique (11414) 2004-03-11 12:52

pretty macro photograph, the details are very interesting, a beautiful quite clear image.

Georges (11185) 2004-03-12 13:29

Geant au niveau des d彋ails et de la presentation.
Les couleurs sont vraiments bonnes.
Permettez moi de la conserver dans mes favorites.
BOn travail STephen