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Sweat Bee & Trout Lily
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Sweat Bee & Trout Lily

by Wayne Jones

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted April 28, 2011123 views5 comments
The insects want crazy over the new Trout Lily blooms yesterday in the local woods. This little sweat bee is one of the more colorful pollinators. (fam. Halictidae -- there are dozens of look-alikes in at least 4 genera, so I'll just stop at the family name)

Canon 50D
Sigma 150mm. Macro
1/100 sec. @ f/7.1; ISO 200
Hand-held, but resting my arm on the ground, shooting in prone position.

Comments

5 comments
Comment posted by BorgesiusBeckles on April 29, 2011 at 12:30 PM
Sweet image Wayne,i like the sharpness,color comp.,and nice dof. :cool:
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Comment posted by Craig Strand on May 1, 2011 at 6:56 PM
Beautiful job Wayne and thanks for the insect info.
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Comment posted by Mike Moats on May 1, 2011 at 8:07 PM
Great critter shot Wayne
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Comment posted by Barrie Courtenay on May 2, 2011 at 4:26 AM
Superb :toast: :toast: :toast:
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Comment posted by Varina Patel on May 4, 2011 at 7:12 AM
Nice! The irridescent color is wonderful against the bright orange flower. Love the details. Well done, Wayne.
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