2014/2013/ 2012 macros insects Time To Get Out Of The Sun! - (enlarge)

I have another image taken this same day. Extremely hot day in late

September, but the Bees sure were enjoying it. The sunlight was so

strong on the Marigold, that the yellow colour reflected in the

eyes/face of the Bee. They must have a remarkable 'cooling system'

in order to withstand such heat. The more I learn about animals and

insects, I've found it so fascinating that their bodies seem to change

and adapt to make them more efficient in whatever climate they

inhabit. I will have to look further into this online, I'm sure it will be

interesting. (any visits and comments are always welcomed, most

sincerely, Gail)

I am so happy to be the first to enjoy this fantastic image, the presentation is gorgeous. The bees are the most productive marvelous creatures ever and they produve the delicious honey! Yes, the entire ecology is a miracle working to assit us with oxigen and clear the planet. For example, the mosquitos assist with many things, but when they become to dangerous, the Vats eat them and every thing is in balance. As with humans, that can not control their emotions, social workers, counselors and therapist of all kinds assist them and we all learn in the process. Warm regards my friend.

You are so right!!! I don't know what we would do without the Bats and Birds who devour so many insects per day!!!! I do not enjoy Mosquito Bites at all and we have to be so careful these days. I love honey and it would be awful if that is taken away from us due to man's foolish ways. Always great to hear from you jorge!

Nice job Gail. I enjoy your processing here. The bee looks like it might just walk out of the image and fly by my ear.

Awesome, awesome, awesome my friend. Love the 3D effect....... but the pristine capture of the B is what has it for me.......... lovely capture

Well done...............

Best regards

nicely executed. compliments -koushik

Yikes!  Looks like the bee is about to leap into my honey pot!  I always enjoy your innovative approach to photography, Gail, and this pic is a perfect example.  Well done.

VERY clever Gail! Wonderful capture of the insect and very imaginative presentation. Caught my eye instantly!

A really beautiful result with very nice lighting and details, Gail!

 

clarity and creativity well balanced and presented.

Hello Gail;

or may I say "Hello Honey".

It is really sweet to come back here after long but unpaid leave of absence.

Great work you have done here. Perfect processing. I also like the colors.

Kind regards

Bela Dick 

 

Beautiful work once again!  Lovely colours and tones.  Great subject.

Kind regards

Engela

Gail, this is so very interesting a photographic presentation and I enjoyed your comments.  

In my case I was preparing for a life in physics, but took up backpacking and mountain climbing to get some good chances to take photographs.  On one trip a naturalist, discovering I had closeup lenses took it upon himself to find tiny subjects for me to photograph.  While I was on my belly, photographing a tiny moss plant, he described the life cycle of a moss to me.  

It was as though he had said that birds laid eggs and the eggs hatched squirrels and then the squirrels mated and produced birds. The biology of tiny creatures is so interesting

Since I had not studied biology in high school, I decided to take an introductory class in college that was two quarters long.  At the end of it I changed my college major to Biology.  Since you are gaining interest in living things, think about an introductory biology text as a good reference.

Jerry

Hi Gail,

  Beautiful creative image with wonderful colors, details & well framed.  Take care, Patsy

Hi Gail,

One of my favorites, the bee.

Your presentation is "3D" like. The textures and tones developed are excellent.

Technically, the use of F/5.6 is spot on, too .

Warmest Regards, Mike

very creative Gail and an excellent use of texture...i like how you oversized the bee, very effective...best wishes....David

A very impressive presentation, Gail.  Love the colors, detail, and your post-processing. 

Hi Bill,

Many thanks for your visit and support! Glad to see you enjoyed this composition. Cheers for now, Gail

Happy you enjoyed this composition David. I may not have understood you right re 'oversize the bee'. What I did do was just a very tight crop (If that is what you mean). I did want it to look like it was attempting to 'step out of the bright sun' of the day. Many thanks, Gail

Hi Mike,

I took this image back in 2008 on a very sunny and hot Sept. day. I was so hot, and only had my camera for a few months. I really was not sure of camera settings, so I did use Program Mode due to the bright sun. Needless to say, I was pleased at the images I did capture. I still found it very had to stay still while trying to capture moving subjects.

Thanks so much for your encouraging remarks Mike. Always is a good day when you can drop by! ;-) Gail

Your visit and continued support is extremely appreciated, glad you enjoyed this image, many thanks, Gail

Delightful critique Jerry. I can see you really got a great introduction to 'the smaller things in our lives' in a very excellent way. I never was very good at Physics, Biology I did not take, but I have had a great deal of interest in Bees. I have made a few introductions to my images of bees that do go into their 'purpose and plight'. They are a fascination of mine, and ever since I got my first SLR, have been my 'Garden Friends'. The very quick decline of the Bumblebee has been very upsetting to me and I watch whatever Documentaries and read any articles I can. These larger bees seem to stay a wee bit longer on flowers and I found back in 2008 when I was just learning to use my equipment, I would go out into the garden numerous times during the day to photograph them. Since 2008, their decline has really troubled me. Various communities, and their attempts to add to their numbers has helped somewhat. I still find them to be in short supply. I really feel for the many 'beekeepers' who have all but lost their businesses to the 'DEATH' of their hives. Hopefully we are not too late.

 

Thankyou very much for sharing your story with me/us, I do appreciate you taking the time!!! Cheers for now, Gail

Your visit and encouraging comments truly do inspire me to 'reach higher', always happy to hear someone has enjoyed one of my compositions!

Hi, Gail!

What a great picture! You have no idea how many times I tried to take picture of a bee - just didn't work. Cannot understand what . Now I am inspired again, thank you! I am going to Florida next week - hope to get lucky shot of some Beauty! But nobody can beat you in presentation - you are the best! Warm regards, Tamara

Ah, Florida, I am so jealous!!! But I truly hope you have a great time taking all kinds of images. I'm sure you will have a blast!!! There will be so much to see and do. Thankyou so much for your visit and of course you are 'too kind', but I do appreciate that you enjoyed this composition Tamara!

don't forget your SUNSCREEN !!!