Somethings Bee-n Here Bee-fore Me!

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Somethings Bee-n Here Bee-fore Me!

I missed a hawk pulling a bird from the sky just feet from my head- I then missed a Woodpecker chuntering at a tree, so back to the old favourite- Bees are far more sociable- but this one seems to have drawn a blank!!
Taken with a Fuji A600 Digital camera!
Top TenPlace in the Bees./ Wasps Challenge- for Extreme Close Ups-September 2009*

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Somethings Bee-n Here Bee-fore Me! by naturelover
  • JuliaWright

    JuliaWright

    Wow! wow! gorgeous!!!

  • naturelover replied

    Cheers Julia- and many thanks for the fav!!

  • salsbells69

    salsbells69

    Fabulous capture~!!

  • naturelover replied

    Thankyou for your lovely comment!!

  • DarkStars

    DarkStars

    Wonderful capture Pauline, instant fav :)

  • naturelover replied

    Thankyou so much Jayme and for the fav- really appreciated!!!

  • jacqi

    jacqi

    Lovely bee and at least the sun is shining!

  • naturelover replied

    I’ll whisper this..We’ve had wall to wall sunshine all week and it is due to carry on for the week end-hush my mouth!!Really sorry if you are still wet up there- but thankyou for your kind comment Jacqi!! x

  • Phil Deaves

    Phil Deaves

    Great shot…it would be very welcome in the ‘Plight of the Bumble Bee’ group…

  • naturelover replied

    Ok right- new to me! thankyou so much for kind comment Phil!!

  • Johanna  Rutter

    Johanna Rutter

    one of the best bee shots i had ever seen! i love how close you got to him! Great shot!

  • naturelover replied

    Thanks so much for lovely comment and for the fav-really appreciated!!

  • jacqi

    jacqi

    I think I hate you Pauline even if your pics are lovely – OK I don’t mean that really. Actually its stopped raining and there are little patches of blue at last.

  • George Swann

    George Swann

    Lovely image Pauline, looks as though he has his Sunday best on….a really vibrant image….we were promised rain yesterday and today and we have had lovely sunshine both days..sorry Jacqi!!!

  • naturelover replied

    Pleased you like it George- many thanks!!

  • HELUA

    HELUA

    So very close and clear…and colourful! Brilliant!!!

  • naturelover replied

    Thanks so much Helua!!

  • sher

    sher

    I never realized they were so beautiful! I guess I’ve never been THAT close to one since I’m terribly allergic! Great catch

  • naturelover replied

    Glad you like it- thanks for the comment Sher!!

  • naturelover replied

  • rodsfotos

    rodsfotos

    Wonderful colours and details in this beautiful macro image Pauline, yes it would have been something to get that action shot of the hawk but this is a more than worthwhile subject and beautifully captured,
    Regards, Rod.

  • naturelover replied

    Thankyou for your kind comment Rod- still would have preferred the birds- next time!!!

  • Nala

    Nala

    What a stunning shot and great colors well this made up for the hawk . . well done this sis so good

  • naturelover replied

    Thanks Alan- would have liked to get ‘the bird’ just once-but not to be- glad you like this x

  • helmutk

    helmutk

    Pauline you have captured this absolutely perfect great work

  • naturelover replied

    Thanks Helmut -so pleased you like it x

  • suefel48

    suefel48

    Brilliant macro…...Stunning capture, Pauline…... :-))

  • naturelover replied

    Love your comments Sue- thanks so much and for the fav!!

  • hilarydougill

    hilarydougill

    stupendous macro, fabulous bee, you can see all his hairs on his body, wonderful picture. hugsxxx

  • naturelover replied

    Poor thing under so much scrutiny LOL- thanks Hilary and for the fav!!

  • rodsfotos

    rodsfotos

    I saw a sparrow hawk take down a pigeon over my head a few years ago but sadly only had a little digicam with me but got quite a few gory images of it tearing the prey apart, if only I’d had my DSLR and a longer lens, but the memories linger.

