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