Curious!

Checking out the pistils!Salutations-Laurent

Laurent, wonderful work. Regards, Franz

Stunning shot!

OK, I did check out the pistils as you suggested, Laurent . Their appearance compelled me to look for the stamen and I think I caught a very dim glimpse of it at the pistils' bases. Although this image is in monochrome, I suspect the insect is a bee. Certainly its detail, especially on its thorax, is quite sharp. What lens did you use? - - My best always, michael

Laurent, both of these macros of the bee are very beautiful, this one in sepia tone, is the one I prefer because it highlights the shapes and details better, without being disturbed by the color. ciao Giangiorgio

Bravo Laurent

What patience you have. I like this better than the color version, it's somehow a bit cleaner.

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Elaine...Thank you for viewing and for the kind note!Salutations-Laurent

Franz...Thank you for the kind appreciation.Salutations-Laurent

Michael...Thank you for examing this one.The small bee must have liked what she found in this flower as she was in no hurry to leave as I shoved this macro lense right up close.The lense is a Tamron 90 mm/f2.8,1:1 Macro explaining the short DOF....getting the focus at the right spot was a trial and error thing as the persistant winds kept shaking the little perch flower,that atop my own camera shake from the uncomfortable shoot position.Glad you like!Salutations-Laurent

Bruce....Thank you kindly!Salutations-Laurent

Giangiorgio...Thank you kindly my friend for looking at both images and for the kind note!Salutations-Laurent

Jack...Taking the shot was easy as the perch flower sits in front of the house but the work in PP took a little time as the near antenna needed fiix given it was blurred out due to the short DOF of the macro lense.Thank you for takingtime to look at both shots and for the note.Salutations-Laurent

Miguel...Obrigado!Salutations-Laurent

Excellent! Best, Tina

Cher Laurent: This is "over the edge" of exquisiteness and perfection. Words are of no help here. My sincere respects and warmest regards. DG

Daniel...Merci bien cher ami!Glad you like the close look at this tiny guy.Salutations-Laurent

Tina...Thank you kindly!Salutations-Laurent