  • naturelover replied

    Oooo – er!!

  • Carol & Kev Haberle

    Carol & Kev Ha...

    So beautifully captured, stunning.
    Carol

  • naturelover replied

    Thankyou so very much-appreciate your comments

  • cherylc1

    cherylc1

    WOW- awesome!!

  • naturelover replied

    You are so kind Cheryl- thanks loads!!!

  • Curtiss Simpson

    Curtiss Simpson

    Up close and personal, love it !

  • naturelover replied

    Not too much of either LOL! so pleased you like it Curtiss!!

  • naturelover replied

    Curtiss many thanks for the fav- missed the hawk and missing the favs- story of my life haha!!

  • Steve plowman

    Steve plowman

    I have to say Pauline that I think this is rhe best bee picture I have seen aon RB, so sharp and a wonderful orangey yellowey colour, well done.

  • naturelover replied

    That is so kind of you Steve- I am flattered- many thanks for lovely comments!!

  • karenkirkham

    karenkirkham

    Fantastic macro

  • naturelover replied

    Thankyou very much Karen!!

  • MichaelTravis

    MichaelTravis

    EARLY BEE CATCHES THE BUZZ LOL!!!!!!!!!!
    SORRY YOU MISSED OUT ON THE OTHERS.
    I THINK THIS ONE WILL DO JUST FINE.
    NICE SHOT! MMMMMMMMMMMMMWA!

  • naturelover replied

    Thanks for your lovely comments Michael-really appreciated MMMMMMMWA!!

  • David Roman

    David Roman

    Oh my you too Ms NL and Yool I see I have to keep my eyes on you!

  • naturelover replied

    We giving you a run for your money then David LOL-all I want you to do is cut down those pesky poisonous plants LMAO xx

  • naturelover replied

    Oh David- in all that I forgot to thank you for the fav!!! you are so kind!!

  • jell

    jell

    you obviously have a leaning towards anything that stings. Best macro i’ve seen in a long time. just great in every respect jell

  • naturelover replied

    He was certainly watching me lol-you are very kind John-thankyou!!

  • Yool

    Yool

    Wow wow wow …..pauline this outstanding !!!!!

  • naturelover replied

    Thanks so much Mariola- glad you like it- and thankyou for the fav!!

  • SandraRos

    SandraRos

    Woooowzeeers you have blown me away with this macro shot, wonderful ! ! ! !

  • naturelover replied

    You are so kind Sandra- many thanks!!

  • naturelover replied

    Sandra many thanks for the Fav- missed it!!

  • Ken Boxsell

    Ken Boxsell

    Spectacular

  • naturelover replied

    Thanks so much Ken I appreciate your comment!!

  • naturelover replied

    Keep missing the favs- thankyou I really appreciate it!!

  • saseoche

    saseoche

    This is a stunning macro shot

  • naturelover replied

    You are so kind- many thanks!!

  • phil1950

    phil1950

    Great shot, beautiful colours and detail, well done

  • naturelover replied

    Thanks for your kind comments Phil!!

  • Magee

    Magee

    WoW!!! Super close up!!

  • naturelover replied

    Thankyou so much Robyn!!

  • Lois  Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    Pauline, this is … well … YOU get the WOWZER award for today, my dear girl!!!! Fabulous, fabulous detail … color … everything!!! I hear ya on missing a couple of shots … I did a journal on it and several people told their stories too … which only goes to prove, it happens to all of us!! But you sure didn’t miss anything on this VERY wonderful image!!!! My congratulations to you on your excellent technique and timing!!!!!

  • naturelover replied

    Wow! Lois what a smashing comment- you are so kind-it’s just that they KEEP avoiding me LOL -starting to get a complex haha!!But happy you like this one x

  • Lois  Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    lol … come and write a note on my “One That Got Away” ... you’ll feel better when you’ve read everyone else’s and posted yours!!! And I have OH SO many more I could tell you, too!!!!

