Topknot
Uploaded: February 04, 2010 16:04:59
2/4/10, macro. This bee was pretty lethargic as I captured him. I have no idea what the string of yellow globules are hanging from the mouth. Bee drool??? I was also struck by the fuzzy topknot!
Exif: F Number: 16, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: fired, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 100.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Ron McEwan February 04, 2010
There are macro's and then there are macro's very well don Carol, the detail is exceptional here. #1235048Randy D. Dinkins February 04, 2010
Great (!!!) close up. Wonderful details. Perfect title :-). #8356928Barbara Waldoch February 04, 2010
Terrific macro, Carol!Steve M. Harrington February 04, 2010
A fascinating image, Carol!Angie M. Davis February 04, 2010
Awesome macro, Carol! #8357131Julianne Bradford February 04, 2010
Now that! Is Totally AWESOME detail Carol!! #8357189Joannie Bertucci February 04, 2010
The bee that ate Manhattan! :-) Amazing details Carol, but I'm scared!:-( #8357222Tammy M. Anderson February 05, 2010
Excellent details and macro, Carol. #8357542David Guzman February 05, 2010
Gorgeous! Great image! I love the position of the bumble bee. Maybe the drool contains pollen particles? #8357869Candice C. Calhoun February 05, 2010
Fabulous closeup work of this busy little guy...bee drool, love it :) Excellent work!ccc #8357872
Julie Burnett February 05, 2010
Fascinating detail, Carol!! An incredible macro!! #8357944Christine Lobsinger February 05, 2010
Wow Carol - you sure know how to make a bee 'pop' off the page... an outstanding macro! Love your title!!!CHRISTINE
SMILING WITH YOU #8358009
Lynn M. Whitt February 05, 2010
This is an amazing macro! Fantastic image... #8358079Mark Dodge February 05, 2010
How do you get in so close like this?!?! Staggering details. Do you have a microscope mounted on your camera? Whoa! #8358344Jack Ryan February 05, 2010
Outstanding close up with excellent detail and color...an amazing shot! Excellent work as always. #8358369Freddy Bland February 05, 2010
Wonderful clarity and colour! This is stunning! #8358487Stephen Mimms February 05, 2010
Great macro and excellent detail. #8358602John Connolly February 05, 2010
WOW! What a superb macro Carol! The detail and color is amazing, well done indeed! #8358832Carol L. Fowler February 05, 2010
Thanks for those comments, everyone! #8359475Kerry Hill February 05, 2010
Awesome details in this fantastic macro, Carol!! #8359922Laura L. Gonzales February 06, 2010
Amazing clarity and details!! Awesome macro!!! Laura #8361712Kelly S. Cavanaugh February 06, 2010
Wow! Fantastic macro, Carol! #8361855Val Feldman February 07, 2010
Ever since your bee with "teeth" my niece has been waiting for another...she's gonna go crazy over this one, Carol...!!! What can I say?? How about - EXCELLENT MACRO!!!! #8363450Carol L. Fowler February 07, 2010
Macros are kinda scary, sometimes! Thanks for the comments! I will try to get different bugs this summer for your niece, Val. #8364188Amy M. Wilson March 26, 2010
Huge congrats on this outstanding Finalist, Carol!!! #8483988Val Feldman March 26, 2010
I'm happy and niece will be happy, too when she sees your Finalist Badge attached! Clan and I give lots of thumbs up on this one and all our biggest congrats...best of luck in the upcoming round! #8484946Patrick Rouzes March 26, 2010
CONGRATULATIONS on this amazing finalist! Carol! WTG! #8485081Ron McEwan March 26, 2010
Another great shot and congratulations are in order again. #8485105Christine Lobsinger March 26, 2010
CONGRATS TO YOU CAROL... A GORGEOUS FINALIST.. BEST OF LUCK IN THE NEXT ROUND!!!SMILING BIG
CHRIS #8485365
Kathy Salerni March 26, 2010
Congrats on your well deserved finalist and good luck in the next round, Carol! #8485366Jack Ryan March 27, 2010
Another congratulations, Carol...very deserving as well. #8486995Debra R. Harder March 27, 2010
WOW...the details here are incredible, Carol! Huge congratulations on another OUTSTANDING finalist!! Deb #8487459Mark Dodge March 27, 2010
I had a feeling about this one... Great job! Congratulations :o) #8487633Carol Flisak March 27, 2010
Outstanding macro, Carol! Excellent details. Congrats on your Finalist and good luck! #8488037Rona L. Schwarz March 28, 2010
What a spectacular macro, Carol!! Tremendous details and perfect title to match! Congratulations and good luck in the next round! #8490203frank w. degenhardt March 28, 2010
Incredible macro my friend. Congratulations on the Finalist my friend. #8491392Sam Britt March 29, 2010
Congrats again, Carol!! #8495960Usman M. Bajwa March 31, 2010
Wonderful image. CONGRATZ on this lovely FINALIST!UB. #8499445
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