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Nov. 1, 2008 - Slice of Life - Bees
Nov. 1, 2008 - Slice of Life - Bees
pmichaud


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Collection: Slice of Life Challenge
Camera: Canon EOS-30D
Lens: Canon EF 35-350mm f/3.5-5.6L USM
Location: Canon City, CO
Date: Nov 1, 2008
Aperture: f6.3
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/400
Galleries: Nature, Candid
Date Uploaded: Nov 1, 2008

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 One of my objectives for the day was to take down the hummingbird feeders to clean and pack away for the winter. My plans were thwarted when I discovered them covered with honeybees. I took several images from the porch with a screen separating me from the bees. This image I took from the landing. The bulk of the bees scurried around the other side of the feeder, adding enough weight to tip it slightly. I will try again tomorrow morning - hopefully I can get up early enough to get out there before it warms up. It's been unusually warm for the past few days.

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 11/04/2008 11:54:45 AM
My hummingbird feeder looks very similar. I like how you caught the one bee in flight.
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 11/03/2008 08:01:15 PM
Very cool - love the very closeup. Makes me want to draw back from the bees.

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 11/02/2008 11:01:18 PM
The bees have been pretty active around here this fall but nothing like this. Thanks for reminding me to take in my feeder.
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 11/02/2008 09:25:59 AM
sharing the wealth..wonder how the hummers would react if they got there for a drink and found this crowd! now that would be a picture!

the exposure seems spot on
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 11/02/2008 09:03:34 AM
I'll just let the bee scientists know to go to your house. LOL! I know what you mean though, I didn't have any bees around this summer at all, and none of my flowers bloomed.
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 11/02/2008 08:56:43 AM
Funny- thwarted in your chore ! If it was me -I would forget to come back to it ! I like the soft blend of colors & all the activity going on :)
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 11/02/2008 03:10:33 AM
yes .. bees are good .. so many insects that ppl abhor are necessary for our survival .. without bees some plants wouldnt be pollinated and so many foods would be unavailable ... anyway hope your bees find somewhere else to feed during your winter . :)
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 11/02/2008 01:56:28 AM
The focus is pretty good considering you were shooting through a screen. You're braver than I, I wouldn't have been anywhere near them, screen or not!
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 11/02/2008 01:10:34 AM
Nice shot of the bees Patsy - hope they find some nice flowers so you can clean up tomorrow.
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