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Saving the bees

Passing a pollen garden where I used to walk my dog, I got to see a volunteer tended garden with lots of colourful flowers designed to feed bees which are now ...
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Passing a pollen garden where I used to walk my dog, I got to see a volunteer tended garden with lots of colourful flowers designed to feed bees which are now endangered
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Jul, 2017

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Behind The Lens

Location

Behind the Memorial Arena in Kingston, Ontario, there is a walking track and one area has a volunteer maintained pollen garden to encourage the feeding of bees. There were always strikingly beautiful coloured flowers being dined upon so i took the opportunity to snap a few photos every time I walked by..... and this was a result.

Time

Early evening, when I walk my dog since the hottest hear of the day has passed, and it also has great light for taking photos.

Lighting

I'm outside so enjoying an overcast day for this shot. I prefer overcast for stronger colours and less blinding glare

Equipment

I'm using my cellphone for this, believe it or not. A Huawei smartphone I don't have anymore but it took killer pictures.

Inspiration

There is a terrible global crisis with bees. We are losing bees to pollution and pesticides engineered into seeds. It's needing addressing. Our pollinators need our help so planting pollen gardens is a great way to not only beautify the area, it's educational and can help prevent the total loss of bees which would be devastating for humans.

Editing

No post processing. As is.

In my camera bag

I only have a cellphone for a camera. One day I would like a digital SLR but is not in my budget so i work with what i have.

Feedback

Be patient.... and take every opportunity you can to capture a moment

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Saving the bees

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