Fantastic! what a beautifully sharp photograph - he looks a fine specimen! - straight into my favourites and on my desktop!

A masterpiece...only I can say

A very nice macro.

Clear as a bell! This is a fabulous shot Paul! Vicky

WOW.. this would have to be one of the best bee shots i've seen in a very very long time... wonderful detail when full viewed... excellent work Paul

I like the sharpness of the patterns in the wings. Right now I have no lens that gives that sharp of an image.
If you don't mind me asking: What camera and lens combination do you use for your macro shots?
This is certainly an exceptional image. Keep up the excellent work.
My desktop looks better with your image.

I love how the wing detail is so clear. wonderful.

Clarity is the majic of this shot. Very well done Paul. Must view full.

Once again, the viewer cheats themselves if they do not download this. The thumbnail completly deprives ones eyes of the surprising detail. Those wings are so crisply captured, they look like they crackle. The detail of the head and thorax (?) are superb. Yep, this is a keeper for me also. Tens.
Pat

Amazing shot...love the detail!

Wow, that's really sharp!!!

This is a fantastic picture, great close-up.

Excellent close up Paul...great clarity..........

A truly stunning capture. I give it a Bee...I mean an A+!!!!

Very nice capture. Very sharp detail on the bee. I would like to see a little more depth of field but this image still is very good. Bravo!
Russ

Magnificent Paul!

Just amazing.! Love Paul..

Hi Paul, this is indeed a splendid image, one to be proud of! The quality of the photo is expressed in it's exceptional clarity and sharpness, as Micheal had said! I also love the soft colors of the flower of course! The transparency of the wings fascinates me as well! That is of course is the acuity again! Russ and I have a bee contest each spring and he is waiting patiently for me to come forth with some real amunition and I can't as yet, because Mi has been too cold! Therefore, they have been grounded and the battle delayed! Those bees he photographs would put mine to shame! I just thought you would get a kick out of my dilema! LOL! This is a beautiful image Paul, professionally done and very appealing! Can't beat this one! Sincerely, Marilyn

Great shot!! I love how you can see every detail of the wings.

Outstanding shot, Paul! You really should consider marketing some of these shots - - this is top notch photography, sir! Love the softness of the flower and the incredible clarity of the bee! Wen

this is the best bee pic I have seen. great job. into my favs. please let me know what camera, lens and settings you used.

Another tack sharp macro, the 60 mm macro sure does a nice job for you. The butterfly garden and botanical center where I shoot most of my macros don’t allow tripods so I have to hand hold everything.

The detail in this macro is incredible Paul They are so transparent. The bee is certainly very busy with the pollen in that blossom. Another quality photo from you! Thank you or sharing this with us :~)

I enjoyed your picture so much! That kind of picture is what I strive for.

I'm no biologist, but I am pretty sure this is some kind of fly rather than a bee; perhaps a robber fly? If so he has obviously disguised himself to look like a bee... I know that animals often do this to look threatening when in reality they are harmless. You must have gotten pretty close to him here, fantastically detailed shot.

11/10