MIN 55 MM

f/8, 1/200 sec., ISO-100, 55 mm.
I was strolling through the gardens with the 18-55mm lens and a +4 close-up filter. I rarely see this kind of bee in our gardens and I've never seen the daisies get bee visits, so I wasn't about to switch filters or lenses. Sooooo, to get this close I really had to get this close! Fortunately, no photographer (or insect) was harmed in making this image.

Confirmed at BugGuide as “Eristalis tenax” or “Drone Fly”; http://bugguide.net/node/view/680412

A year ago (“Little Grassy Lake”): http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2011-06-01

[Ramona]

Great shot, crisp details

[Marie]

Nice clarity on the wings! Beautiful capture.

[Rick Schies]

Good close-up view Thom. He looks to be in his glory

[Ellen E]

awesome focus

[Joyce Wells]

Amazing macro, Thom - such great details!

[Heidi]

Great up-close shot. Glad no damage was done--haha!!

[Michelle]

I really like your bee shot :) it has detail, it has a bee and it has a flower.. so its perfect :)