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The Bees... [Contest Pre Finalists May 2019]

© Donna La Mattino Pagakis

The Bees...

Uploaded: October 16, 2009 16:19:39 | Entered: July 11, 2020 07:23:03

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...Revisited

Last September a swarm of bees flew into our backyard. They made a hive under the eves of our house. I watched them make the hive, it was very interesting. We called a bee keeper to get advice on how to get them to move to a new location!

This image was captured directly under the beehive. I cropped out many bees for the sake of composition!

Comments

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe October 16, 2009

WOW!!! That looks like alot of bees. They must go with Patrick's bee hive image today. LOL. Fantastic details and full frame image. #1193082

Donna La Mattino Pagakis October 16, 2009

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Fantastic! What better subject to use as an example for union! Very fitting for the theme!

10/16/2009 4:30:20 PM


Thank you Tammy and Susana!!! #8043779

Melissa G. Meiselman October 16, 2009

Whoa!!! I agree...this looks like too many bees to get this close to, at least for me!!! Terrific shot with lots of detail and great color, Donna!!! Did they ever move to a new location? #8043840

Amy M. Wilson October 16, 2009

That's what I want to know too, did they move?

Great capture with excellent details but I agree with Melissa, it looks like you were closer than I'd have been - even with a zoom, excellent work, Donna! #8043861

Donna La Mattino Pagakis October 16, 2009

Thank you Melissa and Amy.

Yes, the bees have moved on. This all happened last year. #8043870

Daniella Puente October 16, 2009

This is so great Donna, I remmember the image because it has so much impact! #8043919

Evy Johansen level-classic October 16, 2009

Wow.... alot of bees.... Super capture, Donna!! #8044087

Stephen Shoff October 16, 2009

When I first saw this I didn't realize it was yours, Donna. However did you catc that little circle of bees that provides a focal point? And the little ripple to add depth! Great picture! #8044219

Cindy Bendush level-classic October 16, 2009

Fantastic image for the MT Donna - a brave and super capture! #8044325

Carrie M. Groseclose October 16, 2009

Wow! Great capture, Donna. I bet you are glad they have all moved on! #8044434

Tess L. Yee October 17, 2009

Oh gosh, I feel a case of anaphylaxis coming on! Where's the epi-pen!

Seriously, great capture, Donna! #8044735

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic October 17, 2009

Wow! I'm in awe of you for getting that close to them. I'd have been stung to piece. Bees and wasps hate me. #8044860

Michelle Alton October 17, 2009

Wow! This is a National Geographic image, if ever I've seen one! Have you found their new hive? #8044882

Donna La Mattino Pagakis October 17, 2009

Thanks again for all of your great comments. The bees were so busy building their hive that they paid no attention to me. That's how I was able to get close enough to capture this photograph.

Donna #8045264

Julianne Bradford October 17, 2009

Wonderful Donna! Great entry for MT! #8045585

Lorraine A. Cook October 17, 2009

WOOOZA! Amazing image...the details are SUPERB, Donna!!

I have carpenter bees that bore into the decking near the sunroom...and cicada killer wasps that burrow into my backyard....but nothing like these numbers!! #8045994

Patrick Rouzes level-classic October 17, 2009

I think I have the hive, Donna- in my gallery-LOL! Amazing detail ,tones & clarity on this full frame of bees! Super job,indeed!
Have a nice weekend,Donna! #8046192

Donna La Mattino Pagakis October 17, 2009

Thank you Julianne, Lorraine and Patrick! #8046356

Stefania Barbier level-classic October 17, 2009

EEEEEEEEKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!! fantastic capture!!! #8046561

Jill Odice level-classic October 18, 2009

How cool! We had the same thing happen here in my yard, thousands of bees just piled up on top of each otherin one of our trees. It was amazing to watch. They were gone the next day :-) #8046707

Carol L. Fowler October 18, 2009

Wow- amazing capture #8047136

Maria Morrow October 18, 2009

You are very brave, they can be such a menace. Really cool image! #8047733

Donna La Mattino Pagakis October 18, 2009

Thank you Stef, Jill, Carol and Maria!

#8048007

Leslie McLain level-classic October 19, 2009

Amazing capture, Donna (and very scary, too). #8049496

Anita Hogue October 19, 2009

Awesome capture Donna! I'm allergic to bee stings so I sure couldn't have taken this picture. Perfect for the monthly theme. #8049558

Elizabeth A. Marker level-deluxe October 19, 2009

Wonderful capture!!! I just love it!! #8050930

Mark Dodge October 20, 2009

Holy smokes!!! Talk about details! Amazing shot, Donna. Perfect submission for the monthly theme. #8053381

Kathy Cline October 20, 2009

WOWZER DONNA!!!
Your soooooooooo brave!
What a GREAT shot!
Blessings #8053763

Kathleen K. Parker level-deluxe October 21, 2009

Bzzzzzz, Brave One, Donna!! What a once in a lifetime shot. Lovin each and every bee!
KK #8056720

Ken Falls October 21, 2009

After you commented and responded to my image I thought I would check out what you had as well. Upon coming in to your gallery I was blown away by this image!! Great job and I love the treatment! You should be proud of this image. #8057180

Donna La Mattino Pagakis October 22, 2009

Thank you everyone!!!

Donna #8059053

Adilson F. Ferreira level-classic August 31, 2020

Congratulations on your wonderful win, Donna! #11831117

Leslie McLain level-classic August 31, 2020

Congrats on an amazing winner, Donna. #11831282

G. Margaret Hennes level-classic August 31, 2020

Congratulations on this awesome Gold winner, Amalia!! Glad I did not have to deal with the problem! #11831350

LJ Corliss level-classic September 04, 2020

Congratulations :) #11832332

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