Inspiring Photo: Do-Dee-Do-Do-Do #6203692

Do-Dee-Do-Do-Do

Uploaded: May 18, 2008 | Entered: June 21, 2018 23:41:53

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A BUSY BUMBLE BEE
Hard At It!

Macro Hand Held
Natural Sunlight

Happy Summer All!

Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/500 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 4.60 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot SD800 IS

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M.Christine Duncan May 18, 2008

Here I am watching uploads... and voila, this amazing shot! Hmmmm, wonder if I know the photographer? LOL Anyhooo, this is nicely seen and captured Laura... he really is busy isn't he? #923841

Laura E. Swan May 18, 2008

You're such a sweetheart. I wish we were neighbors...but alas. We CAN be on BP! (In fact we practically live in the same house as it is! Ha!...and I don't mind at all!)

Thanks Christine. I have never taken a picture of a BEE and now I seem to be outdoing myself chasing them all over my yard and around the neighborhood. I must really be a sight (causing sore eyes!) -Laura #5938893

Joan E. Hoffman May 20, 2008

Beautiful Laura, and I see we almost titled them the same too LOL! My new Macro lens should arrive (hopefully) by the weekend, and I am sure I will be chasing every bug that ventures by!! #5950230

May 20, 2008

......de da-da-daa.....(police)!!!! eh!eh!

wonderful capture and macro!!!

daniele #5950334

Tiia Vissak May 20, 2008

a lovely image! #5952398

Laura E. Swan May 20, 2008

Oh Joan...bug chasing is really quite fun, so long as you can take the ribbing from onlookers! Ha! I am glad you like my BEE! I was tickled with it! Can't wait to see your macros once you get going.

Daniele you taught me something NEW today. That BEE's are afraid of the police. It might take me a lifetime to figure out WHY but I will just watch them more carefully to see. Maybe they need little POLLEN PERMITS and some just don't bother! They get caught ORANGE HANDED! Ha! Thanks for commenting! #5952411

Laura E. Swan May 20, 2008

Hi Tiia! I'm so happy for you on your big win. I knew those heavy chains were FABULOUS! I bet I was right about the year that is stamped on them as well! Thanks for stopping by my gallery! -Laura #5952421

Rajeev 270293 Kashyap May 20, 2008

Lovely capture and macro LAura! #5952653

Laura E. Swan May 20, 2008

You are so kind to stop by my gallery Rajeev! Thanks for the vote of confidence! -Laura #5952668

Patricia Ronan May 20, 2008

Great focus on the bee and lovely light Laura, love your title too:) #5952968

Aimee C. Eisaman May 20, 2008

A wonderful composition.....I can just see you running thru the yard and getting a shot set up and then they take off before you can press the shutter release! LOL! I really like the upsidedown flower below the bee....a well blanced shot with vivid colors. #5953035

Chris N. Sweet May 20, 2008

Great shot Laura, I have this funny little image in my head now of you running round chasing bugs in your garden! Oh you make me laugh! Anyway, beautiful capture, and what an intricate little flower he was working on. :-) #5953235

Laura E. Swan May 20, 2008

Hi Patricia :)! I was happy to see your thumbnail arrive in my gallery again. So nice of you! Haven't seen you around in a while. I'm really glad you like my little model. Actually he was sorta BIG. These cameras amaze me with the clarity and focus they deliver. DIGITALS ROCK! Thx!

HI AIMEE!!! I see you have been snooping around my gallery today. I'm honored. Even more so that you are liking my little BEE shot! I entered it into the contest. If we win I will give him his own little pot of flowers as a thank you gift. :)

Hi Chris :) You make me laugh, too, you nutter! You just wait. SOON you too will be sneeking around the garden (looking both ways first) and snapping shots of little vermin. You just wait. Now that it's on your mind you won't be able to resist.

When I count to three and snap my finger you will remember nothing and only think of macro bug shots being added to your gallery! #5953639

Joan E. Hoffman May 20, 2008

Now this is totally off the subject, but in one of our offices we have two employees... Kevin Fell & Roger Nutter. The first time I saw their names what popped into my head was... Kevin fell down laughing because Roger was SUCH a nutter... didn't think anyone else used that term in that way but me ROFL!! #5954604

Renata Gusciora May 21, 2008

What a MACRO!!! #5958194

Laura E. Swan May 21, 2008

Cute story Joan! Do you ever giggle when you see them standing side by side?

I have to give Chris the credit for NUTTER. I had never heard of that word until Chris called me one, one day. He is from Englandville. Somewhere in Europialand. :)They must use that word a lot there since he seemed so familiar with it. :)

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Hey THANKS Renata! Glad you like my BEE! #5958517

Chris N. Sweet May 21, 2008

Hey Laura, Chris here, speaking from Englandville! lol Nutter is a common light hearted kind of name for someone funny and bit crazy, just like you! ;-) lol Its a bit like when I told you to "mind the crabs" ie "mind they dont nip your toes"! on one of my coastal shots you commented on, I think the phrase you would have used would been something along the lines of "watch out for the crabs"?!
I dunno, I guess Im just a common country boy from Somerset, England, where we love Cows, Rain and Potatoes! Lol #5958579

Laura E. Swan May 21, 2008

Ok, well, here's the big question of the day, Chris...Would you still love the Cows if they were in the Rain eating up all your Potatoes???

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Kristy A. Keene May 21, 2008

WOW! Gorgeous! #5960064

Laura E. Swan May 21, 2008

Hi Kristy! Thank you so very much! -Laura #5960098

Graham Robards May 22, 2008

We use Nutter in Australia too Laura so it must be British culture. My ancestors were convicts that came from England many years ago.

I love you Bee, I have a Macro, may sell it up on Ebay as I never get to use it. Good lens 100mm.

~Pat

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Chris N. Sweet May 22, 2008

Ah well thats a good question Laura.......I will come back to you on that! #5961399

Chris N. Sweet May 22, 2008

Ah well thats a good question Laura.......I will come back to you on that! #5961400

Samantha L. Dean May 22, 2008

Laura this is great!! What detail in your bee!! Well done girl! I too can see you running through the garden chasing bugs!! Lol :-) #5962326

Laura E. Swan May 22, 2008

I live in Canada now so I am very surprised I haven't heard that expression yet...it' a cute one. Don't worry about your ancestors much. My Grandama on Dad's side thought she came from BLUE BLOOD and could hardly wait to go to Ireland to learn all about them in the 50's. To her disappointment she learned her ancestors were chicken thieves! Ha! My MOM on the other hand was related to Mary Queen of Scotts, but where did it ever get her?!!! (Either one of them?!!!) Glad yo like my fuzzy bug. #5963228

Laura E. Swan May 22, 2008

Chris, I expect an answer by noon Friday. Rain is predicted in your area and the cows are headed your way.

Samantha, you're a sweetie. I'm so happy you like my BUMBLER. (English term?). I wish I were still young enough to RUN through the garden. Floating like a princess. White Gown flowing behind me. I'm glad you can still visualize this for me.

These days it more of a calculated slow hunt. Every step counts and I go slowly. Like jungle warfare. I think this is what is so entertaining for the neighbours. I look totally intense and involved. Eyes jutting back and fourth. Up and down. Looking. Hunting. CREEPING UP!

I MUST find one of those hats with BRANCHES on them. It's the only thing I lack. #5963250

Ulysses A. Villamin May 24, 2008

So, naturally captured, Laura. Way to go!!! Thumbnail looks interesting, and when you see the full image... it just stings you right on. #5969836

Laura E. Swan May 24, 2008

Thank you SO MUCH, Ulysses! I have never shot BUGS until now and it's really kinda FUN! You'd never know that BEES are in my top 3 biggest fears! Glad you liked it. -Laura #5969849

Mary K. Robison May 24, 2008

Don't know which is better, Laura: the excellent detail and lighting of your BB macro, or the entertaining cross-conversations below him!
Macros really do open your eyes to a "whole new world"...
The challenge becomes how close (i.e., an inch)can you get to, say, a bumble bee or a hornet, and get several shots before he/she finds a new garden spot to investigate?
Keep up the great work! As for clothing, have you considered a glamorous camouflage-khaki outfit? Just a suggestion! #5970132

Laura E. Swan May 24, 2008

How fun to her from you Mary! :) I love your fashion ideas and will keep them in mind next time I'm at the Army store. I do all of my most feminine shopping there.

You are right. Bugs are not always very co-operative. Even when you tell them repeatedly that they COULD become FAMOUS on BP. Go figure. They normally tell me to BUZZZZZZZZ off. :( #5971625

Anna Diederich May 25, 2008

What a capture, Laura! Nice shot! #5975458

Patrick Rouzes May 25, 2008

It sure is "hard at it", Laura!!! Fantastic colors, detail, lighting, clarity,dof & presentation here!!! Superb work on this macro!!!

Interesting conversation also,lol!!! #5976038

Laura E. Swan May 25, 2008

Thank you Anna! I was pleased to find that out of several shots taken a few were actually not half bad! :) Glad you stopped by to enjoy this one! -Laura

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PATRICK! HELLO! I'm so please that you liked my Fuzzy Bumble Bee and equally as happy that you found this thread as entertaining as I did! Bunch of NUTTERS around here on BP, eh? -Laura :)

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Bill Knaps May 25, 2008

Laura this is beautiful and such clarity is amazing. Bill #5976216

Laura E. Swan May 25, 2008

Hi Bayou Bill! So nice of you to buzz on over and see my fuzzy BUMBLER shot. SO glad you like it. -Laura #5976301

David Pratt May 26, 2008

Nice work with this Laura. Great capture of this busy little bee.. #5978124

Sue Marshall May 26, 2008

Well I am from England originally and very familiar with the term "nutter" LOL
Great macro of this Bee doing his thing Laura they are not an easy subject to shoot at the best of times!.
Thanks so much for taking the time to visit my gallery!! :-) #5978229

Laura E. Swan May 26, 2008

You're very welcome, Sue, and thank YOU for taking time out to look at mine, too. Glad you liked this one. He was a busy bee and didn't give me much more than a few seconds at each flower. :)

Lol-re: Nutter! It's becoming a famous word on our threads now. #5979540

Ellen Powell June 15, 2008

I like this, Laura. Great lighting, composition, and nice and sharp! I love the subject, too. It seems to me that the bees are in some kind of ecstasy while they are collecting the pollen. #6062000

Laura E. Swan June 15, 2008

I agree Totally, Ellen. These guys are so into their work...I have seen some on BP that have pollen ALL OVER their BODIES practically!!! Imagine loving their jobs enough to bathe in it! Ha! So glad you enjoyed mine. Thanks for stopping in. :) #6063283

Randy L. Quast June 18, 2008

Very nice great shot I love Bees too they can be a chalange at times. #6075628

Candice L. Carter June 18, 2008

Lovely shot Laura....I love the flower up and down and the bee not even minding you! You will have to upgrade your gallery soon because all your EP's are taking up too much space! Wink! #6076304

Laura E. Swan June 18, 2008

Hi Randy! Yes, they sure can be a challenge !!! Pesky little rascals. But what an exciting thing to really catch one being still for more than 4 seconds! :) So nice of you to drop in! -Laura

Hi Candice! I'm so happy you came to see my BEE!!! Isn't he cute? Thanks for the encouragement. You're a sweet friend. Thank you!!! -Laura #6076575

Lisa J. Boulden July 03, 2008

Holy macro!
Bee-autiful capture, Laura!
Love his fuzzy-furry details!
~lisa #6137996

Laura E. Swan July 03, 2008

Thank you Lisa! He WAS a handsome fellow wasn't he?! Wish I had his thick hair! Ha! -Laura #6138011

Sherry McClead July 16, 2008

How did I miss this one? Great detail Laura...
Sherrybear :} #6187095

Laura E. Swan July 16, 2008

I'm glad you like my fuzzy bee. Isn't he a cutie? Thanks Sherrybear! #6187426

Irene Colling July 24, 2008

Exceptional photography Laura. So wonderful in many ways...the color, composition, detail and subject are outstanding. #6225528

Laura E. Swan July 25, 2008

What a thrill to hear you say this, Irene. Thank you so very much! I as a bit nervous putting him in the center grid but I put him in the top 1/3 area of the photo so I do hope the balance is right on. It felt right to ME and to read others saying they like it, too, really puts my mind at ease. I'm having so much fun at BP and have learned so much! Thanks for your help and encouragement!!! :) Laura

BTW-I am making an 8x10 of this one for my best friends birthday gift. SHE LOVES BEES and saw this one and really liked it. :) She will be so surprised, I think. #6231602

