A bee, a dragon fly and a thistle

[JimLin1965]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3077/2699431440_66cbbea429.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3099/2699431318_5ba263ffe4.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3264/2698615191_9cc3dd8b77.jpg

JimLin :)

[jgs001]

Good set, I really like the dragonfly shot.

[JimLin1965]

Thanks. I'm assuming it is a dragon fly, we need Alby to drop in. I might have to bite the bullet and by a proper macro lens. These were taken with a 70 - 300mm zoom lens with a macro setting. I also have a Raynox M-250 clip on attachment.

[Mikka631]

#2 looks like a Banded Demoiselle of the Dragonfly order of insects.
I really like the thistle:thumbs:, a much maligned plant yet beautiful in it's own right when in flower. A solitary flower with OOF background makes a pleasing shot......Mick

[beanos]

I like the second shot best, well done

[JimLin1965]

I personally prefer the bee shot. What the picture doesn't really show, is that the bee was reversing out of the flower as there was no room to turn round.

[Ajophotog]

Nice set well composed ;)

[animal168]

love the dragon, well shot :thumbs: