First Bee of 2010

Paul Iddon

Finally the bees are around. In fact, last week I saw at least a couple of dozen Bumble bees when I was out for a walk. But today, the garden was the attraction.

The apple blossom is well and truly prominent now and is going to attract our friends as they go around on the hunt for tasty pollen & nectar, as the pollination process gets into full swing.

Here is my first bee photograph of 2010. Hand-held with flash assist - the day is windy and not easy - but it easier on more environmental than extreme close-ups.

This one, by the way, is a female bee.

C&C as always allowed.


Exif:

Camera Maker: Canon
Camera Model: Canon EOS 450D
Lens: 105mm
Image Date: 2010-04-28 13:27:27 +0100
Focal Length: 105.0mm
Aperture: f/8.0
Exposure Time: 0.0050 s (1/200)
ISO equiv: 200
Exposure Bias: none
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: Manual
Exposure Mode: Manual
White Balance: Auto
Flash Fired: Yes (Manual)
Color Space: sRGB
Photographer: Copyright www.pauliddon.co.uk







Paul.

GOLDENORFE

very good Paul, nice exposure and composition
have only seen red tail bumbles here, none of the paler ones yet
phil

Paul Iddon

Thanks Phil.


I think it's the miner bee, same as Brian had on his daisy (A. hamorrhoa).


Paul.

GOLDENORFE

no, deffo a bumble bee,
miner bees are about 10-12mm in length, and slim!
phil

Paul Iddon

OK, thanks for the update - was going off the foxy red colouration.


Paul.

Lord Vetinari

Lovely capture - agree with Phil - much too bulky for a miner bee.
Brian v.

Paul Iddon

Thanks Brian


Paul.