Wash-time

Had a visit to see my Mum and was trying to explain 'macro' to her... I upped and snapped a couple of daisies and this little insect and she was just flabbergasted at the shape and detail and furriness.... detail she had never seen before. It struck a chord with me and it's not often I get to amaze her with anything so here it is SOOC as she saw it, "Having a wash!!"

Thank you so much for your wonderful comments on my thorny problem... here's hoping you don't have any of those this week :)

[Mair]

Great detail. Love the background too! They seem to spend a lot of time "washing" - something I've noticed through the lens!

[Tony]

Pollen bath !! Amazing macro Phil very pleased you were able to share this with your Mum.

[ShanneW]

so much detail - lovely shot of this hoverfly - I was so surprised when I saw how furry they are, because the look and feel hard and smooth

[Bob]

Can't get much closer. Nicely done.

[Andreas]

Awesome, great catch

[Diana]

Super detail and awesome capture of colours! So glad you are able to amaze your Mom at your age! LOL

[GPix]

Brilliant catch and fantastic colours!

[Lani 🌺]

Wonderful macro! Great detail & focus!

[Mary Lou]

great macro! Nice that she could she what a macro shot shot was like. When I try to explain depth of field etc all I see are glassy eyes :)

[Lisa Pouncy]

How lovely to be able to amaze your Mum :o) and what a super shot to amaze her with. Fabulous detail xx

[Armorel]

Great macro - what detail! Glad your mum liked it ;-)

[michelle mcintyre]

Excellent macro - glad mum was impressed too!!

[Bev]

I can't get close enough to those things to get the fuzziness of them because I am terrified of getting stung (fatally allergic).... This is a fantastic macro and close up!

[Leslie]

what a wonderful bee

[Henri Russell]

Awesome macro.