'I believe I was here first' by Helen Betts

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25-Aug-2019

'I believe I was here first'

Looks like the bee wasn’t happy about having to share the flower.

Best to view in "Original" because other versions resized by Pbase are decidedly unsharp.

Al Yamamah Garden, then and now, posted earlier:

Nikon Z 7 ,Nikkor AF-S 300/4E PF ED VR with FTZ adapter
1/400s f/8.0 at 300.0mm iso100 hide exif

Full EXIF Info
Date/Time	25-Aug-2019 14:46:44
Make	Nikon
Model	NIKON Z 7
Flash Used	No
Focal Length	300 mm
Exposure Time	1/400 sec
Aperture	f/8
ISO Equivalent	100
Exposure Bias	-0.67
White Balance	0
Metering Mode	matrix (5)
JPEG Quality	(7)
Exposure Program	aperture priority (3)
Focus Distance

other sizes: small medium large original auto

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Don		05-Sep-2020 20:13
An interesting stand-off.

MarcViskens		26-May-2020 21:31
Very beautiful Helen

larose forest photos		05-Feb-2020 01:55
Wow, you captured this not only at the right time, but so beautifully. Details in this sharp shot are magnificent. V

Suzanne Lanthier		01-Sep-2019 15:37
One of a kind image Helen, bravo !

Jeff Real		31-Aug-2019 15:40
Your macro photography is quite stunning! V

Kevin Warren		31-Aug-2019 11:56
I smiled when I saw this, then laughed when I read your caption!

Dave Petersen Photography		27-Aug-2019 15:43
Stellar colors, detail and lighting in this vibrant and very beautiful image Helen. Very nicely done !! VV

Jean D		27-Aug-2019 00:08
Terrific capture of these two bees not quite prepared to share this territory. ~V

Graeme		26-Aug-2019 21:34
Incredible closeup of both insects and the flower, Helen.V

Karen Stuebing		26-Aug-2019 18:49
Wow, what a great catch of these two on this pretty flower. They look like they're going to fight. Super light, color and detail. V.

Julie Oldfield		26-Aug-2019 17:31
Nice capture! I think all creatures hate bees!

Tom Munson		26-Aug-2019 15:43
Terrific capture of the Bee and Skipper.

globalgadabout		26-Aug-2019 14:45
the bee is wise to be wary...high quality capture...V

Jim Coffman		26-Aug-2019 13:31
Nature at its best! Fine work, Helen...

Dwight Rankine		26-Aug-2019 13:09
Super shot! BV

Claude Gagnon		26-Aug-2019 13:00
Wow, really sharp this beautiful shot :)) V

Hank Vander Velde		26-Aug-2019 12:16
Excellent/beautiful sharp shot of these two competing for the pollen Helen. Great bg and well titled too.

joseantonio		26-Aug-2019 11:47
great capture with this special angle.V.

danad		26-Aug-2019 10:17
Stunning scene, well captured. V.

Fong Lam		26-Aug-2019 09:16
Beautiful closeup with superb colors and details...V

Isabel Cutler		26-Aug-2019 07:26
Nice catch!

Ursula Miller		26-Aug-2019 06:18
How cute! Beautiful colors and details. V

Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal		26-Aug-2019 06:15
Beautiful details and sharpness, well done. V

Ika Zinka Eferl		26-Aug-2019 05:03
Wow! Such a gorgeous setting.The closeup details are superb and fantastic colors! V

Nirvan Hope		26-Aug-2019 04:59
Spectacular detail of this insect encounter in the brilliant colored zinnia.