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Green Bee on Dahlia
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Green Bee on Dahlia

by scott lanz

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted November 6, 2016192 views5 comments
A green sweat bee forages for pollen on dahlia. Taken this summer with Nikon D600, 150 f2.8 macro @f7.1, 1/400, iso 800 (single image, natural light, no flash) at Fellows Riverside Gardens, Youngstown. Suggestions and other comments welcome. 

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5 comments
Comment posted by Mark Seaver on November 6, 2016 at 10:43 AM
The colors here are wonderful, Scott, so warm and inviting.  That little bee sure pops.  The oof touches of color are a terrific addition.
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Comment posted by Yun Gao on November 6, 2016 at 8:51 PM
Beautiful colors and great background, Scott. The green bee is lovely with great details in eyes. Nice work!
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Comment posted by Balan Vinod on November 7, 2016 at 7:44 AM
The output is gorgeous Scott. The fine glow across makes this image. Very well done

Balan Vinod
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Comment posted by Alberto Patiño on November 7, 2016 at 12:11 PM
The strong color contrast between flower and bee works very well. Come to think of it, I don't remember coming across green bees before frown
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Comment posted by Ed Williams on November 8, 2016 at 12:49 AM
Wow! Wonderful colors on both the bee and the flower and amazing, sharp details. Great shot.
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