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Images => Nature, Flora, Fauna & Landscapes => Topic started by: bobfriedman on September 04, 2015, 11:34:27

Title: Bee
Post by: bobfriedman on September 04, 2015, 11:34:27

this bee was small (8mm).. not really sure on ID.  will try hydrating the eyes.. this sample was 1 week old when imaged.

Nikon D800E ,Mitutoyo M Plan APO 5x NA 0.14 200/0
265 stack iso100, RAYNOX TUBE 180mm bellows extension, 5mm objective extension - aprox 4.1x

(http://www.pbase.com/image/161201185/original.jpg)

Title: Re: Bee
Post by: Jakov Minić on September 04, 2015, 12:34:42

scary and very detailed :)

Title: Re: Bee
Post by: Gary on September 05, 2015, 06:35:50

Great detail and photography. Why do the eyes have dark and light coloration?

Title: Re: Bee
Post by: bobfriedman on September 05, 2015, 10:41:36

Quote from: Gary on September 05, 2015, 06:35:50

Why do the eyes have dark and light coloration?

these bugs are dead so they dry out over time..they need to be re-hydrated..