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Images => Nature, Flora, Fauna & Landscapes => Topic started by: elsa hoffmann on December 29, 2016, 21:38:32

Title: Mission accomplished
Post by: elsa hoffmann on December 29, 2016, 21:38:32

Mission accomplished - until next time. Today's mission was to get the Carpenter bee in flight. Hopefully I can improve on my next tour  !

The last 2 photos were posted to put the first 2 in context

These Carpenter bees (Bumble bees) nest in a wooden structure which forms part of one of the buildings. How they know which hole (nest) belongs to them - only they know. Once they land on the "tree", they practically immediately dive into their hole - so it gets a bit impossible to capture them at this spot - as my one client tried  ;D  But I found a spot where they were feeding close by - and it was quite accessible.

Title: Re: Mission accomplished
Post by: armando_m on December 30, 2016, 01:18:38

Impressive

Title: Re: Mission accomplished
Post by: Ron Scubadiver on December 30, 2016, 01:25:39

That looks difficult.

Title: Re: Mission accomplished
Post by: MFloyd on December 30, 2016, 01:45:46

excellent !

Title: Re: Mission accomplished
Post by: FredCrowBear on December 30, 2016, 01:46:59

Bees in flight are very difficult. 
I have tried (a lot) and never gotten what I would call 'good' photos. 
The first two are very good!  Well done!

Title: Re: Mission accomplished
Post by: elsa hoffmann on December 30, 2016, 04:44:33

Thank you Ron, Mr Floyd, Armando and Fred.
Comments appreciated