Comment from Barbara L.
Great look at these two insects! The sharpness and detail are excellent. The lighting is wonderful. The colors are nice and natural. The smooth out of focus background is lovely.

 Comment Written 21-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Aug-2018

Thank you very much :)

Comment from Lilibug6
This is a really cool shot! I like that you got two different kinds of insects on this flower! The focus is very good! The color is great=) The lighting is very nice! Great job and thanks for sharing! Lori

 Comment Written 21-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Aug-2018

Thank you very much!

reply by Lilibug6 on 23-Aug-2018

My pleasure! Lori

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
This is a wonderful shot of nature! Great timing! You have framed it well. Light and sharpness are very effective in creating a lovely capture. Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 21-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Aug-2018

Thank you very much for your flattering comments and six star rating on this one. That was nice of you :)

Comment from cakemp55
Beautifully captured image of these two insects on the same pretty mauve. They do look like they are communicating together.
Lighting is excellent and so is focus and clarity. Great composition. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 21-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Aug-2018

Thank you kindly for the six star rating, and your very nice comments :)

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
A rare find!
Excellent choice of a micro subject given a prominent presentation with its favorite bloom!

Sharply focused.
Nicely framed.
Warmly lit.
Brownish verdant backdrop lends a retro feel.

Nice perspective & narrow DOF.

Thanks for sharing...

 Comment Written 21-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Aug-2018

Thank you!

Comment from Browncat
Outstanding focus on the beetle and bee! Each of these insects can move quickly, so that's an extra compliment that you captured them so well together.

 Comment Written 20-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Aug-2018

Thank you very much for your nice comments :)

Comment from michiganmike
A beautiful shot. The beetle looks somewhat like a "lightning bug". The flowers are shown in fine detail and colors could not be better. A remarkable scene and an impeccable image.

 Comment Written 20-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Aug-2018

Thank you very much Mike for your flattering comments. And the six star rating is nice too!

Comment from cleo85
It looks as if there is enough of the flower for both of them. The photo is very impressive. Even the fine hairs of the bee and the segments of the bug's antennas are visible. I admire the excellent defined detail and the exquisite natural colors.

 Comment Written 20-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Aug-2018

Thank you very much Cleo. Your comments make me smile, and the six star rating is like the cherry on top. Thank you :)

reply by cleo85 on 23-Aug-2018

You're most welcome. :o)

Comment from mjamiemoore83
I love how you were able to catch both. The flowers are beautiful as well. This is a great shot. Thank you very much for sharing this picture with us.

 Comment Written 20-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Aug-2018

Than k you very much!

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Grace,
A beautiful & interestin picture with the Bombus Impatiens~ bumble bee who is sucking nectar from the lavender coloured florets & the Orange & black Soldier Beetle making it's way down the Flower spike towards the Bee waving it's long antennae about, the Bee keeping an eye on the Beetle. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques& sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 20-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Aug-2018

Thank you very much Susan!