I’ve never managed to get this close to a bee before.
I was around 5cm … if not closer … from this guy.
Surprised the surrounding flash heads ect didn’t freak him out.
Was an amazing experience … the bee was very cooperative.
Yes I used Fractalius to enhance a bit  :-)

Photo Information:
28th December 2008

EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM
Focal Length: 60.0mm
Extension Tube: EF12 II & EF25 II
Flash: MT-24EX

Aperture: 10.0
Shutter: 1/100
ISO: 100

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