Comment from Shadow catcher
Big Congrats, Steve! What a stunning capture of this bee,excellent focus and beautiful color saturation,love the catchlight and well defined wing veining,even the 'fur' is detailed. I especially like how it fills the frame,a stunner of a shot!

 Comment Written 01-Aug-2021

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reply by the author on 02-Aug-2021

Thank you so much LeeAnn for your wonderful review. Thank you especially for your more than generous rating. Very much appreciated ~ Steve

Comment from supergold
a wonderful close up S. of this bumble bee perched on the bright orange-red flowers; an outstanding capture of of the tiny body hair with such sharp details;

 Comment Written 27-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 27-Jul-2021

Thank you very much for your review.

Comment from Freelo59
This is pretty amazing photography here.i like the orange flower and how you can see thru the bees wings the orange and with his yellow body is great complimentary colors.good luck

 Comment Written 25-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 25-Jul-2021

Thank you so much for your wonderful review and especially for your highest rating. You have made my day.

Comment from Malmax
Awesome capture FS and such a beautiful entry for the contest!
I'm so intrigued by the two projections that resemble horns..this Bee has incredible detail and is doing its thing perfectly! I wish you all the best in the contest!
VO

 Comment Written 25-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 25-Jul-2021

Thank you for your review and great wishes.

Comment from photoman12
This fantastic. Such great details. I never knew a bee's wings are transparent. The orange flower makes the bee jump off the screen. Look at the "fur" on the body. The head has excellent details.

 Comment Written 25-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 25-Jul-2021

Thank you so very much for your review.

Comment from cleo85
This close-up is impressive. Your photo is perfect focused and exposed and has good depth. I enjoy the realism of light and color and the sharpness of detail. Even the antennas and single hairs are pin sharp. The reflections at the eyes and on the back of the bee are especial interesting. That we see the background the transparent wings is especial interesting. The Bee is excellent placed within the frame. The diagonal presentation of the insect pleases the eyes of the viewers. The composition is balanced,

 Comment Written 25-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 25-Jul-2021

Thank you so very much for your review.

reply by cleo85 on 25-Jul-2021

Yiou're very welcome! :o)