Comment from Sange
It is always exciting to find a bee on a flower when you are out and about with your camera.
I am not sure what your settings were here, but I am afraid your focus is off on your main focal point which is the bee.
I am sorry but, I refuse to join the high five club here that gives high marks for everything. It helps no one.
When I started here four years ago, I received less than daily. Those reviews helped me improve my camera skills.
Your shutter speed was far to low to capture a bee and your focus is blurred do to movement by you or because you did not use center metered focal point. Your camera was trying to focus on too many things.
Center meter stops that and allows you to concentrate on just the bee.

 Comment Written 21-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Apr-2016

Thanks I will ensure I check meter next time round. Was taken at 1/8000 F5.6 ISO1000

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Mary,
A beautiful picture of this Bee flitting from flower to flower the sunlight reflecting on her eyes & catching the shimmer on her gossamer wings. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
susan

 Comment Written 20-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 20-Apr-2016

Thanks Susan, LOL supposed to be blind entry so not sure how you guessed it is mine :)

Comment from liseworks
Very nice, love the wings, they look transparent with the movement of them,,great colour, love the view of it to see its face and eyes, nice detail with the focus, great background as well,

 Comment Written 19-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 19-Apr-2016

Thanks so much for your positive feedback. :)

Comment from michiganmike
A superior close up of this honeybee. The focus on the eyes is excellent and the depth of field is superb. Great colors and fine cropping. Best of luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 19-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 19-Apr-2016

Thanks Mike I appreciate your encouraging words ☺

Comment from nature rules
Nice job capturing this bee. I know it is not an easy thing to do with your camera. Your colors are great and gives a natural surrounding to this guy...with nice light and shadow in the bg. Good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 19-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 19-Apr-2016

Thanks for your positive feedback ☺

reply by nature rules on 19-Apr-2016

U R most welcome! :D

Comment from Joelgraphuchin
A lovely shot of a bee. Thank you for making this close up. I can easily enjoy this bee's beauty and pose. Focus is good. Framing is delightful. It keeps the bee as the point of interest.

Well done and thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 19-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 19-Apr-2016

Thanks Joel your encouraging feedback is appreciated ☺

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
An interesting initial impact.
Nice still action shot.
Subtle illumination.
Bokeh effects lend a visually soothing backdrop.
Subtle illumination.
Diffused focusing.
Best of luck in the contest!
Thanks for sharing...

 Comment Written 19-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 19-Apr-2016

Thanks for your encouraging feedback ☺

Comment from GaliaG
nice capture of the bee wing movement, but there is no good focus in any place in this photo and also the background as to much spots and colors marks that distracts

thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 19-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 19-Apr-2016

Thanks for your feedback ☺