Bees...That was Bloody Hard Work!

[Haldir]

I've had three sessions today trying to get a few half decent shots of Bees around the Cotoneaster (Thanks again Box Brownie) This shrub has been alive with Bees all day,
and they make it so difficult I just wanted one Bee, just one Bee to sit quietly, take a breather, have a little nibble, a few nice poses, but no, they've been like a bloody hit squad all day.
I can honestly say I'm quite knackered. I've been crawling around this bush Commando style taking lots of shots, then popping in for a brew while I download and delete!

Here's the best of them...

 

[Deleted member 3428]

I agree Pete, I find bumble bees hard work too, you done well btw.

 

[Haldir]

I agree Pete, I find bumble bees hard work too, you done well btw.

Much appreciated Alby I couldn't count how many there where, on a couple of occasions I three bees all in the same frame but couldn't get a good shot.
There were quite a few Honey Bees too, but they liked to get deeper inside the shrub....

 

[alfbranch]

Pete some flowers are easier to shoot them on than others but that is relative they are not an easy subject
Thistles and sedum are a couple I have had more success with but keep trying

 

[Haldir]

Pete some flowers are easier to shoot them on than others but that is relative they are not an easy subject
Thistles and sedum are a couple I have had more success with but keep trying

Appreciated Alf. I was hoping once the sun dropped enough for the Catoneaster to be in shadow, the bees might have calmed down, no chance. I might stand a better chance
once the Nasturtium under the car port flower, they attracted quite a few BIG Bumble Bees last year, as well as the odd Irewig!