Green Bee

Shirley, the colors and the details in the bee are great.  The sparkle in it's thorax is terrific and the details in it's eye are way cool. your comp. has the bee well positioned along with plenty of flower color.  I can't id the bee.

Hi Shirley,

I apologize for missing this one.  Looks pretty good and you should be able to come in closer with your macro setup.  I like the use of the diffuser and it enabled you to light up the scene without blowing out any highlights.  I would come in closer so that you do not have to crop and this halictid bee has lots of sculpture on its exoskeleton which is worth capturing for a macro shot.  A nice photo and well done.......................Jim

Thank you Mark and Jim.  I appreciate all comments and suggestions on here.  I am learning so much.  I have even noticed when out in the field shooting, some of the expert advice I have received here has come to mind before I click the shutter!  Anyway, I was not familiar with this bee at all, and so was keeping somewhat more distance than I normally do with my setup of twin flash and diffuser, so that I wouldn't get attacked and stung. I am assuming, Jim, that his "halictid bee" would not have stung me, since you are suggesting that I should have been in closer?  I would like to know for the next time, should I see one again.  Thanks again, and no problem in you missing the shot to start with, I know I don't get to comment on every shot, and I sure don't expect others to.