Honey bee refueling

Lord Vetinari

Found this honey bee sitting on a potentilla flower looking a bit sorry for itself, totally unable to fly even though it was quite warm. Refuelled it on my finger with some sugar/honey syrup, placed it on a mollis azalea and a few minutes later it was off flying. I can only assume it literally ran out of fuel as it seemed in good condition otherwise.
Brian V.

Help I didn't have enough weetabix this morning


Refuelling






Waiting for the energy surge

Stumblebum

Dream shots al!

Tonyinaus

Lighting
Hi,

These are incredible shots. What did you use to light your photo?

Thanks,

Tonyinaus

Lord Vetinari

Thanks for the comments SB and Tony

Tony- they are all full flash shots using a bracket mounted and diffused 430Ex flash as in the setup below

Brian V.

Tonyinaus

Thanks
Thanks for your help.

I will have to set a flash up like that.

I also saw your flickr account which is am much more familiar with. I sent you a follow notice.

Thanks,

Tony

IPClark

Lovely shots Brian. I always feel good at helping a cold or wet bee out

Lord Vetinari

IPClark wrote: »

Lovely shots Brian. I always feel good at helping a cold or wet bee out

Thanks Ian - yes it does give you a warm buzzy feeling :
Brian v.