Comment from cleo85
This close-up is charming. I like the softness of light, which allows refinement of detail. Your photo is well focused and exposed and has good depth. The shallow background emphasizes the bee nicely. The panorama format is perfect. The branch is excellently placed within the frame. The composition is balanced.

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2021

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reply by the author on 07-Mar-2021

Thank you very much! Have a great night! Lori

Comment from supergold
a very good composition Lori of this bumblee bee looking for some pollen and nectar on the crab apple blossoms; very sharp focus, just a tad too dark;

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2021

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2021

Thanks so much again Fred! Have a great weekend! Lori

Comment from Shadow catcher
that bee is beautifully focused as it visits the lovely crab apple blossoms. They stand out very well against the darker background. Colors and lighting are beautiful and the image is very nicely composed; best wishes to you in the contest!

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2021

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2021

Thanks so much for the very nice review! Have a great day! Lori

Comment from Sean T Phelan
It's a little bit Shadowy,Lori,but I know what I'm lookin' at and I realize that a lot of times Shadows and such just can't be helped!
Hey.I like it! : )
~Sean

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2021

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2021

Thanks so much Sean! Have a great day! Lori

reply by Sean T Phelan on 06-Mar-2021

You're very welcome,Lori!

Comment from JirinaInspire
Nice photograph of this busy bee pollinating crabapple; great background is showing the colored blooms and the bee with very nicely natural colors good details and overall pleasing presentation

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2021

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reply by the author on 05-Mar-2021

Thanks so much for the very nice review! Have a great day! Lori

Comment from michiganmike
A fine shot. The crab apple blossoms look great against that dark background and the bumblebee is very sharp. Great colors and nice cropping. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2021

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reply by the author on 05-Mar-2021

Thanks so much again! Have a great day! Lori

Comment from nikman
Quite a good looking entry into the competition posted here! Your fine and off-centre composition offers us an enjoyable view of your bee and its nice location. Exposure and sharpness are good. Well done and good luck!

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2021

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reply by the author on 05-Mar-2021

Thanks so much again my friend! Lori

Comment from alaskapat
I love the crabapple blossoms and can't wait till they start to bloom here.
Nice capture of the bee, I like it's position within this scene, well focused, this image is clear, exposure is correct, colors and tones appear natural in this light. Nice detail in the bee.
Well composed and presented! Best wishes to you in this contest!

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2021

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reply by the author on 05-Mar-2021

Thanks so much again my friend! Lori