  • naturelover replied

    I’ll go in shortly and give you my tales of woe- also Lois must thankyou for the fav- you are so kind!!!

  • PrincessVicki

    PrincessVicki

    Love this one it looks like a little baaaby!! So cute hehe, a very emotive shot Pauline and you have captured the details so well! You’re a true photographer

  • naturelover replied

    Love your description Vicki- thankyou so much xx

  • krafty

    krafty

    Fantastic macro Pauline…love the title too…brilliant shot..well done.xxxxxxxxx

  • naturelover replied

    Pleased you like it- many thanks Cynthia!! xxx

  • naturelover replied

  • amarica

    amarica

    WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!!!! Great macro my friend!!!!!! Instant fav!!!!!!
    hugzzzzzzzz

  • naturelover

    naturelover

    You are so kind- thanks for lovely comment and the fav Ann!!

  • Kathryn Potempski

    Kathryn Potempski

    what a fatso Pauline they make big where you come from love the detail and clarity

  • naturelover replied

    Plenty of Pollen lol-thanks again for your kind comment Kathryn!!

  • MaeBelle

    MaeBelle

    Bee-u-tiful macro shot of the bee, God Bless,Mae

  • naturelover replied

    Thankyou very much for looking, for the lovely comment and the fav-really appreciated MaeBelle!!

  • EarthGipsy

    EarthGipsy

    WoW!, Amazing capture!

  • naturelover replied

    Thanks so much for your kind comment-really appreciated!!

  • Braedene

    Braedene

    Pauline, sorry I missed this one – what clarity and terrific macro – detail is stunning. Liz

  • naturelover

    naturelover

    No problem Liz- so many to get through- you are so kind thankyou!!

  • LYN EVANS

    LYN EVANS

    Fabulous macro image. Wonderful detail

  • naturelover replied

    You are so kind Lyn- many thanks!!

  • Hank Rodriguez

    Hank Rodriguez

    Hi Pauline~ I just wanted you to know, if you haven’t tired of hearing about it.. I think that this is one Honey of a shot. I just hope that you will Bee careful and not get stung. It just gives me Hives thinking about hanging around bees all day. Well, you certainly don’t need to have me Drone on and on all day, either, so I’ll just buzz on outta here!

    Love the photo, ...you are the Queen of the macro shot!

    Lesson learned…always proof read your comments before sending! Can you please delete that other one? So sorry!.... What a Bumblehead, I am!

  • naturelover

    naturelover

    What are you like? What are you Like ? oops sorry LOL- you are very kind looking through my work Hank – and for the great comments- thankyou so much and for the fav- I really appreciate it!!

  • dpennyor

    dpennyor

    WOW, such a wonderful macro!! I just gotta get better at mine!! fantastic work

  • naturelover replied

    Thanks for looking at my work and for lovely comments- !!

  • dpennyor

    dpennyor

    you have fantastic work my friend and I will be back to look at more of it too!!

  • Paul Gana

    Paul Gana

    great close up

  • naturelover replied

    Thanks so much Paul!!

  • StarKatz

    StarKatz

    Only yesterday I was mesmerized by a bee buzzing around collecting pollen on it’s hind legs and wished I’d had my camera, this is incredible photography.. well done! :)

  • naturelover

    naturelover

    That is so annoying- done it a few times- but happy you like this one- many thanks and thankyou for the visit!!!

  • phil1950

    phil1950

    Awesome shot, beautiful colours and detail, spot on lighting, very well done

  • naturelover replied

    Very many thanks Phil!!

  • Normf

    Normf

    Amazing Macro

  • naturelover

    naturelover

    Thanks for the visit and for the lovely comment- much appreciated!!

  • david campbell

    david campbell

    wow wow this is fantastic

  • naturelover replied

    Thankyou so much David- and for the fav- really appreciated!!!

