Halictid-Bee on flower

[Robert O'Toole]

These bees are one of my favorite subjects, I can shoot these bees all day long, I just love the poses and interaction between the bees.

NIKON D300 with Sigma 150/2.8 EX Macro 225mm (in 35mm Equiv) and single SB-R200 wireless flash.
Shutter speed: 1/200 sec and 5.6
Manual mode and flash on manual
ISO: 320
Pinlellas county Florida
image Copyright 2008 Robert OToole

[Alfred Forns]

Welcome back Robert !!!!!!!!! Love it All covered with pollen and excellent pose !!!! Just perfect !!!!

[Robert O'Toole]

Thanks Alfred.

Jetlagging and on my PC since 8 am!

See you guys in SD soon.

Robert

[Nicole Brooker]

I really like the choice of composition and the shooting angle too. Great to have the pollen and the selective focus on the bee works well.

[Robert O'Toole]

Thanks Nicole.

I strive for a face to face view for closeups.

Robert