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Jul 15, 2015 12:24 |  #1

Still pretty new to this macro stuff but am having fun.

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Jul 16, 2015 00:49 |  #2

Good ones - a carpenter bee I think
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Jul 16, 2015 02:13 |  #3

Next time try putting a little sugar syrup on the paper towel (assuming that's what the bee is on) and when the critter starts feeding on it carefully lift the glass and take your shots. Does look like a Carpenter Bee though (they don't make honey).


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Jul 16, 2015 07:17 |  #4

Nice captures


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