Mary's Photoblog
The busy Bee.
Posted by MaryB (Staffordshire, United Kingdom) on 15 May 2008 in Plant & Nature and Portfolio.
This little chap was soo busy amongst the yellow flowers, he didn't seem to notice me at all :) .
Best viewed large :)
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Any tips or constructive criticism are welcome :)
I really appreciate all your comments, thank you so much. I'm only sorry I've not got time to respond. I do read all the comments and will try to answer any questions you have
Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Hong Kong
Lovely composition and detail. The colors are great too, Mary.
15 May 2008 5:35am
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Fabulous shot Mary. Close up and personal. You could almost lose him in that sea of yellow flowers. Whatever you are doing it, keep doing. Your pictures are great.
15 May 2008 5:45am
@Marion: Thank you Marion, I'm sorry i've not made it to you Pblog today, for some reason, I can only look at my blog???? everyone I try to get into, comes up as page not able to be displayed! I will try again tomorrow :)
Anthony Lambert from Germany
Excellent shot,well captured.Maybe he had seen you and was just posing for the shot !!
15 May 2008 6:09am
Nina from Hamburg, Germany
The colors and details are beautiful! Wonderfully captured.
15 May 2008 6:56am
@Nina: Hi Nina, thank you :)
I'm sorry i've not made it to you P-blog today, for some reason, I can only look at my blog???? everyone I try to get into, comes up as page not able to be displayed! I will try again tomorrow :)
Rob from Velveetaville, United States
Wonderful Mandy... you are so very talented my friend! Thank you for such kind words on my last posting, it meant so much to me.
Cheers,
Rob
15 May 2008 11:50am
@Ina: Thank you very much Ina :)
I'm sorry i've not made it to you P-blog today, for some reason, I can only look at my blog???? everyone I try to get into, comes up as page not able to be displayed! I will try again tomorrow :)
Ron from Saint Louis, United States
What beautiful detail and gorgeous light, MaryB ...
15 May 2008 12:31pm
MadScientist from Düsseldorf, Germany
Super macro shot, subject, colors, framing - just perfect!
15 May 2008 12:49pm
Rob from Velveetaville, United States
hahahaha!!! I can't keep all the names strait MB, sorry... still wonderful!!!!!
15 May 2008 1:37pm
@Rob: :D no problem Rob, I can't get into anyone elses blog but my own today! it was ok this morning when I did a few visits but now, it's not letting me :(
Cheryl from Boerne, United States
what nice detail! he almost looks like a miniture monster!
15 May 2008 1:47pm
@Cheryl: Thank you Cheryl :)
I'm sorry i've not made it to you P-blog today, for some reason, I can only look at my blog???? everyone I try to get into, comes up as page not able to be displayed! I will try again tomorrow :)
Melissa W. from Warsaw, Indiana, United States
Nice detail...beautiful light. Great job!
15 May 2008 1:49pm
@Melissa W.: Thank you Melissa :)
I'm sorry i've not made it to you P-blog today, for some reason, I can only look at my blog???? everyone I try to get into, comes up as page not able to be displayed! I will try again tomorrow :)
vu@granby - Wolfgang from Canada
More yellow today? Nice, another one of MarB's hallmark close-ups!
15 May 2008 1:56pm
@vu@granby - Wolfgang: Yes Wolfgang, I thought I'd do a yellow themed week, as the weather here has been wonderful :) until today, it's rained for most of it!
Did you know that your email is missing and your name is not highlighted in the comments list.
Thank you as always Wolfgang.
@Shahab: Thank you very much Shahab :)
I'm sorry i've not made it to you P-blog today, for some reason, I can only look at my blog???? everyone I try to get into, comes up as page not able to be displayed! I will try again tomorrow :)
amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada
So sharp and clear!! And what a sea of yellow!! Splendiferous, Mary!! Brilliant!!
