With leaves falling from the trees and the skies having been grey for the past week, I felt the need to share this close-up image of a bee collecting pollen from a flower. I thought we could all do with a dash of colour.
You won’t be surprised to hear this is an image I took during the summer holidays. It was on a memory card and I simply hadn’t got around to doing anything with it.
I edited the picture with the intention of placing it on Instagram. The final, close-up image was so colourful and detailed I thought I’d share it on the blog too.
I’m very pleasantly surprised at the detail I managed to capture of the bee. I didn’t expect to get a shot that showed the hairs on it body or the pollen quite so clearly. I only did a tiny bit of editing to bring out the colours and I’m pleased with the results (if I can be forgiven for saying so!).
I hope I achieve my aim and that it brightens up your day! With more wind and rain on its way it’s certainly a reminder of the better weather we had over the summer months.
Post added to the #MySundaySnapshot linky hosted by the Rachel Swirl blog. Follow this link for more.
9 thoughts on “A close-up with A dash of colour”
The detail is incredible! It is definitely a reminder that we are missing colour now. I am very fed up of constant rain.
I was knocked out by the detail myself Sarah. And yes, the rain is no fun whatsoever.
I love it, you’ve captured so much detail and yes, the colour really pops. It’s certainly brightened up my day 🙂
Thanks Anne, people keep telling me this image has brightened their day which is marvellous feedback!
Oh wow! That is an fantastic photo. The detail on it is amazing!
That’s a stunning shot of such a beautiful creature, big bee fans in this household #mysundaysnapshot
Wow that is an incredible capture. Look at the detail and the pollen on his wee legs. So cute. #MySundaySnapshot
Wow – that is such a detailed shot! Thanks so much for sharing your snaps and for linking up with #MySundaySnapshot.
That’s an amazingly clear shot! Nice to see a spot of summer again too #MySundaySnapshot