Comment from Lilibug6
This is a beautiful shot of the flower and the bee! The color is very nice! The focus is good! The background looks great! Well done and a pleasure to view! Lilibug6

 Comment Written 05-May-2015

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reply by the author on 05-May-2015

Thanks Lori for the great comments just wondering what can be improved as you gave it 4.5. :) Mary

reply by Lilibug6 on 05-May-2015

You are very welcome! Lori

Comment from photobeat
what an excellent shot mary, your camera setting is sopt on, color balance, light balance, details and depth of field are excellent, well done indeed, beny ")

 Comment Written 05-May-2015

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reply by the author on 05-May-2015

Thanks Beny, appreciate your encouragement and support. :) Mary

Comment from Sean T Phelan
Hi Mary!
This one certainly is one very pretty looking image,my friend!
I'm most impressed by the vibrant coloration but every aspect of the picture looks great! :D
~Sean

 Comment Written 04-May-2015

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reply by the author on 05-May-2015

Thanks Sean, I appreciate your lovely comments. :) Mary

reply by Sean T Phelan on 05-May-2015

You're welcome,Mary!

Comment from DavidP
That bee has really got the saddle bags of pollen on its back legs! Very nice photo Mary showing sharp detail of the bee and pretty flower. The bee has been very busy and should be heading back to the hive soon with a big load. Very nice photo.

 Comment Written 04-May-2015

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reply by the author on 05-May-2015

Thanks David, your encouraging words are appreciated. :) Mary

Comment from GaliaG
very nice capture of the bee inside the flower

good focus, good colors and contrast, good composition and presentation

well done and thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 04-May-2015

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reply by the author on 05-May-2015

Thanks so much, your encouragement is appreciated. :) Mary

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Mary,
A wonderful picture of the busy Bumble Bee collecting pollen her Pollen basket almost fit to burst. The dark background makes the flower stand out in three dimensions. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting with superb camera techniques with sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 04-May-2015

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reply by the author on 05-May-2015

Thanks so much Susan, your encouragement and support is appreciated. :) Mary

Comment from michiganmike
It is not easy in the blush of spring to think that it is autumn in your world. A beautiful flower with glowing color which is well situated in the frame and a great background background for the bee. Technically excellent with great cropping. A joy to behold.

 Comment Written 04-May-2015

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reply by the author on 05-May-2015

Thanks Mike I appreciate your positive and encouraging feedback. :) Mary

Comment from gidavidson
It seems strange to see autumn shots as we up North, are getting into Summertime. A very colorful shot with a bonus honey bee. Good frame, focus and dark background. Well done.

 Comment Written 04-May-2015

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reply by the author on 05-May-2015

Thanks so muchGeorge, your ecouragement is always appreciated. :) Mary