@joansmor Yes Joan, she has pollen baskets (they're called corbicula) attached to her rear legs and she transfers the pollen to the basket with her tongue. I say she, because males do not have pollen baskets.
@tosee No Tom, I cheat! I get in as close as I can and then crop the image. With a full-frame sensor, the quality holds up as you can see. I did try extension tubes but the DoF is almost negative!
@vignouse Wonderful shot, and the iridescence of her wings is the icing on the cake! What warm weather you've been having - see how worn her poor back is! I came back from Amsterdam and Canterbury to a high in the 20s F and half an inch of snow overnight - things in bloom already seems like a mere dream!
Ian