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Yellow Butterfly and Bee Attack

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Posted by Larry Douglas on December 6, 2012 at 2:38 PM
While at the mission San Xavier del Bac I was photographing some blooming cactus when this butterfly landed on a flower and a bee seem to attack. A fun shot.
Posted by Don Grall on December 7, 2012 at 12:47 PM
Larry, that is a terrific shot to get both insects sharp with such a narrow depth of field. Big congrats.
Posted by Doug Koepsel on December 8, 2012 at 5:32 PM
The large compound eye of the butterfly gives it a look of fear.
Posted by Paul Wegemann on December 9, 2012 at 9:44 AM
Nice timing, Larry. This is a very cool shot.
Posted by Joshua Hardin on December 13, 2012 at 8:25 PM
One of my favorite of your images Larry! Such an unusual moment. Great sharpness and patience to grab this shot!