Flittin' & Buzzin' (Why girls are butterflies and boys are bees)
I was sitting at my kitchen table, uploading my final captures for Project Yellow, when these two guys decided to interrupt.


He couldn't be bothered with an extended photo shoot;
he lasted all of two pictures.
Still...I'm equally astounded by his allure.
and produce this almost SOOC?
How can I be wordless even if it IS Wednesday? ;)
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Buzzin' and Flittin'...Flittin' and Buzzin'...Those are incredible. The colors are so intense. Wow! Makes me want to write Haiku. Gesundheit !
Posted by: Swampy | April 09, 2008 at 01:03 AM
I can understand how you can't be wordless here. I never am in my WW posts. But in my response to what you've captured, I'm almost speechless. I'll try though. First off, Bravo!!! You're GOOD! So much to compliment on...where to start. I love the large depth of field blurring the background. And the images are so sharp. I love the detail you captured in the bee's eye. And the colors...WOW. I could go on and on. Well done. Well done.
Posted by: Robert | April 09, 2008 at 01:08 AM
Here's another thing we have in common (besides Clooney, of course, and BTW I saw his new movie Sunday night and it's not worth seeing. Even later as a rental. {yawn} Poor attempt at modern Cary Grant/Katherine Hepburn style.): I've got a new D80 and snapping everything in site in this gorgeous southern spring. I want to do WW everyday. I actually think I'm about to start a photoblog, 'cause I don't know what to do will all this lovely stuff. :-)
Posted by: Dawn @ My Home Sweet Home | April 09, 2008 at 01:11 AM
Oh - I forgot my question: what lens are you using?
Posted by: Dawn @ My Home Sweet Home | April 09, 2008 at 01:11 AM
oh, very nice! they wanted to be sure they were photographed at their best - great pictures!
happy ww. ☺
Posted by: dkaye | April 09, 2008 at 01:13 AM
Oh pretty! They look perfect on those bright flowers too. :)
Posted by: Lisa's Chaos | April 09, 2008 at 01:14 AM
The photos deserves a lot of words indeed! They're beautiful.
Posted by: Mom to P | April 09, 2008 at 01:16 AM
I have to second Robert's and Dawn's comments. These are amazingly beautiful, crisp and clean, simply stunning shots, Robin! God is so incredible!! :D
Posted by: Dianne | April 09, 2008 at 01:17 AM
Amazing and beautiful. I have a feeling this hobby-turned-passion might just blossom into a career someday. (Particularly if insects are inclined to hire wedding photographers.)
Posted by: Stephen | April 09, 2008 at 01:24 AM
Wow! I wish I could make pictures like that! Very pretty!
Posted by: Jientje | April 09, 2008 at 01:37 AM
Oh so pretty! Love them! Happy WW!
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Posted by: EDS | April 09, 2008 at 01:54 AM
Those are wonderful images!
Posted by: Natalie | April 09, 2008 at 02:09 AM
So beautiful!
The detail and focus in both shots is amazing. :)
Posted by: Joyce T. | April 09, 2008 at 02:19 AM
wow!!!!!!!!!!! this is perfect. God is really amazing. great photos.
Posted by: Lorelee | April 09, 2008 at 03:05 AM
those are two amazing shots!
Posted by: christine | April 09, 2008 at 04:19 AM
These are beautiful.
Posted by: SandyCarlson | April 09, 2008 at 06:11 AM
I am speechless, well almost!;) I am in awe, those shots are just incredible! The colors, the sharpness, wow!!!
Posted by: Amy | April 09, 2008 at 06:36 AM
So beautiful! Thank you. I'd be scared to photograph them.
Posted by: Irene | April 09, 2008 at 06:52 AM
These are terrific. You did a good job capturing these creatures who hardly sit still. Just wondering: did you take in Shutter Priority?
Posted by: June | April 09, 2008 at 07:05 AM
Such BEAUTIES!!!!! The camera is a joy isn't it? And you certainly had one with you at the right time! Wow, what gorgeous photos Robin!!!
My W W is a very short video of the sunrise over the Gulf of Mexico! Hope to see you there, visiting with me today.
Happy Wednesday
Posted by: Hootin' Anni | April 09, 2008 at 08:11 AM
Absolutely beautiful shots. Amazing.
Posted by: Paulla | April 09, 2008 at 08:19 AM
Those are GREAT shots! I have a Nikon D40X and my pics aren't nearly as good! I wish I had your eye! Happy WW!
Posted by: wright | April 09, 2008 at 08:27 AM
Wow, gorgeous photos!
We don't have ANYTHING even remotely green yet - but at least the snow is gone from our neighborhood!
Posted by: Kathy_Likes_Pink | April 09, 2008 at 08:37 AM
wow!!! these are beautiful... i wish i was there to see them with my own eyes... you did justice to these wonderful sights :)
Posted by: lareine | April 09, 2008 at 08:37 AM
Great shot! LOve it.
Posted by: Working at Home Mom | April 09, 2008 at 08:38 AM
THANKS for all your thoughts--I just gotta tell you, for me, it was a PHOTOGRAPHIC EVENT! I was flipping out, snapping away, feeling like I was six years old or something!
A few responses to specific comments of yours:
Robert, please feel free to be so "speechless" every time you visit ;).
Dawn, thanks for the head's up (I hadn't heard a review yet). And, girlieQ, I HEAR YA LOUD AND CLEAR! I wanted to post dozens of pics! The lens was the 55-200 (does that answer your question?).
Stephen, I'm getting photo-twitchy alright--seeing the result gives me a not-so-cheap thrill!
June, I'm embarrassed to admit it was on AUTO! There was just no time to think about settings--this was a total reaction to what I was seeing--I had to FLY outside to catch them.
Fly...hehe...;)
Again, ALL your comments are SOOOO appreciated!!! I delighted in this series and I'm thrilled some of you sound like you did, too :).
Posted by: PENSIEVE (the ROBIN one) | April 09, 2008 at 08:45 AM
Those are really cool pictures! Thanks for sharing! Enjoy your day!
Posted by: Deanna | April 09, 2008 at 08:51 AM
Gorgeous!!!
I'm always amazed at nature's beauty and you captured it perfectly!
Happy WW!
Posted by: bits & pieces | April 09, 2008 at 09:06 AM
Breathtaking!
Posted by: Kim | April 09, 2008 at 09:12 AM
Too beautiful! Mine aren't quite that pretty but they *are* funny.
Posted by: Lori | April 09, 2008 at 09:13 AM