- 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.
7th on 07-07-07 - Explored on 07-07-07 - 7th picture (of mine) to be seen on Explore.
This photo was taken on July 7, 2007 using a Nikon D80.
Comments and faves
abstract 1877, mycologie, corydalus, palko72, and 17 other people added this photo to their favorites.
alamama (60 months ago | reply)
I want to learn to take pictures like this. This is phenomenal!
Chasing him (60 months ago | reply)
Amazing colours, amazing details! Wow.
dylwhs (60 months ago | reply)
Just the thing I want in my garden, the beans are now in bud. Love the detailing.
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...
Jen333 (60 months ago | reply)
Wow!
dylwhs (60 months ago | reply)
Pesky things, them bumblebees :D
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?
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:
NikonD80 Day Of Storm (60 months ago | reply)
I think this is a great image!

I have tagged the image "FlickrsBest" and
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Well done.
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karenturner (60 months ago | reply)
Nova - Thank you :)
Sesselja María (60 months ago | reply)
WOW! This is outstanding, really great macro!
eva~❀ (60 months ago | reply)
great shot!
You are invited to join Flickr Stars!
.Chris.K (60 months ago | reply)
simply oustanding.
encyclopediabotanica (60 months ago | reply)
WOW!
ashraib [deleted] (60 months ago | reply)
Fantastic macro
You are my winner!
Please add this photo to
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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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Jeremy-G (60 months ago | reply)
Fantastic!!! Stunning macro shot! congrats on Explore front page!
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*sapa* (60 months ago | reply)
amazing colour and clarity
congrats!
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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.

Definitely a winner!!!
You deserve another one.
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juttaschnecke (60 months ago | reply)
Hi!
I´m an admin of a group called
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and it would be fantastic to have your photo added to our pool.
Please read the rules.
Thank you and kind regards,
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Please consider adding your wonderful pic to our running contest, too.
l.a.s. [deleted] (60 months ago | reply)
Great shot. Seen in Explore.
shotzy (60 months ago | reply)
Definitely a winner!!!
You deserve another one.
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~XANE~[AWAY] (60 months ago | reply)
Knock Knock ... Here is your Invitation ...
Gabino J. (60 months ago | reply)
fantastic shot, you are invited to join on www.flickr.com/groups/perrumians
larsvandegoor.com (60 months ago | reply)
Magnifique
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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

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ilovepics11 (60 months ago | reply)
your picture is awarded

as OUTSTANDING!
EMPYREAN ANIMALS
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!
_anjolie_ (60 months ago | reply)
This is gorgeous!
Torsten Reuschling (60 months ago | reply)
Great shot!!

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macropoulos (60 months ago | reply)
Fantastic bee macro!
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BAM @ GOSH phase 2a (60 months ago | reply)
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karenturner (59 months ago | reply)
Wow - Thanks to everyone for the great comments!! :D
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!
karenturner (48 months ago | reply)
Thanks Greg!!
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!
mrykly (48 months ago | reply)
I saw this fantastic capture at

Top 20 Flowers and Bugs!
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Chris@184 (47 months ago | reply)
Congratulations!
Top 20 Flowers and Bugs!
Your photo made it to the bottom (top) spot at
Please post it to photos that make it to the top!
karenturner (47 months ago | reply)
Wow thanks everyone! :)
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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1ManWithACamera (37 months ago | reply)
Fantastic macro.