Comment from MKFlood
colorful capture. the angle of the shot of the bee sharing its flower is great. the capture of the light is great. the clarity is great. the image is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall

 Comment Written 15-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 15-Mar-2017

Thanks again mark

Comment from Stringbean
Wow! So much beauty in this shot. This is stunning photo of the dahlia with a bee and beetle. I like that you have selective focus on the stamen of the flower and soft focus on the flowers. Your colors vivid, with well defined details and good DOF! This is very nice work and thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 15-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 15-Mar-2017

Thanks for your positive feedback ☺ Mary

reply by Stringbean on 15-Mar-2017

You are more than welcome....love this! Mary Lynn

Comment from momentsofjoy7351
Oh my, there is a grand bit of strength here in your capture. The focus is fabulous - detailing both of these fellows perfectly. Wonderful color and lighting as well. Perfectly wonderful. Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 15-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 15-Mar-2017

Thanks Debi I appreciate your encouraging feedback ☺ Mary

Comment from Sange
Very nice Mary ;)
Fabulous tight crop, great focus, Exposure and fine details.
Nice find to see the bee and beetle both sharing the same space.
Impressive focus on both insects and great contrasting colors.
:)
Nicely done!

 Comment Written 15-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 15-Mar-2017

Thanks Sange, your constructive feedbacks are always appreciated. :) Mary

reply by Sange on 15-Mar-2017

Mary.. my phone changed some words..Read again please. ;)

reply by the author on 15-Mar-2017

Thanks again, was wondering at some of the wording - predictive text has got me into strife a couple of times :) :)

reply by Sange on 15-Mar-2017

It's a fine shot Mary and the crop is fine!!
Sorry about that. Stupid phone is always sending what it thinks! :)

reply by Sange on 15-Mar-2017

It's a fine shot Mary and the crop is fine!!
Sorry about that. Stupid phone is always sending what it thinks! :)

reply by Sange on 15-Mar-2017

It's a fine shot Mary and the crop is fine!!
Sorry about that. Stupid phone is always sending what it thinks! :)

Comment from Theo van Stratum
Nice macro and with a lot of detail, good sharp and good composition.

The colours of the purple and yellow are really brought out well

Thanks for sharing
Theo

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 15-Mar-2017

Thanks Theo I appreciate your positive feedback. :) Mary

Comment from Sean T Phelan
Cool picture,Mary!
: )
It's certainly an attractively colorful scene and it's got a nice 'Peace and Harmony' vibe going on about it too!
'Good Show',my friend!
~Sean

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 14-Mar-2017

Thanks Sean I appreciate your positive feedback ☺ Mary

reply by Sean T Phelan on 15-Mar-2017

You're very welcome,Mary!

Comment from eileen0204
Mary, this is spectacular!

Colors are perfect and pop off my screen.

The two little ones are perfectly in focus as well

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 14-Mar-2017

Thanks Eileen I appreciate your encouraging feedback ☺ Mary

reply by eileen0204 on 14-Mar-2017

a real pleasure Mary

Comment from michiganmike
It is always good to see a honeybee. For a while a few years ago they were quite rare in my garden but are making something of a comeback. A great composition with nice detail in the bugs and beautiful colors.

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 14-Mar-2017

Thanks Mike I appreciate your encouraging feedback ☺ Mary

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Mary,
A beautiful picture of the deep pink single Dahlia with the two visiting insects a Honey Bee & a black beetle that might be a Dor Beetle though I'm not certain. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting glancing off the bees gossamer wings taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 14-Mar-2017

Thanks Susan your encouraging feedback is appreciated ☺ Mary

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
A rare find!
A beetle & a bee sharing the same pollen source?!?
Survival of the fittest in the friendliest way possible?
Fine features & soft textures.
Subdued lighting...creating soft
Shades.
Compact framing giving utmost focal attention to the main subjects.
Nice perspective & narrow DOF. Thanks for sharing...

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 14-Mar-2017

Thanks Dick, really appreciate your positive feedback. :) Mary