was shooting macros of this wildflower in cades cove, when i got the treat of three varities of bees sharing the wildflower (think is part of the cone family, its really cool!), unfortunately this year, 2007, was a very very rough year for ALL the wildlife and nature in the smoky mountains, due to no rain, and a freak freeze around easter. the freeze killed everything that had already bloomed, so it was very odd to see species that normally dont hang out together, tolerating each other just to eat. shot this macro using a nikon diopter lens attached to a canon 75-300mm lens
Fabulous work, Chris. I especially love the bee in flight, a very difficult action to freeze with such clarity as you achieved. Terrific colors, too, as well as a wonderful statement about shared wealth among God’s creatures. This is a winner!
Sheesh you slacker, couldn’t you have gotten four different types of bees? >wink< LOL
This is a great shot Chris! I even learned something here, there are differnt types of bees. Guess I need some training in wild life AND photography huh? LOL
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Really nice Chris, the muted colors are really sweet and you hit the perfect compositional sweet spot.
Awesome Chris; this is excellent work! and what an added treat of the three bees!
thanks very much mundy, joyce, it was a great day of shooting that day, for flowers And bees! lol (thought i had submitted this wayyy back!) lol
Fabulous work, Chris. I especially love the bee in flight, a very difficult action to freeze with such clarity as you achieved. Terrific colors, too, as well as a wonderful statement about shared wealth among God’s creatures. This is a winner!
thanks very much bonnie, ive learnt, shoot in shutterspeed mode when shooting macros ;-) especially when little critters are involved
Wow fantastic work Chris!!!!!
Cool! Very interesting flower, and the different kinds of bees is really great!
lovely soft focus Chris! great find captured well!
Wonderful find Christopher . . . excellent!
Sheesh you slacker, couldn’t you have gotten four different types of bees? >wink< LOL
This is a great shot Chris! I even learned something here, there are differnt types of bees. Guess I need some training in wild life AND photography huh? LOL