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A bee in the bonnet...


A bee in the bonnet...
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Copyright: Joni Vachon (jvachon) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 478 W: 59 N: 731] (3470)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-07
Categories: Nature
Camera: panasonicDMC TZ3
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-09-20 8:28
Viewed: 380
Points: 32
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I was visiting a friend who has a large garden. These colourful Gazanias were scattered around the garden, and seemed to be a real haven for the bees, as they were certainly buzzing around looking for nectar.The Gazanias provide non stop flowering from about mid summer until the fall. A welcome addition to any garden.

Northern Ireland has had a real problem in recent times with a big die off in the bee population. Whole hive colonies have been collapsing. Bees are so essential to pollination so it has been a real agricultural worry. It is thought a virus may be part of the problem. The other problem is that their radar system may be compromised by the cell phone masts. The bees lose their 'homing' beacon and cannot find their way back to the hive. So far, a solution to the problem doesn't seem to have materialized.

In California, there is such a shortage of bees that they are trucking in hives. A whole industry has grown to to support pollination of all the almond , cherry trees etc. CA has another problem also. Heavy pesticide use, which also has a real effect on the bees. The Central Valley is a heavy growing area and is lethal for aerial spraying. The wind drift is serious, so the bees have to be affected.


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Original, crop, re-size, sharpen, frame in CS2.
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Dear Joni Vachon!
Wonderful flowers.
Very good sharpness.
Good capture.
Original take.
TFS!

Hi Joni,
Very beautiful macro vith superb colours and details.TFS.
Cheers,

hAyAti

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  • juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2646 W: 1 N: 1268] (15457)
  • [2008-09-20 14:34]

Hola Joni,
precioso encuadre y foco...
colores y bella composición.
saludos amiga.

Hi Joni; I've heard of the same thing happening here in Canada with bees. There was speculation for a while that maybe there was a virus in the colonies, but I don't know if that was ever verified.
Beautiful shot here. Nice colors, sharpness and detail.
Trudy

Well capture the natural moment and nice placing position of bee as focal point ,Vivid color with well sharpness too.Good work,TFS.

Hello Joni. This beautiful flower is irresistible to critique. You have captured really well from the top. The bee is very well perched on those beautiful stamens. Thanks for sharing this excellently framed shot and best regards. Jusni

Hello Joni,
Attractive colored gazanias with a visitor...They are my favorite.
Clear image and stunning presentation.
TFS
Selahattin E

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  • zms Gold Star Critiquer [C: 268 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-09-21 1:46]

Hello Joni,
Outstanding capture my friend.
Beautiful
TFS
Have a great sunday
Rosa

Joni Hi:
Marvelous colors of Nature.
Educational note, with the same problem in our part of the world, with the bees.
Congratulations, very nicely composed and presented
Larry
USA-tfs

A colourful image Joni. The bumble bee stands out well against the colours of the gazania. These flowers are attractive in all their colours but can be most invasive. TFS,
David

Hi Joni
Very nice capture
Excellent colors
Very well presented
Have a nice weekend
Burak

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  • milas Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2743 W: 412 N: 2987] (32963)
  • [2008-09-22 5:28]

merhaba dear Joni..
Beautiful detail and colors..
Excellent compo...
selamlar

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  • boonie Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1289 W: 69 N: 1538] (7679)
  • [2008-09-22 10:03]

Hi Joni
I find your information about the CA bees interesting. We are located about an hour west of Modesto.
Well captured, beautiful colors.

Dan

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  • subs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 252 W: 0 N: 222] (2080)
  • [2008-09-30 9:07]

Hi Joni,
Simply love the composition & the rich colours. So vibrant and full of life. Good sharpness too.
Regards,
Subashini

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 597 W: 0 N: 958] (4614)
  • [2008-10-01 4:51]

Hello Joni,
a very pleasing arrangement of these flowers.
superbs beauty with the presence of the bee.
Excellent clarity and exact presentation from the top.

Regards,
Foozi

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  • Doudou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 426 W: 2 N: 895] (5835)
  • [2008-10-04 10:34]

Bonjour Joni,
Jolie capture que celle de cette abeille dans le coeur de cette jolie fleur rouge!!!!
Les couleurs sont vives et donnent beaucoup de relief à ta composition
Amitiés
Odile

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