Comment from Carina Imbrogno
This is such a terrific picture of a yellow bumblebee collecting the nectar from this gorgeous orange flower. You have captures a very beautiful close-up of this flower and the bee. Wonderful composition. Thank you so much for sharing your fantastic work

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2022

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reply by the author on 24-Mar-2022

Thank you so much
Carina, appreciate your
Kind review.

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Jo,
A beautiful picture of the Bufftail Bumblebee ~ Bombus Terrestris on the Apricot coloured Mexican Sunflower collecting nectar & pollen from the centre. The flower beautifully framed by it's green foliage in the background, The light glistening on her gossamer wings, while highlighting both the flower & the Bumblebee. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques& sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 23-Mar-2022

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reply by the author on 24-Mar-2022

Thank you so much Susan for a wonderful and helpful review, many thanks for the six stars. Jo

reply by Susan F. M. T. on 24-Mar-2022

Jo,
A good web site for Identifying Bumblebees is :-www.bumblebee.org
Susan

reply by the author on 24-Mar-2022

Thanks Susan, you are a fountain
Of knowledge, and always so helpful.
Jo

Comment from Glena Jessee-King
Beatiful scene with the gorgeous flower of crisp, orange petals and center yellows as well as well as the bug furry-like been. The background is really nice as well, the way you blurred and other. Fine job!

 Comment Written 23-Mar-2022

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reply by the author on 23-Mar-2022

Thank you glena, appreciate your kind review.

reply by Glena Jessee-King on 24-Mar-2022

You are welcome. Such beautiful orange petals and yellows, greens.

Comment from michiganmike
A very attractive image that is well cropped. I think the light is beautiful and the colors could not be better. Fine texture in the petals and good detail in the bee.

 Comment Written 22-Mar-2022

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reply by the author on 23-Mar-2022

Thanks so much Mike,

Comment from TDtraditionalart
Beautiful image posted here!! The flower is nicely placed and a beautiful colour. I don't think I have seen one like it before. The angle you have captured it slightly turned up to the sun, makes it even more interesting. The fuzzy bee really adds interest. Thanks for sharing, a real pleasure to view

 Comment Written 22-Mar-2022

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reply by the author on 23-Mar-2022

Thanks so much.

Comment from Sean T Phelan
That's a really pretty scene,my friend!
( That flower looks especially attractive! )
I'm enjoying this a whole lot! : )
~Sean
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 Comment Written 22-Mar-2022

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reply by the author on 22-Mar-2022

Thanks so much sean
Appreciate your review.

reply by Sean T Phelan on 22-Mar-2022

You're most welcome,Jo!

Comment from alaskapat
I love the Mexican sunflower with its bright orange petals and that golden center, the fuzzy bee seems to love it too!
The flower is well placed within the frame and I like it's slight tilt ,
Well focused, this image is clear, exposure is correct, colors and tones appear natural. Well defined detail n both the flower and the bee.
Well composed and presented! It's nice to see you on here! I hope all is well with you!

 Comment Written 22-Mar-2022

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reply by the author on 22-Mar-2022

Thanks so much pat appreciate your review and support, yes all ok
Now are new dog maisy fractured her knee jumping up in the
Garden last October, so
Was grounded with her
For a couple of months
She's a very hyper dog lol, she has made a full
Recovery now so getting out with the camera. Good to see
Everyone's photography again. Jo

reply by alaskapat on 22-Mar-2022

So sorry to hear that your dog hurt her knee, but glad she has recovered!
Glad you are able to get out again with your camera!

reply by the author on 22-Mar-2022

Thanks pat, how are things with
You, hope your well,

reply by alaskapat on 22-Mar-2022

All is well here in Alaska ! We still have tons of snow!

Comment from Way West
Hi Jo, this is a lovely photo that has an appealing low key feeling. The contrasts of orange and green are pretty and I see excellent focus throughout with wonderful details of flower and bee. The square framing gives great highlight to the flowers shape and it is well centered for maximum viewing impact. A good show of a photo, thanks for sharing! Jodi ~ Way West

 Comment Written 22-Mar-2022

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reply by the author on 22-Mar-2022

Thanks so much jodi
Really appreciate your
Helpful review.

Comment from JirinaInspire
Beautiful photograph of the bee pollinating the Mexican flower.
I had these flower a few years back and hummingbirds liked them the best; so does this busy bee.
Wonderful colors and placement of the bloom within the frame.
Nice presentation. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 22-Mar-2022

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reply by the author on 22-Mar-2022

thanks so much for your lovely review, I wish I could see hummingbirds , sadly we don't have them in the uk.

reply by JirinaInspire on 22-Mar-2022

That is interesting. You are right I don?t remember them when I lived there.
The same think is about seagulls. They are on the our cast in the US, but not in Hawaii.

Comment from nikman
A good looking nature image posted here! Your fine, full and appropriate composition offers us an enjoyable view of both the bee and the beautiful bloom. Like the petal detail. Exposure and sharpness are fine. Nicely taken!

 Comment Written 22-Mar-2022

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reply by the author on 22-Mar-2022

thanks for your great review, appreciate it.