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I spotted this rather tatty winged bumble bee enjoying the nectar from one of the lantana bushes in my garden this week.
Bank Holiday weekend for those of you in the UK, I do hope the weather is kind to you Smile
Don't know if it's just me, but ePZ is running at a snail's pace this morning, so I think I will have to take myself off to the beach for the day and hope that the speed has improved by the time I return to you all Smile

Recording media:JPEG (digital)
Title:furry bumble on lantana
Username:CarolG CarolG
Uploaded:25 Aug 2012 - 5:36 AM
Tags:Bumble bee, Close-up, Close-up / macro, Flower, Flowers & plants, Macro, Nature, Wildlife, Wildlife / nature
Votes:57
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EAS
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25 Aug 2012 - 7:01 AM
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Two lovely, colourful images. Most of the butterflies I've seen latterly had tattered wings too. Guess it has been a very hard year for everything.

Thick mist today, so no great improvement weatherwise!

Ann

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KarenFB
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25 Aug 2012 - 7:40 AM
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It looks big enough to cuddle! Brilliantly caught. I've tried to grow Lantana, but have never been successful, too cold in the UK I suppose!

Last Modified By KarenFB at 25 Aug 2012 - 7:40 AM
annettep38
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25 Aug 2012 - 7:42 AM
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I wonder if he gets hot in this coat? A beauty and with those shiny wings.

marktc
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25 Aug 2012 - 7:43 AM
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Absolutely stunning detail Carol, one I may pop back to later... superb!

howdog
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25 Aug 2012 - 7:51 AM
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Love the detail on the wings! Great macro shot Carol.Smile
Iain

NDODS
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25 Aug 2012 - 7:55 AM
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Two quite remarkable images Carol, each of which deserve many an accolade being bestowed upon them. Very hard to pick out a winner, so I shall divide my vote into two. Another benchmark in which to follow.

Regards Nathan

fentiger
25 Aug 2012 - 8:07 AM
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Amazing detail in the fur coats. Good close-up work as ever.

Albert

EMJAYCEE
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25 Aug 2012 - 8:11 AM
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Fantastic detail Carol. Enjoy the beachSmile - our weekend weather forecast is not good.Sad
Joan.

Deep_Bhatia
25 Aug 2012 - 8:11 AM
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Very nice macro .... sharp and with full of details. Deep

gilbo
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25 Aug 2012 - 8:12 AM
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Bright ans sparkling image ! Your away to the beach I'm taking garden rubbish to the skip !!!! GWinkWink

helenlinda
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25 Aug 2012 - 8:16 AM
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Both very well captured Carol - love the furry look to the coat of that bee and the flowers add some lovely colour - enjoy the beach SmileSmile
Helen

LynneJoyce
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25 Aug 2012 - 8:35 AM
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V2 for me, lovely bumble portraits.

Margaret101
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25 Aug 2012 - 8:39 AM
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What a gorgeous shot. He/she is fluffy!! And here in Wales am looking at thick mist out in the garden. Sad Hope tomorrow brings a little sunshine to all of us!!

Last Modified By Margaret101 at 25 Aug 2012 - 8:41 AM
posty57
25 Aug 2012 - 8:50 AM
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The bee should be over the moon....his relatives are in for a soaking over here, and us !! Enjoy the beach Tongue
The detail is as per usual Carol...amazing. Wonderfully framed too Tongue

Have a good weekend

Barry

TrevBatWCC
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25 Aug 2012 - 10:22 AM
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These bee two stunning close-ups, Carol, tatty subject or not! Wink
And yes, I'm finding EPZ a little on the slow side at the moment...Sad
Trev Smile

Philip_H
25 Aug 2012 - 10:32 AM
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Striking capture, Carol.

P.

RonnieAG
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25 Aug 2012 - 10:53 AM
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Nice to see these bees, Carol: we have had fewer than ever around the garden this year, a worrying problem generaly.
Ronnie.

digital_boi
25 Aug 2012 - 11:24 AM
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V1 the bees have done a grand job on my tomatoes this year i have hundreds as always carol fine detail in your macros both winners

GrahamGrinGrinGrin

TonyDy
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25 Aug 2012 - 11:32 AM
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Two great shots, Carol - I'm also having speed trouble so it isn't just you!
Tony

bps11
25 Aug 2012 - 11:58 AM
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Nicely framed with superb details....congrats!

Rolepics
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25 Aug 2012 - 12:06 PM
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Very good detail and light on the bee.
Carole

Jat_Riski
25 Aug 2012 - 12:13 PM
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Colourful, Sharp macro shots Carol. Well done.
Regards.

prabhusinha
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25 Aug 2012 - 12:23 PM
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@ beauties,hard to decide.

achieverswales
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25 Aug 2012 - 12:27 PM
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Uploaded one myself today Carol, not half as good as these two, talking of beach I had my shirt off and people were complimenting me on my tan, had to explain it was not a tan but RUST!Wink
This is about the worst Summer I can remember, had to turn on the heating last night.

Regards

Trev.

Ade_Osman
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25 Aug 2012 - 1:01 PM
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Good one Carol....Agree with you about EPZ's speed....

As you can gather, I'm slowly getting back to normal now after a tough week or so.....

Ade Smile

ChristineD
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25 Aug 2012 - 2:02 PM
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Stunning detail and light

Brian65
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25 Aug 2012 - 3:11 PM
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Wonderful again Carol. Thanks for your good wishesSmileSmile
Brian

AnnChown
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25 Aug 2012 - 5:46 PM
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His fur has tremendous detail Carol as do his wings. My preference is for v2 I think and I agree about epz speed.... slow, slower and even slower. Sad
Ann

WhiteRose1
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25 Aug 2012 - 6:56 PM
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Bright and sunny captures, Carol. I tend to keep off the roads on Aug bank holiday weekend - Yorkshire are playing in the T20 cricket finals, anyway.Grin

Dave

Lillian
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25 Aug 2012 - 8:32 PM
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Yes, agree epz is at snail pace still...glad I went out for day too
2 great shots Carol
Lillian

Irishkate
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25 Aug 2012 - 10:03 PM
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Very furry coat and wings so detailed even if not in perfect shape.
KateGrinGrinGrin

sweetpea62
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26 Aug 2012 - 12:42 AM
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Excellent detail Carol,great lighting on the wings,well done..Lin

ChiliMan
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26 Aug 2012 - 2:16 PM
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Awww...so furry!! GrinGrin

VERY cute fella, Carol, and two superb close-ups, especially V2.

Andrew Smile

Mavis
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27 Aug 2012 - 10:37 AM
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Two excellent images of your furry bee Carol .

The sky went black SmileSmileSmileSmileat 10-45 am! and I had to switch on the light now you down on the beach Huh!Enjoy yourself xxxx

Glostopcat
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27 Aug 2012 - 5:03 PM
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He certainly is a furry little fellow and the colours and detail you've captured are fab. Epz has been very slow lately, although it is getting back to normality again now

LexEquine
28 Aug 2012 - 7:06 PM
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'v2 is my Top Macro Bee Image pick,' today, Carol~~ Smile

~ Peter

Tibetan
30 Aug 2012 - 11:04 AM
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Well done Carol two very good macro shots there and an unusual wing spread, like both, regards Leon.GrinGrinGrinGrinGrinGrin

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