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Bee and Ant

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Bee and Ant

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After seeing it here today, I believe I should have cropped down to just below the ant.
  • Ginnie
  • Atlanta, GA, United States
  • 17 Sep 2008, 02:04
Hmmmm. I'm not sure about that, Mary. I kinda like the height of this and especially the scale of those two side by side. How fun!
Mary MacADNski: I will keep both insects but am going to try the crop. Just to see.
  • Ray
  • Thailand
  • 17 Sep 2008, 04:10
Fabulous work, Mary.
I think you are correct about the crop, but its no big deal for me.

[Good to see you still have bees on PEI.]
Mary MacADNski: Our neighbouring province was hit by whatever was killing them last year but we weren't. Over the years there were bans on certain bees for a long time as we were rare in that our bees had never had certain diseases so were clean. We now have those diseases now.
  • vintage
  • Brisbane Australia
  • 17 Sep 2008, 06:20
Double action well captured
Mary MacADNski: Thanks vintage. There was quite a size difference.
  • Alan
  • Great Britain (UK)
  • 17 Sep 2008, 08:55
I'm happy with how it is. Again, good detail to it. I like how the bee is oblivious to all around!
Mary MacADNski: Thanks, Alan. Bees are certainly single minded.
  • Padraig
  • United Kingdom
  • 17 Sep 2008, 13:01
I think her eye is amazing
Mary MacADNski: It's early in the day for this one. The pollen bags are not loaded.
  • Louis
  • South Africa
  • 17 Sep 2008, 15:24
The ant is planning an attack on the monster sucking the juices from its food source. Ray made no remark about the pleasure workers? Wow.

I think your idea about the crop will be a great alternative.
Mary MacADNski: Maybe Ray's still sleeping. LOL. I think the crop is a good idea too. If wish I'd not been in such a hurry.
  • Mal
  • United Kingdom
  • 17 Sep 2008, 16:03
hehe, the bee looks like he flew into the flower too fast and the ant is going to rescue him!..grin

Lovely shot. mal
Mary MacADNski: Thanks, mal. The place was buzzing with bees. It was good to see.
Oh wow - how beautiful! Love the depth and clarity of the bee.
Mary MacADNski: Thanks, Jen - a lucky find.
Yes worth trying the crop Mary. It's a very pleasing picture as it is though
Mary MacADNski: I'll probably post the change.
Great stuff Mary!
Mary MacADNski: Thanks for that.
Mary, I like the shot as it is, but if you crop it, will return to see the result. I love the texture and color of the flower, as well as the excellent capture of both insects.
Mary MacADNski: I'll use it probably some time when I need shots to cue up.

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