Debbie E. Payne July 28, 2008

Laura -- I LOVE him. You got so nice and close and it's clear and lovely comp. I'd say more but I have to go to work. Toodles. I like the other one too, but this one is my fav! #6239471

Laura E. Swan July 28, 2008

Thank you so very much Debbie! Means lots. Hope you are having/had a great day. -Laura #6240403

Bob Sticco July 31, 2008

Great shot, Laura. . .Awesome clarity and beautiful colors....you know how I love those macros......:)Very well done!!! #6253474

Laura E. Swan August 01, 2008

Me, too Bob. My day has been well spent if I can get one excellent macro. I am so tickled that you like my little bumbler here! Actually he was quite large and very co-operative! It was my lucky afternoon! Thanks lots for coming by to comment! -Laura #6258145

August 17, 2008

Lovely macro shot of the bumble bee and the flower. Great photo. I'm hoping I can get one this close too before summer here finally goes. #6324620

Laura E. Swan August 17, 2008

Well a word to the wise Michael. Go for nice big fat bumble bees first. They give you that extra second to focus! It's all in the wrists! Ha! It is also very rewarding to get their fur in focus.

I just stopped into your gallery and saw a bug or two there. Eek! The Banana spider was really GOOD! I left you a mgs there. :) Thanks for yours. - #6326230

Nancyj E. Hovey February 05, 2009

How awesome... I love bee's. Just bought & watched the movie: The Secret Life of Bees. Awesome. This BEE is perfect.......are you a bee lady...???
reenter...this should be a winner. 8o) #7130649

Laura E. Swan February 05, 2009

I did re-enter! :) Thanks Momj. Just last night!!! I think you are a little telepathic...

Must run in the family!

x-Laura

I used to be afraid of bees but now I have very little fear of bumble bees and just a -little- of honey bees. STILL A LOT with HORNETS and WASPS!

How about you? #7130687

Nancyj E. Hovey February 05, 2009

nope...not really......just send them LOVE...and stay in that mode, and they will be kind and calm..... they charm you or you charm them? 8o) I love bees. #7130878

Laura E. Swan February 05, 2009

Just don't spill any Pepsi on yourself at the next picnic. They will do more than charm you! Haaaaa!!! xx -L #7131137

Ellen Hodges February 05, 2009

Beautiful capture, Laura. Very fuzzy and warm image, #7131651

Laura E. Swan February 05, 2009

Thank You Ellen!

We have some really HUGE Bumble Bees up here, (I MEAN BIG!), with beautiful markings. They are Black, Yellow and ORANGE!

So glad you like him! -Laura :)
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Stefania Barbier February 05, 2009

lol love you title! beautiful! #7132185

Laura E. Swan February 05, 2009

Thanks Stefania! Fun for you to come see him! :) -Laura #7132212

Nancyj E. Hovey February 06, 2009

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your EFP.... 8o)momj #7135232

Laura E. Swan February 06, 2009

OM GOSH!!! I GOT AN EP!!!!???? Thank you for the BEAUTIFUL ROSES!!!

If it weren't for you, Id have to come to my gallery more often to check for EP's! Now I will have to go and view it to see how nice it looks there!

You're the best MOMJ! xx-Laura #7135336

Laura E. Swan February 07, 2009

You are right, Steve! Every time I see this little (big!) fella, he's working JUST as hard as he was the LAST time I looked! Baffling, really!

Thanks for the congrats. I'll tell Mr. BB that you were here cheering him on. I bet he'll want to buzz on over to your gallery and enjoy your flowers there, too!

It would be great if Spring was already here. It's been a harsh winter here this season.

Thanks for the sunshine. -Laura #7137983

Laura E. Swan February 07, 2009

Deal! #7138757

Randy L. Quast February 14, 2009

Laura congrats on the EP. #7163708

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer April 17, 2009

WOW!! I haven't seen this one before. This is ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC, SSS. The comp, the lighting, the colors, the details - everything is SUPER amazing!!!!!! #7413053

Laura E. Swan April 17, 2009

Thank you Randy! :)

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Hi SSS-K! Thank you very much!!! I wish he had won a prize. I thought he deserved it! He was SUCH A BEAUTIFUL HUGE BEE! You'd think he'd have grown up in TEXAS!

...We have really big crows here, too. They are huge like ravens but are really crows!

Thanks again all! -Laura :)

Time to buzz off! .................. #7413075

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