Mmmm... Milkweed

**CaraRose** · 08-15-2010, 04:01 PM

Carpenter bee, I think? Feeding on Swamp Milkweed.

**paulnj** · 08-15-2010, 04:22 PM

Very nice angle on this macro image!

**armando_m** · 08-15-2010, 08:14 PM

incredible shot !

very shar focus on the bee's head, handheld ?

**CaraRose** · 08-15-2010, 08:46 PM

Originally Posted by armando_m

incredible shot !

very shar focus on the bee's head, handheld ?

Handheld, though I was leaning my arm on my monopod. Manual focus, 300mm f/4 L IS with a full set of extension tubes.

I have a few others that have spot on focus but bad composition. And, of course, I have 500 blurry abstract shots as well, LOL

**scott-devon** · 08-16-2010, 09:09 AM

Very impressive! Love this shot.

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