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elsa hoffmann

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Mission accomplished
« 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.
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armando_m

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Re: Mission accomplished
« Reply #1 on: December 30, 2016, 01:18:38 »
Impressive
Armando Morales
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Ron Scubadiver

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Re: Mission accomplished
« Reply #2 on: December 30, 2016, 01:25:39 »
That looks difficult.

MFloyd

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Re: Mission accomplished
« Reply #3 on: December 30, 2016, 01:45:46 »
excellent !
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FredCrowBear

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Re: Mission accomplished
« Reply #4 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!
Frederick V. Ramsey

elsa hoffmann

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Re: Mission accomplished
« Reply #5 on: December 30, 2016, 04:44:33 »
Thank you Ron, Mr Floyd, Armando and Fred.
Comments appreciated
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