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A Carpenter Bee


A Carpenter Bee
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Copyright: Agoes SK (wieyos) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1008 W: 41 N: 1920] (7502)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-10-07
Categories: Nature
Camera: Pentax K20D, Pentax DA 50-200mm 4-5.6 ED
Exposure: f/8, 1/180 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Small World of Macros [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-10-08 7:06
Viewed: 177
Points: 35
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hi Folks,

Here is an image of a big black carpenter bee.

Carpenter bees (the genus Xylocopa in the subfamily Xylocopinae) are large, hairy bees distributed worldwide. There are some 500 species of carpenter bee in 31 subgenera.

Their name comes from the fact that nearly all species build their nests in burrows in dead wood, bamboo, or structural timbers (except those in the subgenus Proxylocopa, which nest in the ground). Members of the related tribe Ceratinini are sometimes referred to as "small carpenter bees”.

In several species, the females live in tunnels alongside their own daughters or sisters, creating a sort of social group. They use wood bits to form partitions between the cells in the nest.

A few species bore holes in wood dwellings. Since the tunnels are near the surface, structural damage is generally minor or nonexistent.

Carpenter bees can be important pollinators on open-faced flowers, even obligate pollinators on some, such as the Maypop (Passiflora incarnata), though many species are also known to "rob" nectar by slitting the sides of flowers with deep corollas.

Carpenter bees are traditionally considered solitary bees, though some species have simple social nests in which mothers and daughters may cohabit. However, even solitary species tend to be gregarious, and often several will nest near each other.

It has been occasionally reported that when females cohabit, there may be a division of labor between them, where one female may spend most of her time as a guard within the nest, motionless and near the entrance, while another female spends most of her time foraging for provisions.

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Thanking you in advance for viewing and your kind words.

Agoes
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Excellent macro shot, my friend Agoes! Amazing details :o)
O BG desfocado ficou perfeito. Well done as usual!!

Abraços,
Bruno

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  • Jong Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 401 W: 0 N: 243] (2756)
  • [2008-10-08 7:55]

thumps up!!! what a great details captured..look at the eyes and wing..simply awesoe, tfs, Agoes

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  • rigz Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 159 W: 0 N: 78] (1011)
  • [2008-10-08 7:58]

Assalamuallaikum Agoes,

Tiada apa mahu di komen. Ramuannya bukan lagi secukup rasa tapi ini betul-betul sedap gila. Kejelasan,ketepatan dan segalanya bertul-betul mantap. Saya ada satu shot si tukang ini yang sedang terbang. P e r f e c t!

TFS,
Geoffrey Bin Ramji

Hi Agoes,
What spectacular eyes!
Thanks for the name of this magnificient giant bee.
Marvellous colors, sharpness and detail.
TFS
Regards,
Lurdes

hello agoes...
very perfect color, the eye and the skin everything is sharp,
cantik betul shot ini tiada comment la....
well done....

Hi Agoes,
Wonderfully captured macro. Excellent detail and POV. I love the way that you can see the transluscence in its eyes and wings. Nicely done!
Thomas

Hi Agoes,
it is an adorable capture of yucky carpenter bee;)
wonderful colours and incredible detailes,
really stunning clarity ans sharpnes where it needs to,
incredible work indeed,
welldone my dear friend and tfs,
warm regards,
Taner

excellent detail of the bee.

i am not a big fan of flash, especially when it comes to macro shots. the harsh lighting from the flash gives an unnatural shades and colors. but, you probably wouldnt be able to get the shot as sharp as this one without flash.

Hi Agoes,

Wonderful close-up shot of this Carpenter Bee with very impressive sharpness and clarity. A classic pose captured and you have handled the natural light very well here. Excellent POV and composition. Thanks for sharing this fine image.
Cheers,

Bayram

Great shot Agoes, that's something I have not seen before.

Lovely detail and colours, the green in the eyes is very striking.

Gil

Salam Bro,
What a superb close up..Sharpness, colours, details and light are perfect.TFS.
regards,

hAyAti

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 235 W: 0 N: 337] (1506)
  • [2008-10-08 19:11]

Assalamaualai- kum Bang,
( Ustaz menegur kerana - Kum Bang)
nice shot of this superbs o- black kumbanf.
excellent clarity and posture.
Berkilat kilat kehebatannya.
Jgn jadi Jusni sudah 7 kali kena sengat.

Regards,
Foozi

amazing details and textures, so crisp looking, the colors are amazing too, excellent close up,
tfs,
scott

Good morning Agoes,
I do like the focus on the bee's eyes and antennae, the symmetry and design are captured well. The diagonal composition suits my taste to a tee. Well done and my compliments...Danilo

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  • Lano Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 49 W: 0 N: 144] (800)
  • [2008-10-10 7:55]
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Assalammualaikum bosku,

rupanya tukang kayu pula ni kalau inglish :), dusun panggil "Buhod", aku ingat mau 4GB ada aku habis ambil gambal ni tukang kayu tapi tiada satupun yang bole "PAI" kau punya capture ini bosku.

"Dari Keterangan, Sampai Ketajaman, Ada Kejelasan! :)" - dibaca style om aah.. :)

kalau ambil subject2 warna gelap ini kalah betul aku selalu begegal tangan.

This is great my freind.

Regards,

Ruslan

Hi Agoes,
Excellent macro of this fly, sharp and detailed representation. Impressive colours and use of light. Great job again! Your notes are informative as always. :)
Good job, have a good weekend! TFS.
All the best,
Kristof

bila ko post ne? sa nda nampak pun.. adei ketinggalan zaman sa ne.. punyalah cantik ne.. mata punya terang.. detail2 pun kenampakan.. cantik betul la, Agoes.. tempat dia perched tu pun cantik.. good one..

regards, nong

*malas sa seorang yg dibawah tu ada ja kerja org yg da nda puas hati.. jrg mengomen tapi bila komen bgi org satu atau kosong.. mengerti dia tu sa ckp mcm ne.. byk sgt bgi - dr +

Assalamualaikum Agoes.

This small creature is so well captured in tight crop. The details are amazing with the sharpness of the compound eyes so stunning. Very good macro work from your well metered composition. Thanks for sharing and warmest regards,

Jusni Nasirun
Kodiang
Sunday October 12, 2008

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