Comment from helena6052
Nice initial impact. The composition is great. I love the vibrant colour of the flower. The bee adds interest.
The image needs to be sharpen as it is not clear hence the star rating.Background is not overpowering. I really like the subject matter.Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 04-Feb-2012

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reply by the author on 04-Feb-2012

Thanks very much, appreciate your feedback.

Comment from Rivergirl51
Bumble bees are hard to capture. You lucked out on this one. What I would suggest is to try and sharpen this image a bit as it is blurred. Although if you resized for FAR that might be the problem. Either way it's a great capture of this bee.

 Comment Written 03-Feb-2012

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reply by the author on 03-Feb-2012

Thanks for the review, will give sharpening a try but think it may be to do with resizing.

reply by Rivergirl51 on 03-Feb-2012

I agree...I have done the same thing and my pictures come out with a blur. I would try it anyway as this is a wonderful capture.

reply by the author on 03-Feb-2012

Thanks - have just adjusted sharpening and clarity hopefully this makes it a little better. Sometimes wonder if it is also my eyesight that is the issue :)

Comment from photobeat
nice soft shot mary, really like how simple it is, the colours are so strong , clear and sharp, well done indeed. have a nice weekend, beny ")

 Comment Written 03-Feb-2012

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reply by the author on 03-Feb-2012

Thanks again, hope you have a good weekend also. :) Mary

Comment from Life is but a dream.
This is a lovely capture.

COMPOSITION
The dynamic placement of the flower and bee adds to the dynamism of this image for flowers placed on a diagonal slant give movement to a photo whereas straight up and down give images strength!

You have cropped it nicely, closely for us all to see, it's personal and well done.

TECHNIQUE
I see you hand held it and bug photographers (professional level) get into heated debates about the value of a tripod, especially if you are shooting bees and other rapidly moving insects.

Can you not see that the whole image here is blurred? It is either from handshake, or from breezes blowing, but if we cannot see the stars of the show, being the bee and the flower it just becomes a disappointment (mostly to you as the photographer).

Since you are into bug photography I will give you a tip....most insects can smell us from miles away, it's the carbon dioxide we emit, but some insects, if you breathe on them will freeze...they will freeze long enough for you to capture that award winning image that we as photographers are after.

Happy breathing and happy clicking...this image has a lot of potential...but it need to be sharp as a tack.

 Comment Written 03-Feb-2012

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reply by the author on 03-Feb-2012

Thanks for the indepth review, will give that a try next time. :)

Comment from TripletMom
The purple flower makes a striking contrast to the bee and the almost gray leave in the background. Focus and composition are spot on. Nicely done. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 03-Feb-2012

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reply by the author on 03-Feb-2012

Thanks so much for your review.

Comment from Ufoureah
Lovely photograph. Great use of space and color balance. I particularly like the bright purple. But its out of focus Thank you for sharing this lovely photograph.

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 Comment Written 03-Feb-2012

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reply by the author on 03-Feb-2012

Thanks for your comments.

Comment from canon shooter
It looks like some we have her in the United States. Good job with the light and detail. I would liked to see it a little closer.

 Comment Written 03-Feb-2012

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reply by the author on 03-Feb-2012

Hahahaha that was as close as I was prepared to get - although I am assured they don't sting like ours :) Thanks for the comments.

Comment from photonewbie2
Nice colors and definition,the picture appears to slightly fuzzy, but overall it a good picture. The depth of field draws your attention to the subject.

 Comment Written 02-Feb-2012

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reply by the author on 02-Feb-2012

Thanks so much, appreciate your comments and glad you liked the photo. :)

Comment from EricHcpa
Excellent composition/crop. Lovely color contrast of the flower and the bee. Nice capture - the flowers really catch the eye, then the bee comes into focus, adding interest to the shot.

 Comment Written 02-Feb-2012

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reply by the author on 02-Feb-2012

Thanks so much, appreciate your comments and glad you liked the photo. :)

Comment from kbp painter
great little bee. He seems to have a coat on! I love the way you can see things close up to. this is a good composition and bordering on the abstract in the back in soft tones. love the way the flower is captured too. thanks

 Comment Written 02-Feb-2012

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reply by the author on 02-Feb-2012

Thanks so much, appreciate your comments and glad you liked the photo. :)