A visit to a bee keeper

bandit 1 wrote in post #3759845
Hiya DT,

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

Cheers for now
Mark

Thanks Mark!

macro junkie wrote in post #3759877
i been looking at them all at flick..amazing shots as usual

Thanks!

LordV wrote in post #3759929
Excellent series John - must admit didn't realise they drink water every now and then
Brian V.

Thanks Brian!

Wasps do it to, and they can actually land on the surface and float on it while they are drinking! There was just enough current in the puddle to keep me from shooting it and the wasps were more skittish than the bees. Something I'll try to capture as a closeup the next time I'm there.

Attic wrote in post #3760320
Lovely set DT, stunning detail as usual.

Thanks!

macro junkie wrote in post #3760705
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

It happened right after he removed one of the honey comb racks. The bees weren't very active (at least they weren't coming after him) so he removed his hood and a bee landed on his nose and stung him...

zippy25 wrote in post #3760763
I love your first two shots, and the one with the pumpkin pollen. Incredible shots. Great lighting and exposure!

Thanks! I've got another pollen set coming.