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Coming in for a Landing

Coming in for a Landing

This honey bee was caught at just the right moment as his headed toward my lens.

This honey bee was caught at just the right moment as his headed toward my lens.
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NIKON D7000

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Aperture f/8.0 ISO 800 Shutter 1/1000

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Aug, 2013

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Amazing clarity!

Super shot!

Great capture! I have tried a LOT this season to capture one of the busy bees flying but none came out so good. Love it :)

Awesome shot...

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fantastic capture. Gorgeous colors, composition and excellent camera work.

Love the hint of the wing sweep... at 1/1000th too! Congratz!

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Nice one!

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Stunning shot

Great capture! Congrats.

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