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Bumblebee
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Copyright: Paras Bhalla (parasbhalla) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 480 W: 0 N: 1453] (6093)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-07-23
Categories: Nature, Macro, Mood
Camera: Sony Cybershot DSC-P150
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/200 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-10-20 0:42
Viewed: 139
Points: 49
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Information on "Bumble bee" from Free Web Dictionary "WiKiPedia":

A bumblebee (or bumble bee) is any member of the bee genus Bombus, in the family Apidae. There are over 250 known species, existing primarily in the Northern Hemisphere.

Bumblebees are social insects that are characterized by black and yellow body hairs, often in bands. However, some species have orange or red on their bodies, or may be entirely black.[1] Another obvious (but not unique) characteristic is the soft nature of the hair (long, branched setae), called pile, that covers their entire body, making them appear and feel fuzzy. They are best distinguished from similarly large, fuzzy bees by the form of the female hind leg, which is modified to form a corbicula; a shiny concave surface that is bare, but surrounded by a fringe of hairs used to transport pollen (in similar bees, the hind leg is completely hairy, and pollen grains are wedged into the hairs for transport).

Like their relatives the honey bees, bumblebees feed on nectar and gather pollen to feed their young.

(For more information, please consult WiKiPedia)

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Hello Paras! Wonderful bee, amazing flower, nice light and bright, very nice colours, good saturation, very good sharpness. Well done!

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  • Fons Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1299 W: 2 N: 202] (15594)
  • [2009-10-20 0:47]

kosmos bloem met hoog bezoek
< mooie macro

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  • chrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4228 W: 414 N: 6653] (42081)
  • [2009-10-20 1:45]

Hi Paras

A superb floral macro, with the added bonus of the black & yellow bumblebee. Impeccable use of a shallow dof, with vibrant colour, & good sharpness & lighting contrasts. Tfs!

Hi Paras,
A very sharp macro of this bumble bee sitting on this beautiful pink flower!
Glorious lighting adorning this marvel!
Great details on the insect and the heart of the flower with an interesting POV and ample DOF!
Well composed and neatly presented.
Best regards,

Francis Xavier

Hello Paras,

Amazing macro shot.
Wonderful compozition, great focus, DOF, light and sharpness.
The colors are perfectly shown.

Best regards,
Tatjana

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  • nicou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1271 W: 0 N: 2491] (20364)
  • [2009-10-20 2:10]

Hello,

fantastique macro, une merveille superbe image, quel beau coeur jaune, garne par l'insecte qui vien se déleter, la couleur des èétales, une merveille.

bravoe t amitié

Nicou

Hello Paras,

A lovely composition with the bee placed in the strong area in the frame. The saturation and dof are well done.
However, the point of focus appears to be on the back of the bee and the bottom of the flower rather than the head of the bee, leaving that area somewhat blurred.

Have a good day,
Bev :-)

Hello Paras,
Perfect dou of bumble bee and cosmos. Good using of light and rule of thirds.
Eyecatching presentation of a natural event
TFS
Selahattin E

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  • akg Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 163 W: 0 N: 83] (972)
  • [2009-10-20 2:35]

Hello dear Paras,
imposing macro with wonderful colour of the flower! Nice details of the bumble bee. Great depth and pov. Correct exposure.
You have done a formidable job.
TFS, abhijit.

Hi Paras!
wonderful shot my friend! excellent composition with nice light...the texture on the petals is amazing...very nice sharpness and clear details...
great work...
tfs
take care;)
Alper

Bonjour Paras.
Belle qualité d’image macro construit avec beaucoup de talent et une bonne maitrise du cadrage.
Bonne journée.
Urs

Hi Paras,
This is my favorite flowers ,we call that here 'the Cosmos.
Great colors and nice macro picture with bumblebee,
great sharpness and details,
very well done. bravo..
Michel

Hi Paras
beautiful closeup shot with natural and sharp colors
and nice details with composition and lovely DOF
well done
Hazara

Great shot, including the entire flower into the frame. Nice details of insect and plant.
Cheers,
Wellington

Bonjour Paras,
Délicieuse capture, très esthétique quant à la présentation. Belle macro bien centrée.
Les couleurs sont gentilles au regard.
C'est superbe.
Amicalement.
Yolande

Hello Paras,
Hard to choose which should be admired more - the cosmos or the busy bee. I am impressed with the macro ability of your cam, maybe I'll buy it for myself this Christmas. The framing of the cosmos blossom showing its vivid petals is very nice, the sun appears to have a spotlight on the core. And of course, the bee is a handsome element. My best regards.
Danilo

Ciao Paras, great macro of busy bumblebee on a beautiful lower, fine details and splendid sharpness, fantastic colors, very well done, ciao Silvio

Hi Paras,

I like the way you framed this shot and the crop you selected. The diagonal positioning of the flower presents the bee and yellow central portion well. Very sharp and colorful. TFS

Best regards,
Werner

Hi Paras
fantastic presentation.
perfect close up shot.
the clarity and sharpness are superb.
marvelous vivid colors.
nice bg and well framed.
greetings
tsilla

Hello Paras,
what a good macro, the bumble bee looks so big. Excellent details and nice and sharp. Well shown, a great result. Well done.
Best regards Siegfried

Hi Paras,

Great close up capture of this bumblebee.
TFS and have a nice night MF!
Cheers,

Bayram

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  • AKITA Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1008 W: 81 N: 66] (12198)
  • [2009-10-20 17:46]

dear Paras,
a beautiful macro shot of humorous bee and graceful flower,
this flower surely collects the light for the bee,
and the bee looks attracted and induced in the sweet center of this flower.
really a happy natural scene in summer field.
thank you for your excellent shot,
Akihisa

hi dear paras(salam!)
very nice macro shot. i know taking photo from this BLACK bee is not an easy work as it has the lowest lighting in a shot.
beautiful shot.
peiman

Ciao Paras,


Skillful macro work!
The insect is captured with superb details,
and the DoF spot on isolates the subject very well...
A fine composition, and the colour palette
is balanced and attractive to my eyes!

Greetings,

Sergio

Buena imagen de esta abeja comiendo nectar en la bella flor captado con toda naturalidad
felicidades
Buen trabajo
un saludo

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