Comment from HopeKids
Wow. What a great shot. Beautiful lighting and colors. Love the fade to black and the focus is great. Very nice image, I always enjoy seeing your posts. TY for sharing this special image. Dave

 Comment Written 23-May-2011

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Comment from JenniLynnPhotography
This is a great shot of a Greek Bee (love the title!) Beautiful light, focus and framing. I just got a macro lens and I am also so excited to try it out! Great shot!

 Comment Written 23-May-2011

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Comment from TeenaM
Impact-6
Presentation-5
Color-6
Interest-5
Technique-6
Story-5
Lighting-5
Great shot, I'm so jealous! it looks so perfect! GReat Job

 Comment Written 22-May-2011

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Comment from Leenie
This is the best bee I've ever seen and I've seen some good ones! After reading your notes, now I know why - you succeeded!
1.Initial impact-6; 2.Creativity of Presentation-6; 3.Color Harmony-6; 4.Center of Interest-6; 5.Technical excellence-6; 6.Technique-6; 7.Storytelling ability-6; 8.Lighting-6. Leenie

 Comment Written 22-May-2011

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Comment from mike@niagarafalls
What great detail and presentation. I actually see the eyes and hairs on the legs. This is outstanding. The notes you provided are excellent.

 Comment Written 22-May-2011

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Comment from WolfPause
Great macro Annie!
Focus is spot on
Nice feathering to highlight this fellow
Great detail
Nice color
Contrast is optimal
Composition is "Beesy"

 Comment Written 22-May-2011

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Comment from Intrepid
A truly outstanding macro shot. The focus is super sharp. There is a lot of detail shown in the bee. The lighting on the bee is excellent. The vignette effect keeps the focus on the bee.

It's just like an avid photographer to be shooting pictures rather than relaxing. Never let a good photo opportunity go by. I hope you had a good vacation.

 Comment Written 22-May-2011

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Comment from Beth Worthington
Very intense photo. Colors are vivid and image is sharp. I wouldn't have added so much of the vignette or maybe would've feathered it out a bit more. Great focus and intensity. Nicely done!!

 Comment Written 22-May-2011

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Comment from marieann green
And you should be proud of it!! Great shot. Such amazing detail and clarity.
Really good macro. Nicely done

 Comment Written 22-May-2011

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Comment from Daliant
You should be very proud of this shot. Everything works. The focus perfect. The light sublime. The composition very well set up. Love the black surrounding the bee. Caught on a leaf gives him a "raison d'etre". Love the detail you have captured. Do you get a chance to relax and enjoy yourself on your idyllic Greek Isles? and not running around with a camera all the time?

 Comment Written 22-May-2011

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