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Old 07-13-2009, 06:36 AM
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I was just sitting there and this bumble bee landed on a scotch thistle next to me , so i took some shots and here they are. hope you like.

Bumble bee on Thistle

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Old 07-13-2009, 06:45 AM
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The bumble bee the scotch thistle the spider webs, some one was having a good day. Beautiful shot.
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Old 07-13-2009, 06:46 AM
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Wow! He is a big boy. I love the sharp detail! Great job, I can see the lines in his wings so clearly as well as his plump fuzziness. Great color and detail in the thistle as well.
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As usual Try, Great detail, DoF and composition. Nice work buddy.

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Old 07-13-2009, 07:54 AM
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I really like this kind of stuff. The thistles color is nice. Thanks for sharing
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Old 07-13-2009, 10:20 AM
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Great Shot Tryfan! Sometimes Nature just drops by and we get the benifits because you were prepared!!! Great Capture of the Bee and the Thistle;
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Great Shot Tryfan! Sometimes Nature just drops by and we get the benifits because you were prepared!!! Great Capture of the Bee and the Thistle;
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Old 07-13-2009, 04:49 PM
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crystal clear shot! Love the detail you can see on the bee.
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Great image. I love the detail on the bee's wings.
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Beautiful shot and lucky you...right place, right time, camera ready...
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