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Agapostemon, aka metallic green bee

Agapostemon, aka metallic green bee

Agapostemon, aka metallic green bee pollinating a Spiderwort flower. I thought it was a green fly until I looked it up. Such a pretty color....
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Agapostemon, aka metallic green bee pollinating a Spiderwort flower. I thought it was a green fly until I looked it up. Such a pretty color.
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camera

NIKON D3300

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settings

Aperture 80/10 ISO 200 Shutter 10/3200 Focal Length 550/10

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upload_date

Nov, 2017

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244

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+21

Awards

People's Choice in Bee covered in pollen Photo Challenge

Peer Choice Award

Peer Award

+5

Absolute Masterpiece

Magnificent Capture

Superb Composition

Outstanding Creativity

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