Landing Bee – Summer 2011
It took me ages to capture this one. Unfortunately bees do not fly in a predictable flight path and are constantly “buzzing” in and out behind the flower heads.
So again I just had to wait for one to pass in front of the camera viewfinder to capture it.
Landing Bee
One of my few attempts at “macro” …. exposure settings – iso400, t1600, f4.o (subject distance 0.4m, lens focal length 105mm)
jimreidphoto 
Absolutely spectacular! It was well worth the wait! The colors are stunning as well. I just love the little guy with his “landing gear” down! Great post, Jim!
February 25, 2012 at 1:40 am
Thanks Judy. I really like this one also.
As I was so close, I could smell the scent of the lavender, while capturing this image.
February 25, 2012 at 7:32 pm
Oh now you had to tell me that! I adore lavender! 😉
That just adds to the appeal of this photo! I’ve killed my share of lavender. Going to try again this summer!
February 25, 2012 at 10:37 pm
But it was absolutely worth the wait… amazing shot this is… chapeau!
February 24, 2012 at 8:45 pm
Thanks Joanna. It was one of those relaxing, unusual, warm summer days in Scotland
February 24, 2012 at 9:29 pm
I know those days, here in the Netherlands we have to treasure these days as well 😉
February 24, 2012 at 10:25 pm
Vau…! Well done…I envy your patience.
February 24, 2012 at 8:44 pm
Hi Risto, Many thanks. I do become totally absorbed when making images allowing me to “live in the moment”
February 24, 2012 at 9:35 pm