15 May 2008 3:21pm
Ronnie 2¢ from London, United Kingdom
What a happy little bee, too! All those flowers to inspect and harvest. I like that, although you are close enough for detail here, you still show the setting.
15 May 2008 3:24pm
@Ronnie 2¢: Thank you very much Ronnie :)
I'm sorry i've not made it to you P-blog today, for some reason, I can only look at my blog and answer comments???? everyone I try to get into, comes up as page not able to be displayed! I will try again tomorrow :)
danthro from Suburbia, United States
nice macro! so much yellow! beautiful colors and detail.
15 May 2008 5:53pm
@danthro: Cheers Dan :)
I'm sorry i've not made it to you P-blog today, for some reason, I can only look at my blog and answer comments???? everyone I try to get into, comes up as page not able to be displayed! I will try again tomorrow :)
Alun Lambert from cheshire, United Kingdom
Wow thats a great shot, you can see him feeding :)
15 May 2008 5:58pm
@Hoopand: Thank you Hoopand :)
I'm sorry i've not made it to you P-blog today, for some reason, I can only look at my blog and answer comments???? everyone I try to get into, comes up as page not able to be displayed! I will try again tomorrow :)
Graham Russon from Cape Town, South Africa
That is a great shot, awesome stuff. Mary B's fantastic B.
15 May 2008 7:16pm
@Graham Russon: Thank you Graham :)
I'm sorry i've not made it to you P-blog today, for some reason, I can only look at my blog and answer comments???? everyone I try to get into, comes up as page not able to be displayed! I will try again tomorrow :)
Michael from Wuppertal, Germany
WOW! Such a wonderful shot, Mary! You got it again!
15 May 2008 7:26pm
Steven from Chicagoland, United States
Beautiful detail in this close-up shot, Mary!
15 May 2008 7:28pm
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
A brilliant image; I love the colors of the bee and flowers, and how they blend together as one.
15 May 2008 7:43pm
Observing from Chester, United Kingdom
Hi Mary, I'm late.... little doggy is a bit under the weather and had to visit the vet, she seems ok though. Great close-up of the bee, it looks really mean from this angle.
15 May 2008 8:00pm
@Observing: Thank you Mike :)
Poor little thing, hope she gets better soon :)
@soco: Thank you soco :)
I'm sorry I'm not able to view your P-blog today, for some reason, I can only view and answer comments on my own blog!
standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France
Fabulous shot. I hope he didn't hit your lens!
15 May 2008 8:45pm
Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France
What a sunny (light and colors... ) shot !! And i like the "tête à tête" with the bee...
15 May 2008 9:41pm
Richard_Irwin from Belper, United Kingdom
I like this bees eye view, its so close I can hear the buzz of its wings.
15 May 2008 10:15pm
Earnest from Oklahoma, United States
That's a "blank" of a shot, Mary... please excuse my language!
15 May 2008 10:57pm
bronzebilly u.k. from Barry,Vale of Glamorgan, United Kingdom
Hey MaryB..that's a wonderfully spotted and captured busy bee,pal..fantastic achievement..top of the class m'lady..
BillyB...
15 May 2008 11:35pm
bronzebilly u.k. from Barry,Vale of Glamorgan, United Kingdom
P.S...I was having problems this a.m. ..with the site..it was so slow I gave up after an hour..but it seems to be okay now..cheers,pal..
BillyB...
15 May 2008 11:37pm
Kelela from Upland, United States
Oh my gawsh; you are so skillful. Wish I could do this; a true inspiration. Thank you.
16 May 2008 3:43am
Arash from Dubai, United Arab Emirates
wonderful colors, I like your focous point on bee ;)
16 May 2008 4:18pm
Illuci from Hurdegaryp, Netherlands
What a feast of yellow and green! I admire your macros of insects, they must need a lot of patience! (My landscapes don't fly away:). Isn't it a bumble-bee BTW?
19 May 2008 7:08am
Panasonic DMC-FZ7
1/500 second
F/8.0
ISO 100
89 mm (35mm equiv.)