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I snapped a picture of a blue banded bee getting ready for the night with the sunset in the background.
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Randomness By Cheeky says:

This is a fantastic photograph
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Ariel.. says:

your a master in macro world! wonderful capture!
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A n d r e a s L o. says:

Awesome!! :-)
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austinbriab says:

He looks like he is asleep..wonderful image.
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Jock the terrible says:

the lighting is spot on with the sunlight behind, a well balanced shot.
10/10!
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Steve Stone says:

Really superb - fantastic image. Well balanced use of fill-in flash too!
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AndréRocha says:

Amazing picture!
The DOF is very beautiful.
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Bloody hell that's awesome! There are some real great shots in your stream. Well done.

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d.kumar says:

Fabulous capture !!!
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omarrun says:

Great capture

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CodenameShaider says:

wonderful macro shot...very clear and the DOF, superb.
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Anna Pawleta says:

oh gosh this is gorgeous!
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Peter2222 says:

Great shot!!!!!!!!!!!!
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g-ny says:

WOW!!!outstanding

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sylvan. says:

wtf!!!!!! AWESOME!! Such a unique photo .. really excellent!! looks great on black :) beautifully taken!

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Very clever, great focus & Dof!
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Betty Sue says:

wonderful, fantastic capture!

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bratan says:

awesome!!!
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mugley says:

Everything that can be said about this one has already been said, except for maybe "what a lovely photo of a train". But that would be a very silly thing to say. Great work as usual.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

a0k1 says:

Great capture!
Very nice colours!
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norbography says:

Superb.

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FatPete [deleted] says:

This looks great against the sunset. My macro lens arrived this morning so I've got a long way to go before matching the quality of your photos!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

curious_spider says:

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Huh. He actually is sorta blue, isn't he?

This is perfectly framed. Well-done capture.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

moonwire says:

very very gorgeous. this is national geographic material.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

wagoldby says:

Well done! You are keeping up your fantastic level of work! very nice!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Vermin Inc says:

Brilliant! - you find just the best bugs.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Lab2112 says:

Alternative title: "After a night out on the town"

:-)

I really like how the sunset draws attention to the slumbering bee. Nice on, Louise!

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nature_lover says:

Wonderful!
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MamaLola* says:

Superb macro and bokeh!!
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Arun_Manohar says:

Cant believe the detail in this picture! and it definitely is lovely when viewed large! an instant favorite
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aussiegall says:

Thank you all for your words of encouragement and invites.They are very much appreciated
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Ozventure says:

Brilliant photo.

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Mrs Magic says:

This is superb! I'd quite like to fall asleep too!
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Melissa_A says:

This is awesome...what a macro! The sun in the back is brilliant!
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Tommok says:

Well spotted! Completely fabulous shot!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Dave Yiu says:

That is amazing!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

toltequita says:

A bee in the Circus!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

lonniec61 says:

another neat one!!!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

jciv says:

Wow. Very artistic. Great lighting and excellent detail on the bee. This has to be your best sleeping bee shot. How is it holding on?
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Lord V says:

Wonderful- love the way they bite the stem to stop falling off :)
Brian V.
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Gorgeous Louise
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

arcflower says:

Oh, fantastic! Another wonderful bee (in)action shot! I love the detail.
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abhijeetv says:

Wonderful details!! Awesome shot!

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Little♥Krawler says:

An awesome macro.....the details and clarity is excellent. A great shot!
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mimbrava says:

Truly awesome. Congratulations that it's on the main Explore page.

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silviaON says:

wow - fantastic capture !!!
have a wonderful day :)

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Congrats!!

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Paul Pagano says:

Congratulations on making explore front page! An excellent shot!

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aurora says:

Amazing!!! Really great photograph. The bee is so near.
FANTASTIC!!!!

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cricechen says:

great capture.
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redmann says:

Wow, this is amazing! What an incredible shot! Very well done!

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carmelolarr@ says:

No se de donde sacas esas abejitas tan bonitas con esos ojos azules pero son geniales.Un saludo.
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Sandi Marie says:

Just seen this on the Explore page! Congrats!

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labaronesa says:

I am so impressed that you were able to capture such a clear view of this bee. They don't seem to stay still long enough for me to photograph them!!
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pxlpusher says:

Just great! Reminds me of Mr Bean when he falls asleep and tilts forward on his head :))

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Wonderful Job!

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Stunning macro shot. The clarity is beautiful

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Zuchini says:

FANTASTI SHOT, a brilliant capture!!!!

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MorningThief581 says:

absolutely fantastic!
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Jocko B. says:

Great backlighting and terrific capture. I empathize with the bee - I did the same thing in the kitchen today.
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sanny16x says:

Ohhhhh! never saw a sleeping bee! such a wonderful, fantastic capture, i just love it!

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kktp_ says:

magic moment you caught here, sunset backdrop is also perfect for his sleepy pose :)

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The Black Ninja says:

Amazing detail. Never seen a bee with blue banding before. Great macro capture.

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Giandomenico Ricci says:

How interesting.......so much to contemplate! Great idea to photo this.....
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luca19632 says:

Magnific shot! Thank you for sharing these stunning image.
BRAVO!!!
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Fave, obviously...
Thank you again
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ohhla says:

sweet =D
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Doc Tony Photography says:

fantastic macro!!! you are number 2!!!

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David Lev says:

Awesome!!

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bellabellinsky says:

i never saw that :)

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curiousjackson says:

Great Capture... so they just fall asleep where they land and fold up for the night? Incredible!
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marlohk says:

Amazing Shot nice capture
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psicopat says:

Extraordinary !
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K H U B U O says:

outstanding capture!
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this is incredible!
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Another beauty and an instant FAV.

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mugley says:

^^ That's not a bee, this is a bee!
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Melissa_A says:

#2 way to go!! Congrats it is a brilliant shot!
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Perfect!
Absolutely fantastic composition!
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labaronesa says:

Gail, Yesterday, when I commented on this photo, I hadn't looked at it large. Just saw it on the Explore Page (congrats!) and viewed it at max....wow....the clarity is incredible. Well done!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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test_htp_ygo_pt says:

Great photo!
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limowreck666 says:

outstanding, well deserving of some front page action! :D
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tweet70 says:

This is awsome
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Ixixi..Hy..Eza..Met pagi...Lg ngapa neh?
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Jill's Junk says:

Great shot. FAved. Huge eyes!
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Magda70 says:

wonderful
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jojo79 says:

WOW truely stunning and well worthy of Flickr fame!

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reginald_dlani says:

wow!!, very cool. I never realized that some bees sleep out in the open like that. Even more so in such an unusual position.

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davesnothome says:

Good on ya Louise ...or is it fairdinkum? Can't remember. This is a really great picture ...do these bees really find something to hang onto with their jaws? The little fella even has his legs tucked up underneath himself to keep his little bee hands warm.
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Expectant Alchemist says:

Superb! Simply excellent in all details.
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