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Bumble bees generally visit flowers exhibiting the bee pollination syndrome. They will also tend to visit the same patches of flowers every day, as long as they continue to find nectar and pollen. Pollen is removed from flowers deliberately or incidentally by bumble bees. Incidental removal occurs when bumble bees come in contact with the anthers of a flower while collecting nectar. The bumble bee’s body hairs receive a dusting of pollen from the anthers, which is then groomed into the corbicula (“pollen basket”), as you can see here. These thistles were a big hit with the bumble bees in my yard for as long as they lasted. Many a great photo op was had in that short period of time. This was taken in my back yard in Rockaway, NJ USA with my Nikon D3100 and the85mm macro lens.
I’ve always appreciated nature, but I didn’t show interest in photography until digital started to come into it’s own. I had many cheap cameras over the years, but when I got the Nikon D3100 for my birthday last year, I really started to realize what photography was all about. I’ve had such a blast learning on the go over the past 10 months. I’ve gotten shots that I could have only dreamed of a year ago. I hope you all enjoy my photos, and by all means, BUY SOMETHING! =)
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Lovely capture William
Great macro shot, William….and the color is beautiful as well…..
21 December 2011 – 1 image per 24hrs!
Stunning macro! Love it!
Thanks so much Pat! =)
– William Brennan
Great shot
Thank you walela. I’m glad you liked it. =)
– William Brennan
Thanks so much for the feature! It’s always an honor. =)
– William Brennan
It’s an honor to be featured in your group Yool. Thanks so much! =)
– William Brennan
A beautiful shot, Bill!
Thanks Briar!! =)
– William Brennan
So very beautiful artwork:) I love it.
To considered your beautiful artwork is my happiness moment.
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Sunny
Thank you for the nice comment Sunny. =)
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