I shot this honey bee "covered" in pollen today in one of our many large patches of thistle this spring. Some are well over six feet high..
F/11, 1/800th, ISO 500, 1D M3, Sigma 150mm with ringflash & monopod for support.
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Comment posted by scott lanz on May 4, 2012 at 8:49 PM
Excellent in flight capture. That looks like one happy bee covered in pollen. Nicely balanced image, and I like the extra DOF on the thistle flower. Well done.
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Comment posted by Luke Ormand on May 4, 2012 at 9:07 PM
You're getting quite good at this... I really like the color popping off this though I think it overshadows the insect a touch
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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on May 4, 2012 at 11:05 PM
Howard, you are so good at freezing motion! Amazing capture. Love the comp. with the thistle in the corner.
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Comment posted by Rick Turner on May 5, 2012 at 9:59 AM
Wonderful capture of God's miracle.
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Comment posted by Hali Sowle on May 5, 2012 at 8:55 PM
This is just great Howard! Great job in catching the flight and nice dof encompassing so much of the thistle.
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Comment posted by Fabio Giarrizzo on May 7, 2012 at 1:35 PM
Nice shot of the pollen party, Howard- A great job indeed on this tough task (I failed many times with them)- Thanks for sharing, Fabio
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Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on May 8, 2012 at 9:17 PM
Great freeze shot of the bee in flight. He does look pretty loaded down. The flower is also quite impressive; love its coloring and detail. A fine capture, Howard!
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