While grilling, I noticed a bumblebee doing his thing on some of the weeds in my back yard (I need to mow!). Since I don't own a macro lens, I did the next-best thing: get a telephoto (100-400mm) and zoom in from a distance.

Nice shots Lynda · 2010-06-24: 10:37

great set :) rozemarijn · 2010-06-24: 11:10

Cool shots, John! Brenda found a bee on some coneflowers last night and took some really good shots, too! lgnelson · 2010-06-24: 11:15

These are great! Love the first one. kellybee322 · 2010-06-24: 11:26

Fantastic shots!!! SunFlower1990 · 2010-06-24: 14:23

I love the 3rd one. I think zooming in with the telephoto was probably better than getting up close with the macro. You know... because bees sting. ;) Jenny · 2010-06-24: 22:37

Well done, lovely captures. SunflowerGirl · 2010-06-24: 22:40

Hey, copy cat! I posted my bee today, too! I love that third shot. I guess you're bringing your camera this weekend... djnana · 2010-06-24: 22:52

Wonderful!!! wildduck · 2010-06-25: 12:22

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