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Bumblebee
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Copyright: Siegfried Potrykus (neusser0204) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 109 W: 7 N: 255] (1117)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-07-04
Categories: Architecture
Exposure: f/5.0, 1/500 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-07-15 10:54
Viewed: 178
Points: 18
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Bumblebees (also spelled bumble bee) are flying insects of the genus Bombus in the family Apidae.

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 that 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
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Neusser0204,

i like the close-up of you shot, it has very good details in the insect and plant. your colours are life-like, it has a good angle of the shot.

Regards C.D.

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  • ttreen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1578 W: 118 N: 3602] (14419)
  • [2008-07-15 12:56]

Hello Siegfried
Really an amazing macro.. the colors and details are spot on... Perfect DOF.. and I really like that we can see the pollen gathering on this busy bee


Tricia

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  • lele Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 639 W: 3 N: 405] (4792)
  • [2008-07-15 14:04]

ciao Siegfried....bellissimo lavoro...ottima macro e bel pov...complimenti per il soggetto...bella la messa a fuoco e i dettagli...complimenti
lele

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  • benni (3)
  • [2008-07-15 16:26]

excellent detail. too close for me.

Hi Siegfried,
Lovely capture showing fine detail,colour and exposure.
Best wishes
Dorothea

Hello Siegfried!
Perfect macro and great detail of bumblebee!
Wonderful colours, good light!
Excelelnt point of view!
Best regards!
Lili

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  • jan515 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2512 W: 48 N: 2993] (14124)
  • [2008-07-16 10:33]

Witaj Siegfried,
To jest wspaniale zblizenie,widac ten pylek kwiatowy,oj to bedzie miodziku w tym roku.Swietna tonacja barw oraz swiatla.Bardzo dobrze prezentuje sie ta pszczola.
Serdecznosci.
Janusz

Amazing shot dear Siegfried:)
warm regards
biljana

Oh, my word, Sigfried,
now THAT is a macro. Wow!! I am just flat in awe. From the pattern in the wing to the fuzz on the bee's body - it is crystal clear and sharp. Magnificent light and contrast, WONDERFUL depth-of-field... and the detail is just freakin amazing. Man, what a shot!! Many thanks and kindest wishes,
Shelly

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