Monday, September 21, 2009

The Bees Knees

I have been taking walks nearly every morning with my boys. I put them in the double stroller, strap on my camera, and off we go!

I love getting out in the fresh air! It is finally cool enough that I don't melt, and the boys like seeing new sights. Each day we walk is like a mini photo safari for me.

Just last week I saw some more bees, trying to get their buzzness done before winter comes. Either I was feeling more brave, or the bees were too busy to scare me... so I managed some of the best macros I have ever taken.

I love that you can see the bee's wings, eyes, legs, knees... everything! Who knew up close they are so beautiful?

It's a good thing the old adage is generally true. If you leave them alone, they'll leave you alone! I'm glad they don't really mind having their pictures taken. :o)

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24 comments:

  1. margieSeptember 21, 2009 at 8:31 AM

    it is the best that they actually have knees, sort of. great shots.

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  2. ElyseSeptember 21, 2009 at 9:29 AM

    WoW...how BEEUTIFUL! Lovin the bees from a distance far away :)
    ~Elyse

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  3. CristaSeptember 21, 2009 at 9:36 AM

    Awesome photos!

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  4. Sarah SullivanSeptember 21, 2009 at 10:40 AM

    Oh I love snapping bees! Me too I just love their delicate little wings!! Beautiful shots!! Sarah

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  5. CarlettaSeptember 21, 2009 at 11:01 AM

    These are really nice macros!
    It's so hard to get bees. They just want to move and be busy all the time. :)

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  6. JenSeptember 21, 2009 at 11:22 AM

    Wow, you are brave and those are some beautiful photos.

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  7. LisaSeptember 21, 2009 at 11:41 AM

    I love pictures of bees. We have citrus trees in our yard and, in the spring, they're full of bees gathering pollen. They're almost in a blind frenzy and have no idea I'm there with my camera. They're amazing creatures. Beautiful pictures!

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  8. UnknownSeptember 21, 2009 at 1:28 PM

    Beautiful pictures...but bees still creep me out.

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  9. tammiSeptember 21, 2009 at 3:37 PM

    I love flower/insect pictures! These ones are great!! The second one is particularly good.

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  10. UnknownSeptember 21, 2009 at 7:19 PM

    Glad no one got stung - very pretty - hmm, where do bees go in the winter?

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  11. jaySeptember 22, 2009 at 2:31 AM

    'Who knew that up close they were this beautiful?'

    Me! Me! I did!! I LOVE taking macro shots of insects! They are incredible up close. Sometimes they remind me of little lego animals, with their shiny hard bodies, sometimes you can see where stories of fairies came from. :)

    Lovely pictures - well done!

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  12. kayerjSeptember 22, 2009 at 7:59 AM

    sweet shot!

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  13. HeidiSeptember 22, 2009 at 8:36 AM

    Bees are beautiful close up. Your shots are amazing. And if you get out on a walk everyday with your two kids I am totally impressed! I really need to do that and I've only got one at home durning the day and I still don't get out.
    Thanks for visiting me today!

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  14. StarSeptember 22, 2009 at 8:57 AM

    Wow, great shots!!

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  15. One with many namesSeptember 22, 2009 at 2:44 PM

    Very cool :) Great pictures

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  16. SusieSeptember 22, 2009 at 4:22 PM

    Those are awesome shots!! I am awful in macro!

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  17. CathySeptember 22, 2009 at 6:48 PM

    way to go--fantastic photos!

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  18. JamaSeptember 22, 2009 at 7:28 PM

    What an awesome macro!

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  19. MargoSeptember 22, 2009 at 7:49 PM

    these are great shots! Isn't that weird how brave we get about icky stuff when we have a camera with us?

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  20. shereanSeptember 23, 2009 at 3:20 PM

    You are a far braver woman than I. Truly beautiful shots!

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  21. GennySeptember 23, 2009 at 6:01 PM

    Loved this! That tree picture is great!

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  22. EG CameraGirlSeptember 23, 2009 at 6:47 PM

    Taking your camera with you is a wonderful way to enjoy the beautiful world while taking your kids for a stroll.

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  23. Nicole {tired, need sleep}September 24, 2009 at 8:30 AM

    Very beautiful pictures!

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  24. Ellia C. NaturalsSeptember 28, 2009 at 2:43 PM

    I love these...you have a wonderful eye!

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