Bee on Forget-me-nots

Wonderful close-up, great use of bokeh Keith.

Thank you Jaap...........glad you like it.

Fantastically sharp where it needs to be and a wonderful background bokeh! Sorry, can't help with the bee....

I'm pleased you like this one Gudrun. Thanks very much.

It's a fabulous shot Keith. Your focusing is superb and the bee shows up beautifully against the gorgeous bokeh background. I am no bee expert, as there are so many, but my first thought was Red Mason bee, as it must be quite small, but it doesn't seem red enough. I had a quick look at an identifying page and the Sweat bee looked a possibility, but maybe this one is not big enough to be that. I'm sure an expert will put you right in due course :-))

It really is such a beautiful picture Keith. Have a good weekend....there might even be a sunny day :-))

Thank you Rosa...........I'm always pleased when you like one of my images and as always your kind comments are much appreciated.

Thanks also for your efforts at trying to find an ID. I've looked at photos of both species you suggested, but they just don't seem to fit. It will probably remain a mystery :-). Hopefully I'll see another in the garden and be able to get a closer shot.

The weekend is looking good..........I hope you'll enjoy yours too. Sun would be good, but I'll be happy if it doesn't rain!

I can't help with its identity. I don't think I have ever seen one like it. It's a lovely photo though!

No matter Eunice...........I'm just happy that you like the photo. Thanks very much..

A wonderful shot, Keith!

Many thanks Stephan.

Both amazing on iMac27" !

I'm pleased about that - thank you so much Isabel.

Die Insekten sind jetzt langsam das iTüpferle auf den Blüten lieber Keith,sie kommen jetzt immer mehr raus,schön hast du auf die Biene fokussiert und auch dein Hintergrund ist durch die Vergissmeinnicht richtig schön :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Nachmittag,ganz liebe Grüße Güni :))

I haven't seen many bees in the garden yet Güni.......but this is a good start and the weather is slowly improving.

I'm very pleased you like my photo...........and thank you for your kind comments as always..

Excellent composition and DOF.

Thank you kindly John. Much appreciated.

This looks exactly like the bee/wasp that's been flying around here the last couple of days. He just doesn't seem to want to go outside. This is a great picture, especially the detail of the forget-me-not. I hope you have a great weekend

Next time you see it Jenny..........ask it what species is :-)))

Glad you like this photo,.............the Forget-me-nots are currently attracting lots of insects.

Have a great weekend yourself.

Beautiful macro with a very nice bokeh, Keith !

Thank you very much Ulrich.

Superbe approche Keith avec un bon usage de DOF!!

Glad you like it Jean-louis................many thanks.

Photo réussie dans sa totalité.

Thanks very much Jean-luc..........you're very kind.

c'est sincère !

Thanks again Jean-luc!

dat wil ze nooi tvergeten

Ha, ha.............

I can not help you. I don't know much about bees. I only know that the photo is wonderful with some very captivating blue tones. Kind regards, Anton.

The identity of the bee remains a mystery Anton..........but I'm very pleased you like the photo. Thanks for your very kind comments.

Eine wunderbare Aufnahme mit schönen Pastellfarben! Gemessen an der Größe der Blüten muss die Wildbiene sehr klein sein.