Dying in Ecstasy? (Close Up Section): Photographed at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum in Great River, NY. When I took this picture I thought the bee was alive, but after the creature did...

Bmac Loc: Long Island, NY

Photographed at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum in Great River, NY. When I took this picture I thought the bee was alive, but after the creature did not move once the image was made, even with prodding from me, the realization that he/she was deceased dawned. Hopefully, being amongst all that pollen helped with the transition.

Critique, comments and suggestions welcomed.

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ISO 200, 135mm, f/5.6, 1/160 sec. w/flash

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ebrunner Loc: New Jersey Shore

Bmac wrote:

Photographed at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum in Great River, NY. When I took this picture I thought the bee was alive, but after the creature did not move once the image was made, even with prodding from me, the realization that he/she was deceased dawned. Hopefully, being amongst all that pollen helped with the transition.

Critique, comments and suggestions welcomed.

Select download for additional resolution. Thanks. 8-)

Nice colors and sharp, too. Well done.

Bmac Loc: Long Island, NY

ebrunner wrote:

Nice colors and sharp, too. Well done.

Thanks Erich. Looks like the photo could be a touch brighter though. 8-)

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Very lovely flower, sorry about the bee :|

Bmac Loc: Long Island, NY

Linda From Maine wrote:

Very lovely flower, sorry about the bee :|

Thanks Linda, and I will convey your sympathy to his family.....his very large family I might add. :D

Dixiegirl Loc: Alabama gulf coast

You certainly stirred my curiosity with your title, Bmac. I didn't know what to expect, but it's perfect for this beautiful shot! ;-)

Bmac wrote:

Photographed at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum in Great River, NY. When I took this picture I thought the bee was alive, but after the creature did not move once the image was made, even with prodding from me, the realization that he/she was deceased dawned. Hopefully, being amongst all that pollen helped with the transition.

Critique, comments and suggestions welcomed.

Select download for additional resolution. Thanks. 8-)

DOOK Loc: Maclean, Australia

Nice pic--never see a bee with blue wings like that one. :-) :-)

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

Beautiful shot!!!! What a way to go tho!:)
Erv

Chuckwal Loc: Boynton Beach Florida

What a way to go
Chuck :-)

jwt Loc: Texas Hill Country

Nice shot BMAC regardless that the subject is no longer living. :-D

Bmac Loc: Long Island, NY

Dixiegirl wrote:

You certainly stirred my curiosity with your title, Bmac. I didn't know what to expect, but it's perfect for this beautiful shot! ;-)

Thanks Donna. Happy to stir your curiosity and glad you liked the shot. 8-)

Bmac Loc: Long Island, NY

DOOK wrote:

Nice pic--never see a bee with blue wings like that one. :-) :-)

Thanks Earl. Not sure why those wings are blue, maybe due to the flash.....or perhaps she's an artistic bee and was "making a statement." 8-)

Bmac Loc: Long Island, NY

Erv wrote:

Beautiful shot!!!! What a way to go tho!:)
Erv

Chuckwal wrote:

What a way to go
Chuck :-)

Thanks Erv and Chuck. Although the bee may have been "sleeping in a catatonic state" as another member told me regarding a type of bee which this one may very well bee....errr....be. :mrgreen:

Bmac Loc: Long Island, NY

jwt wrote:

Nice shot BMAC regardless that the subject is no longer living. :-D

Thanks for taking a look and commenting Jim. 8-)

bkyser Loc: Fly over country in Indiana

So sorry for your loss (????) :-)