Comment from supergold
a wonderful macro capture of this bee: a less common profile view; nice colors of the flower's stamens; good lighting, framing and sharp focus;

 Comment Written 20-May-2016

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reply by the author on 20-May-2016

Thanks so much Fred appreciate our positive feedback. :) Mary

Comment from jesuel
What an amazing photo I really like how you got in close the collar is great the detail is great excellent depth great lighting just perfect fine work here

 Comment Written 18-May-2016

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reply by the author on 18-May-2016

Thanks so much James for your positive and encouraging feedback. :) Mary

Comment from hchriste
Well done, good macro, good focus on the bee and flower, like the bokeh, good exposure and good depth of field, well done

 Comment Written 17-May-2016

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reply by the author on 18-May-2016

Thanks so much, I appreciate your positive feedback. :) Mary

reply by hchriste on 20-May-2016

welcome

Comment from cs144
What a wonderful photograph. The colors are marvelous and the framing is perfect. I love that the bee is upside down not on top of the flower like in most shots. Perfect focus on the bee.

 Comment Written 17-May-2016

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reply by the author on 18-May-2016

Thanks so much, I appreciate your positive feedback. :) Mary

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
Super close-up shot of nature! You have framed it well. The light, colour and the composition have worked well. Good effort!

 Comment Written 17-May-2016

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reply by the author on 18-May-2016

Thanks so much, I appreciate your positive feedback. :) Mary

Comment from Lolly Cardinal
Fantastic flower and bee. Colors are just awesome on both the flower and the little one! He is so close and pretty one can see his eyes, Centered, detailed and shadowed properly. Fantastic eye viewer.
Thanks for showing.
Congratulations and Good Luck!
Have a wonderful day.

 Comment Written 17-May-2016

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reply by the author on 18-May-2016

Thanks so much Lolly, I appreciate your positive feedback. :) Mary

Comment from michiganmike
A beautiful shot in every regard. The honeybee is shown in very fine detail and the flower is outstanding. I like the colors and the fine complimentary background.

 Comment Written 17-May-2016

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reply by the author on 18-May-2016

Thanks so much Mike, I appreciate your positive feedback. :) Mary

Comment from dalebraatz
what a wonderful first impression. Love the close up shot of this bee, very good details and textures have been captured here in bee and flower. Very pleasing to look at. Thank you for sharing. dale

 Comment Written 17-May-2016

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reply by the author on 18-May-2016

Thanks so much Dale, I appreciate your positive feedback. :) Mary

Comment from CammyCards
Excellent focus. Original and pleasing composition. Like the way it is upside down. The lighting really brings out the bee's body. Overall nice!

 Comment Written 17-May-2016

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reply by the author on 18-May-2016

Thanks so much, I appreciate your positive feedback. :) Mary

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
A fantastic picture of the Honey Bee on the Gum Tree Blossom collecting pollen, the light catching a sparkle in her eye & the shine on her abdomen. Beautiful close up composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 17-May-2016

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reply by the author on 17-May-2016

Thanks Susan (see personal msg) : ) Mary