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.

You can tell she's a girl because she gracefully and patiently waited for me to complete our photography session.  Almost 90 pictures later, I'm stunned by her delicate beauty.

Then this fella horned in on the action.
He couldn't be bothered with an extended photo shoot;
he lasted all of two pictures.
Still...I'm equally astounded by his allure.

Right about now, I'm thanking God for His unmatched imagination in creation, and...for my Nikon D-40.  That I could capture these creatures in flight
and produce this almost SOOC?
How can I be wordless even if it IS Wednesday?  ;)

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Comments

[Swampy]

Buzzin' and Flittin'...Flittin' and Buzzin'...Those are incredible. The colors are so intense. Wow! Makes me want to write Haiku. Gesundheit !

[Robert]

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.

[Dawn @ My Home Sweet Home]

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. :-)

[Dawn @ My Home Sweet Home]

Oh - I forgot my question: what lens are you using?

[dkaye]

oh, very nice! they wanted to be sure they were photographed at their best - great pictures!

happy ww. ☺

[Lisa's Chaos]

Oh pretty! They look perfect on those bright flowers too. :)

[Mom to P]

The photos deserves a lot of words indeed! They're beautiful.

[Dianne]

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

[Stephen]

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.)

[Jientje]

Wow! I wish I could make pictures like that! Very pretty!

[EDS]

Oh so pretty! Love them! Happy WW!

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[Natalie]

Those are wonderful images!

[Joyce T.]

So beautiful!
The detail and focus in both shots is amazing. :)

[Lorelee]

wow!!!!!!!!!!! this is perfect. God is really amazing. great photos.

[christine]

those are two amazing shots!

[SandyCarlson]

These are beautiful.

[Amy]

I am speechless, well almost!;) I am in awe, those shots are just incredible! The colors, the sharpness, wow!!!

[Irene]

So beautiful! Thank you. I'd be scared to photograph them.

[June]

These are terrific. You did a good job capturing these creatures who hardly sit still. Just wondering: did you take in Shutter Priority?

[Hootin' Anni]

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

[Paulla]

Absolutely beautiful shots. Amazing.

[wright]

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!

[Kathy_Likes_Pink]

Wow, gorgeous photos!
We don't have ANYTHING even remotely green yet - but at least the snow is gone from our neighborhood!

[lareine]

wow!!! these are beautiful... i wish i was there to see them with my own eyes... you did justice to these wonderful sights :)

[Working at Home Mom]

Great shot! LOve it.

[PENSIEVE (the ROBIN one)]

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 :).

[Deanna]

Those are really cool pictures! Thanks for sharing! Enjoy your day!

[bits & pieces]

Gorgeous!!!

I'm always amazed at nature's beauty and you captured it perfectly!

Happy WW!

[Kim]

Breathtaking!

[Lori]

Too beautiful! Mine aren't quite that pretty but they *are* funny.