On closer inspection... a Blue Banded Bee (it's one of Australia's native bees)
A Blue Banded Bee-copter
I was very pleased with these captures - taken with my 55-250mm telephoto zoom lens :)
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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them.” ~ Elliot Erwitt
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Weekend Flowers & a Surprise
I ventured out into the backyard for some photographic inspiration. We only have ONE bush in the backyard (a Duranta) so I am not sure why I was searching for inspiration there, but I discovered a treasure by chance...
On closer inspection... a Blue Banded Bee (it's one of Australia's native bees)
A Blue Banded Bee-copter
I was very pleased with these captures - taken with my 55-250mm telephoto zoom lens :)
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On closer inspection... a Blue Banded Bee (it's one of Australia's native bees)
A Blue Banded Bee-copter
I was very pleased with these captures - taken with my 55-250mm telephoto zoom lens :)
Sharing with:
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ReplyDeleteSuch amazing close-ups. No3, with the wings looking like stained glass windows and the purple of the flower coming through; how furry the bee is! I never realised before. And the last picture with its wings looking the rotors of a helicopter, and that amazing capture of the eyes with their multidirectional vision.
ReplyDeleteHi Liz, today I am calling by as another participant from Flowers On Saturday, you deserve to be pleased with the results, they are stunning.
ReplyDeletethese are amazing shots! your duranta is a beauty.
ReplyDeleteI love that macro, where I can even see the flimsy wings of that bee!
ReplyDeletecute little bee butt! but that last shot is great!!! perfect hover action!
ReplyDeleteyou gotta be pleased with these shots Liz, they are wicked. I especially like the hovering 'copter' bee shot.
ReplyDeleteWell done
Have a great weekend
Beautiful photos, especially I like the last one.
ReplyDeleteRegards and best wishes
that last shot is SpEcTaCuLaR!!!!!
ReplyDeleteAmazing photo darling! I hope one day to make photo like this!!
ReplyDeleteGreat colour combinations.
ReplyDeleteGreetings,
Filip
Wow -- amazing and beautiful captures Liz. :)
ReplyDeleteThese are amazing shots. You never know where you will find inspiration
ReplyDeleteAmazing shots, especially that last one.
ReplyDeleteOh, cool Bee-copter...
ReplyDelete:) ahahaa... super
xoxo, Juliana
thats really a sweet surprise! thanks for sharing this wonderful pics with us :)
ReplyDeleteI love bees in flight. You've captured them beautifully. I've never seen a blue-banded bumble. Love the flowers as backdrop.
ReplyDeleteWonderful pictures with lovely light and colors.
ReplyDeletegreetings, Joop
Wonderful pictures!!
ReplyDeletehugs doris
I wonder how much I miss by simply not EXPECTING to see the miracle. Thank you for reminding me to raise the bar.
ReplyDeleteCristal
Oh you found some beauties. Well done!
ReplyDeleteYou have had a fine model for your shots today. He must be a very happy bee working away in the midst of all of that lavender. Fabulous captures. genie
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteShamrock
Wow Liz, your lens certainly delivers! You have caught some wonderful native bee shots, especially love the last. They love the Duranta don't they.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely breath taking ,Liz, love them all but the last is stunning
ReplyDeleteamazing shots, love the last...what a big bee....
ReplyDeleteVery, very cool shots. I've never heard of a blue banded bee. Is that real or something you made up? Anyway, the bee-coptor made me laugh out loud! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWOW those are very cool. Love the last one. Great job!
ReplyDeleteStunning colors and details in these photos!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful. I'm just amazed at that last shot. Wow
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely Beautiful!! Amazing shots!!
ReplyDeleteI really like these! That last one is super cool (that is a technical term). ;)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your win at Shoot. Edit. Submit. Yur last really is a fantastic shot Liz.
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