Posted by Ina (Krugersdorp, South Africa) on 15 March 2008 in Animal & Insect and Portfolio.
Remember the two benefits of failure. First, if you do fail, you learn what doesn't work; and second, the failure gives you the opportunity to try a new approach ~Roger Von Oech~
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Wonderful detail in this gentle image. I like the way the light shines on the bee. A super image.
15 Mar 2008 12:23am
@Michael Skorulski: Thanks Michael!
The bee seems to have the right approach. I am sure she will find nectar in that lovely blue flower.
15 Mar 2008 3:07am
beautiful with the vivid colors
15 Mar 2008 3:19am
Lovely capture!
15 Mar 2008 4:10am
superbe ! Marie
15 Mar 2008 5:04am
Nice shot. Great focus & details :)
15 Mar 2008 5:34am
Succulent slice of Life, love this, bravo
15 Mar 2008 6:38am
@Lorraine: Thanks Lorraine!
Great macro!! I like the way of light ;)
15 Mar 2008 7:44am
Love watching bees on flowers . . they are just beginning to emerge here in the UK spring warmer weather.
15 Mar 2008 8:23am
Well, your approach here obviously worked perfectly, well done!
15 Mar 2008 8:24am
great macro!
15 Mar 2008 9:08am
Lovely macro, sharp details and colours are vibrant. Well done.
15 Mar 2008 9:35am
Beautiful light and colors...
15 Mar 2008 10:38am
Great close-up!!!
15 Mar 2008 11:39am
wow - amazing details
15 Mar 2008 11:43am
Beautiful light, excellent shot.
15 Mar 2008 12:31pm
I forgot to ask if you used a macro attachment or close-up filter on this?
15 Mar 2008 2:27pm
A long time without visiting your blog but I,ve seen all your last photos and they,re wonderful in colours,detail,composition ... Olé.
15 Mar 2008 2:42pm
Wow, fantastic close up. Detail, texture and colours are fantastic.
15 Mar 2008 3:32pm
@Graham Russon: Thank you Graham!
This is definitely not a failure, Ina, it's fantastic! The bee has just the right posture and its color matches so well the flower's color!
15 Mar 2008 3:46pm
@Illuci: Thanks!
Absolutly amazing Ina. This is just perfect!
15 Mar 2008 4:18pm
@standley: Thanks Richard!
Simply wonderful!
15 Mar 2008 4:35pm
A beautiful shot, Ina…full of beautiful color and crisp detail! Perfect DOF.
15 Mar 2008 7:59pm
Wow! Really WOW!! Perfection!
17 Mar 2008 10:21pm
Another nice shot, and in such harsh light. But the effect works great!
23 Mar 2008 6:33pm
@Dang: Thanks Dang!
awesome macro
28 Mar 2008 9:03pm
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