Photography has pretty much changed my life, in that, I look at every little thing differently now. I get so much pleasure being outdoors and finding new things to photograph. It gives me a tickle inside! I love the birds and flowers and all of nature so much. Sharing these treasures with all of you is very much a pleasure too. I hope you enjoy my photos as much as I enjoy taking them! This has been one of the most fun things I ever done... joining this community, it's given me more courage and confidence to explore what I really love to do... A BIG HUGE THANKS to all my friends here!!!!!!
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 "Photographers deal in things which are continually vanishing and when they have vanished  there is no contrivance on earth which can make them come back again."
 Sometimes when we are generous in small, barely detectable ways it can change someone else's life forever...
                                                            August 2006
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Comments (24)
ryntha
Wow, amazing detail! The bees fine hairs look so crisp. The colors are beautiful too. A really lovely photograph.
Richardphotos
good thing you did not get the other end!! I wonder about that when I shove my camera into the business of bees. excellent macro
jazzmyn
OMG, this is definately eye to eye, can't get much closer!!!! Wonderful macro shot, love the fine hairs you've captured here!!!! Superb!!!*****
sharky_
Excellent capture of this bee. I have been unsuccessful so far. They are to active in the palm trees for me.... Aloha
Punaguy
A very nice macro here Akemi...I must agree with you..I have not had the greatest luck with macro..can't seem to hold the cam steady enough and when I do the subject usually flies off...Well done! Aloha~
keeneye
WOW, Akemi you've really captured a great macro here!!!! unbelievable clarity on this bee, those hairs are amazing, well done!!!****
watapki66
Very nice capture.
maggiemai
Oh yes!! Wonderful shot! Amazing Akemi!! :-) I love the hairs on his legs and he looks like he is wearing sunglasses ..(shades) lol :-) Bravo!!!
Sekadhar
Superb!!! Excellent done!*****!
vlaaitje
so, this is quite nice for you first try......lovely details.....
gwfa
amazing colours & blur - doesn't look as a first try though...
BMWilliams
Now I know what a bee looks like really close. You had to be brave to get up in that bee's face!
WandM
Sharp shots are great but this one has a special mood.
sputter
Great shot! Love the "fur" on his thorax!
kansas
I think it is a great shot! A real close encounter!
pm_hackworth
I think you did an excellent job! And you are right it isn't easy to capture insects. I'm amazed that I haven't got stung yet trying as I just keep on keepin' on and they just get aggrivated and move on to another flower...so far! LOL! I'm allergic to bee stings, too, so I'm really living on the edge! LOL! What we photographers do to get that darn picture! :0)
Tedz
Well...I'll be a Monkeys Uncle....You got it just right Akemi...Your Photography goes from Strength to Strength....salute
Akinom
Fantabulous, Akemi! ***** hehe... great title! Enjoy your weekend, hon!
cynlee
yep... it's real close to his eye... but i can see his leg perfectly & the lavendar bits... gives it a dif perspective but still a great shot :]
looksee
I guess you are brave enough to get right into the bee's business, LOL!!! excellent image with the colors of lavendar so beautiful too!!!****
logiloglu
great POV and use of DOF. its a fantastic macro shot,Akemi. bravo #:O)
foresight
I agree with everyone, this is a stunning macro image!!!! the whole compo is wonderful!!! I love the fuzziness you've captured!!!!***** bravo!!
jacro
les couleurs sont superbes,domage qu'il manque un peu de nettetsur la te de l'insecte
Enmos
Amazing detail and beautiful composition !! Fantastic work here my friend !! :o)