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Jul 23, 2019 08:38:48   #
merrytexan Loc: georgia
 
Dixie Native wrote:
There is a misconception that, aerodynamically, bumblebees shouldn't be able to fly. The science behind its' obviously ability to do so can be read at this link: https://www.livescience.com/33075-how-bees-fly.html

While the insect produces small vortices with its' wing movements resulting in lift, I still wonder how this damaged bee is able to fly.

Handheld and in natural light of a Bumblebee (Bombus sp.) on Climbing Aster (Aster carolinianus).


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still beautiful shots of bumbly in spite of torn and tattered wings!

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Jul 23, 2019 08:47:17   #
fbeaston Loc: Vermont
 
Incredible detail ... as tack sharp as any shot I've ever seen. Thanks for sharing.

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Jul 23, 2019 11:24:02   #
Dixie Native Loc: Leicester, NC
 
Thanks one and all for the kind comments.

Ken

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Jul 23, 2019 11:45:34   #
Earnest Botello Loc: Hockley, Texas
 
WOW, great shots, Dixie.

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Jul 23, 2019 12:15:48   #
JeffDavidson Loc: Originally Detroit Now Los Angeles
 
Very well done.

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Jul 23, 2019 13:12:25   #
Susan yamakawa
 
Dixie Native wrote:
There is a misconception that, aerodynamically, bumblebees shouldn't be able to fly. The science behind its' obviously ability to do so can be read at this link: https://www.livescience.com/33075-how-bees-fly.html

While the insect produces small vortices with its' wing movements resulting in lift, I still wonder how this damaged bee is able to fly.

Handheld and in natural light of a Bumblebee (Bombus sp.) on Climbing Aster (Aster carolinianus).


Please click Download for a better view of the wings.

Thanks for viewing and all comments.
There is a misconception that, aerodynamically, bu... (show quote)


Amazing 🤗🤗🤗👍

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Jul 23, 2019 22:08:23   #
woodweasel Loc: bellingham Wa
 
Very nice set

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