• Love the eye! - corydalus
  • Yeah... :) and the pollen on the antenna

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7th on 07-07-07 - Explored on 07-07-07 - 7th picture (of mine) to be seen on Explore.

Comments and faves

  1. abstract 1877, mycologie, corydalus, palko72, and 17 other people added this photo to their favorites.

  2. alamama (60 months ago | reply)

    I want to learn to take pictures like this. This is phenomenal!

  3. Chasing him (60 months ago | reply)

    Amazing colours, amazing details! Wow.

  4. dylwhs (60 months ago | reply)

    Just the thing I want in my garden, the beans are now in bud. Love the detailing.

  5. karenturner (60 months ago | reply)

    aaa - There is a lot of info on the web... I just keep reading and researching and practicing...

    C - Thank you D:

    d - There were bumblebees too, but none of them would cooperate...

  6. dylwhs (60 months ago | reply)

    Pesky things, them bumblebees :D

  7. mycologie (60 months ago | reply)

    fantastic!
    in all my time watching bees, i never saw one enjoying her pollen soooo much.
    what is the bee laying on?

  8. karenturner (60 months ago | reply)

    J - :*

    d - Haha! I think they do it on purpose!! There was one that kept coming back and resting on the flowers I was shooting just long enough to make me thing I should try to focus on him!!

    my - :D Thank you! She was really into it! She is not lying on anything, she is actually suspended from the stamen... If you are asking what kind of flower it is, I can't remember the name, but here is a better picture of the flower itself:

    Blue Cluster

  9. NikonD80 Day Of Storm (60 months ago | reply)

    I think this is a great image!
    I have tagged the image "FlickrsBest" and
    you are invited to join and add it to:


    Well done.
    Please ensure that your image is 'Tagged' - FlickrsBest - Thanks

  10. karenturner (60 months ago | reply)

    Nova - Thank you :)

  11. Sesselja María (60 months ago | reply)

    WOW! This is outstanding, really great macro!

  12. .Chris.K (60 months ago | reply)

    simply oustanding.

  13. ashraib [deleted] (60 months ago | reply)

    Fantastic macro

    WINNER
    You are my winner!
    Please add this photo to
    www.flickr.com/groups/mywinners/

  14. tintinian (60 months ago | reply)

    Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Empyrean Animals (invite only) - post 1 award 2 in the pool, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

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  15. Jeremy-G (60 months ago | reply)

    Fantastic!!! Stunning macro shot! congrats on Explore front page!
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    Seen on the explore page. (?)

  16. *sapa* (60 months ago | reply)

    amazing colour and clarity
    congrats!

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  17. www.jonSpotphotography.com (60 months ago | reply)

    Great detail! I have a closeup of a bee as well but your capture of action is much better. Great job.
    WINNER
    Definitely a winner!!!
    You deserve another one.
    Found in www.flickr.com/groups/mywinners/

  18. juttaschnecke (60 months ago | reply)

    Hi!
    I´m an admin of a group called

    CC
    ContinentalComments/comment_on_any_three-Com e on and join the fun

    and it would be fantastic to have your photo added to our pool.
    Please read the rules.

    Thank you and kind regards,

    Jutta

    Please consider adding your wonderful pic to our running contest, too.

  19. l.a.s. [deleted] (60 months ago | reply)

    Great shot. Seen in Explore.

  20. shotzy (60 months ago | reply)

    WINNER
    Definitely a winner!!!
    You deserve another one.
    Found in www.flickr.com/groups/mywinners/

  21. ~XANE~[AWAY] (60 months ago | reply)

    Knock Knock ... Here is your Invitation ...

  22. Gabino J. (60 months ago | reply)

    fantastic shot, you are invited to join on www.flickr.com/groups/perrumians

  23. TIO... (60 months ago | reply)

    Excellent!!! So nice to discover your photos!!!!
    Wonderful photo - great detail and colours!

    This is a fantastic capture… It’s beautiful and well done…
    I Love it!!! You have Excellent Technique…

    TIO
    Nominee
    Congratulations!
    Your pic becomes nominee of "Shield Of Excellence"
    Please add this photo to
    Shield Of Excellence Group

  24. ilovepics11 (60 months ago | reply)

    your picture is awarded
    as OUTSTANDING!

    EMPYREAN ANIMALS

  25. birdyboo (60 months ago | reply)

    Congratulations! This wonderful image is currently (or was recently) one of Flickr's Top 10 most interesting photos. (It is/was on page one of the calendar view.) Would you please add it to the Top 10 Interestingness pool? It would be a great addition!

  26. _anjolie_ (60 months ago | reply)

    This is gorgeous!

  27. karenturner (59 months ago | reply)

    Wow - Thanks to everyone for the great comments!! :D

  28. Greg Adams Photography (48 months ago | reply)

    WOW!!! This is Great Karen!

    Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Spectacular Insects - invited images only, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

  29. karenturner (48 months ago | reply)

    Thanks Greg!!

  30. charm.s (48 months ago | reply)

    Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Naturally Blue, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

  31. Chris@184 (47 months ago | reply)

    Congratulations!
    Your photo made it to the bottom (top) spot at
    Top 20 Flowers and Bugs!
    Please post it to photos that make it to the top!

  32. karenturner (47 months ago | reply)

    Wow thanks everyone! :)

  33. e_monk (47 months ago | reply)

    Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Stuff With Six Legs, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

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  34. 1ManWithACamera (37 months ago | reply)

    Fantastic macro.

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