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Lens: Irix 150mm f2.8 Dragonfly Macro Camera: K-3II Photo Location: Boerne, TX ISO: 400 Shutter Speed: 1/1250s Aperture: F8 
Posted By: ToddK, 05-09-2021, 08:21 AM

I think I will land here.

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05-09-2021, 08:44 AM   #2
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That is a really cool shot with the variation in focus
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Great shot Todd! Colors, detail, composition and freezing the action. Spot on.
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That is just a marvelous macro, thanks for posting it.

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Superb image.
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Another great photo .
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A great BIF shot

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Looks great. I like that it's sharp enough throughout that you can see the pollen on the legs even
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Whoa...!!!!!

Todd, you nailed this one big time! A beauty!
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Truly magnificent capture, friend. If I may interject a caption; "Easy Flyer With Saddle Bags." I like it. )

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very nice catch, well done!
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Great shot! Absolutely nailed it!
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QuoteOriginally posted by STARHUNTER94 Quote
Looks great. I like that it's sharp enough throughout that you can see the pollen on the legs even
I too appreciate seeing the pollen on the bee.

Wonderful photo!
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Being ready, with the right gear and know how was all your doing. Congratulations.
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QuoteOriginally posted by Staubach Quote
That is a really cool shot with the variation in focus
Thanks so much Staubach!
QuoteOriginally posted by DW58 Quote
Great shot Todd! Colors, detail, composition and freezing the action. Spot on.
Thank you Dave!
QuoteOriginally posted by Heinrich Lohmann Quote
That is just a marvelous macro, thanks for posting it.
Thank you Heinrich!
QuoteOriginally posted by kjfishman Quote
Superb image.
Thank you!
QuoteOriginally posted by pichaser Quote
Another great photo .
Thanks pichaser!
QuoteOriginally posted by eaglem Quote
A great BIF shot
Thanks EM!
QuoteOriginally posted by STARHUNTER94 Quote
Looks great. I like that it's sharp enough throughout that you can see the pollen on the legs even
Thanks STARHUNTER94!
QuoteOriginally posted by K2 to K50 Quote
Whoa...!!!!!

Todd, you nailed this one big time! A beauty!
Thanks for your great comment K2 to K50!
QuoteOriginally posted by Tonytee Quote
Truly magnificent capture, friend. If I may interject a caption; "Easy Flyer With Saddle Bags." I like it. )

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Thanks Tony! I love your caption!!
QuoteOriginally posted by Prohibitiory Quote
very nice catch, well done!
Thank you!
QuoteOriginally posted by reynb Quote
Great shot! Absolutely nailed it!
Thank you!
QuoteOriginally posted by archaeodude Quote
I too appreciate seeing the pollen on the bee.

Wonderful photo!
Thank you archaeodude!
QuoteOriginally posted by rm2 Quote
Being ready, with the right gear and know how was all your doing. Congratulations.
Thanks rm2! I give the credit to the fantastic Irix lens...and my ability to sort through the 60 or so photos that I took of the bees to find this one!
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