  • Archetipo

    Archetipo

    Incredible shot!!! amazing!

  • naturelover replied

    Thanks so much Luca- glad you like it- I appreciate the fav also!!!

  • jdmphotography

    jdmphotography

    Very very good marco capture clarty here is really amazing one to be proud of here ! .........

  • naturelover replied

    Turned out well- happy you like it Jon Thankyou!!

  • Linda  Syms

    Linda Syms

    Wonderful capture

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    Gorgeous close up Pauline!

  • naturelover replied

    So pleased you like it and thanks for the fav- really appreciated!!

  • ilpo laurila

    ilpo laurila

    Wonderful macro

  • naturelover replied

    Thanks for the visit and the comment- I appreciate it!!

  • Meeli Sonn

    Meeli Sonn

    Gorgeous very close up, my dear. I love these bees and been’s fors so much. What zoom did you use?

  • naturelover replied

    Thanks for the visit and for your lovely comment- I just have a small Fujii A600 and zoom out fully for this- am not very technical about cameras-sorry!!

  • erattik

    erattik

    gr8 shot..well caught

  • naturelover replied

    Thanks so much Erattik- I appreciate your comment!!

  • erattik

    erattik

    no probs:)

  • MrMelacca

    MrMelacca

    Pauline I have never seen a bee with a fur coat before, you do have strange bees in England.
    The detail in this picture is absolutely magnificent, I think you were supposed to miss the goings on around you to get this shot.

  • naturelover replied

    LOL!! a Bumble Bee- large and ‘furry’ -but these are easy to come by-those I missed I may never het the chance again!!!Really pleased you like it MrM!!! x

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    perfect

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!!

  • naturelover replied

    Thanks so much Antanas and for the Fav- have a wonderful holiday!!

  • Pamela Jayne Smith

    Pamela Jayne S...

    BEEautiful capture – love the title as well :)

  • naturelover

    naturelover

    Thankyou so very much!!!

  • Arrowman

    Arrowman

    Wow Pauline, a brill macro !

  • naturelover replied

    Glad you like it so much- many thanks Colin!!!

  • mlynnd

    mlynnd

    Excellent macro. Love how you see all of his little hairs.

  • naturelover replied

    You are very kind- thanks so much!!

  • aussiedi

    aussiedi

    an amazing macro,, what kind of lens do you have? this is a fav for me.

    Di

  • naturelover replied

    Hi,thanks for the visit Di, and for the lovely comment and fav- I really appreciate it! I have just 1 camera, a Fuji Finepix digital- a point and shoot- I love it, it suits me I can’t be doing with carting bags of stuff- a lazy photographer me LOL!!

  • aussiedi

    aussiedi

    Oke dokie.. I was wondering how you got so close..did you enlarge it after taking the shot. with my camera I can enlarge the shot before adding it to the computer.

    Di

  • naturelover replied

    When the Bees are plentiful- as here-I get the camera (which is tiny anyway) as close as possible without touching, then crop in Picasa if need be- don’t like to enlarge as can contort the picture-Do have to take a fair few before getting one worth posting!

  • Donna Chapman

    Donna Chapman

    this is fantastic!

  • naturelover replied

    Thanks so much Donna!- love your bee- you could try another with the same shot bringing the bee larger just to see how it goes-good to make the bee the main focus- just an idea xx

  • Donna Chapman

    Donna Chapman

    thanks will try, i was just a bit too scared to get any closer to it last time! haha! thanks for tip though :) xx

  • naturelover replied

    Have just enlarged your shot on your page- if you can crop almost half around the bee- using the bee on that lovely red- you will have a winner!!!

