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Topknot

© Carol L. Fowler

Topknot

Uploaded: February 04, 2010 16:04:59

Description

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

Comments

Ron McEwan February 04, 2010

There are macro's and then there are macro's very well don Carol, the detail is exceptional here. #1235048

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic February 04, 2010

Great (!!!) close up. Wonderful details. Perfect title :-). #8356928

Barbara Waldoch February 04, 2010

Terrific macro, Carol!
#8357032

Steve M. Harrington February 04, 2010

A fascinating image, Carol!
Steve #8357107

Angie M. Davis February 04, 2010

Awesome macro, Carol! #8357131

Julianne Bradford February 04, 2010

Now that! Is Totally AWESOME detail Carol!! #8357189

Joannie Bertucci level-classic February 04, 2010

The bee that ate Manhattan! :-) Amazing details Carol, but I'm scared!:-( #8357222

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe February 05, 2010

Excellent details and macro, Carol. #8357542

David Guzman February 05, 2010

Gorgeous! Great image! I love the position of the bumble bee. Maybe the drool contains pollen particles? #8357869

Candice C. Calhoun level-deluxe 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!! #8357944

Christine Lobsinger level-classic February 05, 2010

Wow Carol - you sure know how to make a bee 'pop' off the page... an outstanding macro! Love your title!!!
Brillant details/colouring!!!

CHRISTINE
SMILING WITH YOU #8358009

Lynn M. Whitt February 05, 2010

This is an amazing macro! Fantastic image... #8358079

Mark 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! #8358344

Jack Ryan February 05, 2010

Outstanding close up with excellent detail and color...an amazing shot! Excellent work as always. #8358369

Freddy Bland February 05, 2010

Wonderful clarity and colour! This is stunning! #8358487

Stephen Mimms level-addict February 05, 2010

Great macro and excellent detail. #8358602

John Connolly February 05, 2010

WOW! What a superb macro Carol! The detail and color is amazing, well done indeed! #8358832

Carol L. Fowler February 05, 2010

Thanks for those comments, everyone! #8359475

Kerry Hill February 05, 2010

Awesome details in this fantastic macro, Carol!! #8359922

Laura L. Gonzales level-classic February 06, 2010

Amazing clarity and details!! Awesome macro!!! Laura #8361712

Kelly S. Cavanaugh February 06, 2010

Wow! Fantastic macro, Carol! #8361855

Val Feldman level-deluxe 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!!!! #8363450

Carol 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. #8364188

Amy M. Wilson March 26, 2010

Huge congrats on this outstanding Finalist, Carol!!! #8483988

Val Feldman level-deluxe 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! #8484946

Patrick Rouzes level-classic March 26, 2010

CONGRATULATIONS on this amazing finalist! Carol! WTG! #8485081

Ron McEwan March 26, 2010

Another great shot and congratulations are in order again. #8485105

Christine Lobsinger level-classic March 26, 2010

CONGRATS TO YOU CAROL... A GORGEOUS FINALIST.. BEST OF LUCK IN THE NEXT ROUND!!!

SMILING BIG
CHRIS #8485365

Kathy Salerni level-classic March 26, 2010

Congrats on your well deserved finalist and good luck in the next round, Carol! #8485366

Jack Ryan March 27, 2010

Another congratulations, Carol...very deserving as well. #8486995

Debra R. Harder March 27, 2010

WOW...the details here are incredible, Carol! Huge congratulations on another OUTSTANDING finalist!! Deb #8487459

Mark Dodge March 27, 2010

I had a feeling about this one... Great job! Congratulations :o) #8487633

Carol Flisak level-classic March 27, 2010

Outstanding macro, Carol! Excellent details. Congrats on your Finalist and good luck! #8488037

Rona 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! #8490203

frank w. degenhardt March 28, 2010

Incredible macro my friend. Congratulations on the Finalist my friend. #8491392

Sam Britt March 29, 2010

Congrats again, Carol!! #8495960

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic March 31, 2010

Wonderful image. CONGRATZ on this lovely FINALIST!

UB. #8499445


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