The Bee's Knees

Another in the bee series utilizing flash fill.

Nectar Awaits, II

Final approach to the prize by an STOL expert. STOL is pilot-speak for short take-off/landing and refers to the runway distance an aircraft requires to travel before becoming airborne and subsequently land on and come to a stop. More fun with flash fill and extension tubes for macro-photography.

Nectar Awaits

Or "Flight of the Honey Bee". In any event, part of my enduring fascination with honey bees and macro photography. In this instance, utilizing external flash fill. Still not a short enough burst to freeze the bee's wings. Interestingly, a neighbor's friend stopped by as I was shooting and said he wouldn't be surprised if they were "his bees"- he has a couple of hives in his backyard and was a commercial beekeeper for a while. Sweet!