Virescent Green Metallic Bee and crocus flower


Posted by chrisricker on Wed May 11, 2005 8:40 am

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I was working on my garden the other day and discovered this bee, I've never seen one before.

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by Dick Ginkowski on Wed May 11, 2005 9:20 am
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We need to get to your garden! Congrats.
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by jorgedelucca on Wed May 11, 2005 11:50 am
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Great shot! Wish for more DOF but this is an excellent capture as is. Nice job!
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by hvr_oosterzele on Wed May 11, 2005 12:48 pm
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I like those bees, very nice color!
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by Wil Hershberger on Wed May 11, 2005 8:45 pm
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I really like the green color of the bee. Cool. This is a terrific shot and a wonderful comp. Well done.
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by D7avid on Wed May 11, 2005 9:22 pm
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Very nice shot.Really great sharpness on the head
 

by Gary Briney on Wed May 11, 2005 9:26 pm
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awesome color :shock: love it...
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by Lisa Gimber on Wed May 11, 2005 10:02 pm
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Gorgous!!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D :D

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by Tom Whelan on Wed May 11, 2005 10:59 pm
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Super pose and setting- I think these are called halictid bees.
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by Herman Blockx on Thu May 12, 2005 6:20 am
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fine of a fine species!
 

by Michael Brown on Thu May 12, 2005 7:47 am
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Really like the tight comp and the contrasting colors.
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