another garden visitor

I seem to be fixated on Japanese anemones and insects - but expect it will pass!

[David Pryde]

That is the closest I have ever seen - brave close up. He looks shiny and new like a bought one.

[Arthur Loosley]

Well, don't get over your fixation too soon, Hazel; this is lovely!

[Paula]

Wow, I can almost see your reflection on the bee's back. A wonderful close-up with loads of clear detail. Fabulous!!

[Karen]

I can see why you would be fixated.....gorgeous capture and look at thos wings!

[Hazel]

@doblaine Thanks - yes, he almost looks a bit plastic! think he has not had time to get covered in furry pollen.

[Hazel]

@wordpixman Arthur, thank you very much. (I'm still unsuccessfully chasing butterflies though!!)

[Hazel]

@creativeamateur Thanks very much, never knew those Japanese anemones would provide so many photographic opportunities!

[Hazel]

@dreams Karen, thank you for your comment.

[Sterling Rush]

Very nice macro , good focus and detail.

[Pyrrhula]

Thank you for you visit, kind comment and you follow on me. I really appreciate it and hope we will enjoy our pic for a long time.
I always watch every pic and send a replay on every comment ( If I can ) send to me.
This pic is a great close up with beautiful colors and great details

[Hazel]

@pyrrhula Thank you for your kind comment - good to make your acquaintance on 365!

[Hazel]

@gnilrets Thank you so much for your comment.

[Marlies]

wow very beautiful

[Hazel]

@marlies2 thank you!

[Julian]

Great shot Hazel - I think it's a hoverfly of the Syrphidae family. The wing veins are very characteristic of this family. I believe there are about 250 British hoverfly species so only 249 to go!. J.

[Hazel]

@glenmoor The golden rod was covered with them as I took this pic but they just would not keep still!