  • handprintz

    handprintz

    Don’t know how l missed this beauty !! great capture Pauline, looks like he is cleaning the pollen from one of his feelers ! xx

  • naturelover replied

    Not a problem- so many to keep up with lol!! am so pleased you like this-thankyou so much for the fav also!! xx

  • naturelover replied

  • Rosalie M

    Rosalie M

    oh my wat else can i add to these comments. superb

  • naturelover replied

    So kind of you to visit Rosalie-and many thanks for the lovely comment and the fav!!!

  • sendao

    sendao

    such a great capture,great work!!!

  • naturelover replied

    You are so kind Sendao – very many thanks!!!

  • sneha

    sneha

    ‘BEE’autifull!!

  • naturelover replied

    Hi Sneha- thankyou so much for the lovely comment and the fav-I really appreciate it!!!!

  • Lori Peters

    Lori Peters

    What an awesome close-up!!!! Great clarity and colors. xo

  • naturelover replied

    You are so very kind- thanks loads for the fav also!!! x

  • JOHAN (photowalker) NIJENHUIS

    JOHAN (photowa...

    THIS IS A SUPERBEEEEEEEEE MACRO WELDONE INSTANT FAV

  • naturelover replied

    That is so kind of you Johan- many thanks for the fav. I really appreciate it!! x

  • missmoneypenny

    missmoneypenny

    Good grief – it’s taken me a week to get to the end of these comments! Just shows you what a good shot it is :O) Great macro Pauline

  • naturelover replied

    LOL!! you are funny- what pleases me Chris is that I have more favs for this than I had comments on my earlier shots- so thankyou for your lovely comment- really appreciated!! x

  • sendao

    sendao

    gorgeous,great macro Pauline!

  • naturelover replied

    Cheers Sendao- I appreciate your lovely comments!!!

  • MarekM

    MarekM

    Excellent shot!

  • naturelover replied

    Thankyou so much for the visit Marek ,the lovely comment and the fave- I appreciate it!!!

  • pauline tims

    pauline tims

    Beautiful macro Image Pauline.
    I used to live in Dorset ,too, Near Bridport ,beautiful place, love it, miss it very much
    Pauline Tims

  • naturelover replied

    Hi Pauline- thanks for the visit, happy you like this- there are so many ex Dorset people now in Aus I have got to know- it is a missable place -very lovely!!!

  • laurav

    laurav

    Brill close up!

  • naturelover replied

    Happy you like it Laura- many thanks !!

  • naturelover
  • shiraz

    shiraz

    An instant fave…..........this is just outstanding…!

  • naturelover replied

    Thankyou so very much for the kind comment and the fav!!

  • rosiczka

    rosiczka

    Amazing macro …..

  • naturelover replied

    Thankyou Rosiczka-really happy you like it!!

  • laureenr

    laureenr

    Amazing capture Pauline. Just awesome. I can really get to know the bee from close up now.

  • naturelover replied

    Thankyou for the lovely comment Laureen- and the fav- I do appreciate it!! x

  • jesika

    jesika

    Super shot, did you notice the passenger on the left shoulder?
    j

  • naturelover replied

    Hi Jesika- thanks so much for the visit and the comment- I thought it was a lump of pollen lol! what do you make of it then?

  • MichelleR

    MichelleR

    This is an amzing macro!! Well done.

  • naturelover replied

    You are so kind Michelle- really pleased you like it!! x

  • AnnDixon

    AnnDixon

    FANTASTIC macro,

  • naturelover replied

    So pleased you like this Ann-Thankyou!

  • Pamela Jayne Smith

    Pamela Jayne S...

    lovely capture!

  • naturelover replied

    Thankyou so much Pamela- happy you like it!! x

  • Roy  Lindman

    Roy Lindman

    Vow… this is an awesome capture !
    Such a detailed thing !

  • naturelover replied

    Hi Roy-thankyou so much for the fav and the lovely comment!!

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  • naturelover replied

    Cheers Trudi- great news- Big Smile! xx

  • Torfinn Johannessen

    Torfinn Johann...

    Excellent macro! Gorgeous colours, and details.

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