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Aug 20, 2007 02:19 | #1

I'll be making another trip out this weekend -the bee keeper wants me to photograph him covered in bees for an add :cool:

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The bee keeper has a leaking outdoor faucet that the bees use as a watering hole.

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Aug 20, 2007 02:27 | #2

Stunning shots. How do they see with all that hair in the eyes.

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Aug 20, 2007 02:33 | #3

skylab wrote in post #3758904

Stunning shots. How do they see with all that hair in the eyes.

This is why they have it:

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Pumpkin pollen is HUGE and without that hair they would probably be blinded by it...

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Aug 20, 2007 03:19 as a reply to @ Dalantech's post | #4

Superb shots. Lovely detail and well lit.

The beekeeper could use these to check he hasn't got mites in the hive.

Thanks for sharing.

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Aug 20, 2007 03:21 | #5

dreamline wrote in post #3759028

Superb shots. Lovely detail and well lit.

The beekeeper could use these to check he hasn't got mites in the hive.

Thanks for sharing.

Thanks!

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Aug 20, 2007 06:14 as a reply to @ Dalantech's post | #6

great series again love that last shot showing why they have hair on their eyes.

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Aug 20, 2007 07:26 | #7

Hi DT
Brilliant series, I just love all the detail

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Aug 20, 2007 08:08 as a reply to @ Lawrie B's post | #8

Hiya DT,

Superb series of shots, I especially like the Pollen encrusted Bee shot !!

Cheers for now
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Aug 20, 2007 08:16 as a reply to @ bandit 1's post | #9

i been looking at them all at flick..amazing shots as usual

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Aug 20, 2007 08:31 | #10

Excellent series John - must admit didn't realise they drink water every now and then
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Aug 20, 2007 09:44 | #11

Lovely set DT, stunning detail as usual.

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Aug 20, 2007 10:57 as a reply to @ Attic's post | #12

u know what amazes me the most?that u went in to no protective clothing and didnt get stung but the bee keepe5r did with his protective clothing on..hehehe thats mad..great work

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Aug 20, 2007 11:08 | #13

I love your first two shots, and the one with the pumpkin pollen. Incredible shots. Great lighting and exposure!

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Aug 20, 2007 12:28 | #14

Bill Pham wrote in post #3759476

great series again love that last shot showing why they have hair on their eyes.

Bill

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Aug 20, 2007 12:29 | #15

Lawrie B wrote in post #3759694

Hi DT
Brilliant series, I just love all the detail

Thanks Lawrie! I was laying on my stomach when I was shooting them drinking, so it was wasy to brace the rig.

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