Honey Bee

This is the first time I have managed to capture a honey bee without it moving. This could be due to the amount of pollen she is carrying!

[John Falconer]

Great closeup.

[Catherine]

@johnfalconer John, thank you.

[JackieR]

AbFab. Going to delete my offering!!! Fav

[Catherine]

@30pics4jackiesdiamond oh no Jackie - don't do that!! Thank you so much and for the fav

[Sue]

She is a lovely bee, all the better for staying still for you! Like the closeness of the crop as well. Fav

[Catherine]

@suesouthwood Thank you for the fav Sue - you can see how much pollen she has on her legs!!

[JackieR]

@megpicatilly OK it stays!!! Took long enough to capture ;)

[Catherine]

@30pics4jackiesdiamond You have no idea how many I deleted!!!!!!! Looking forward to seeing yours too.

[Walks @ 7]

So still and so amazing! There is almost an other worldly feel to this. A fav!!!!!!

[tony gig]

Lovely capture...fav

[Catherine]

@joysabin There is - you are quite right! Thank you for the fav

[Catherine]

@tonygig Tony, thank you for the fav. Really appreciate it.

[The Intermittent Photographer aka Blue Rose]

Love the framing

[Catherine]

@bluerose15 Thank you - it was just an experiment - not sure about it, so thank you for your comment

[Ruby Shepherd]

Stunning shot, especially on black. Love it. Fav

[Catherine]

@rubyshepherd thank you so much Ruby - I haven't viewed it on black but will have a look! Thank you for the fav

[Dawn]

Stunning

[Catherine]

@dawnee thank you - I have waited a long time to have a bee still enough for me to photograph!

[Terri]

Wonderful detail! I love bees!

[Catherine]

@terrinorthwind so do I Terri! Such beautiful creatures and so busy. Thank you for the fav

[Karen Mitchell]

Oh great details and definition on that pollen!

[Catherine]

@kandkids Think she may have trouble flying!!!