Miner Bee warming up on my finger

[IPClark]

Looking a little cold, I let this little miner bee climb up onto my hand to warm up (at least I think it's a Miner bee, perhaps Brian or Phil could confirm :) ).

Taking a leaf out of LordV's book, first time I've found a cold one willing to climb up on my hand :)

http://ipc.smugmug.com/Close-Ups-Macro/Macro/i-xxMxp5p/0/O/IMG3508.jpg

Camera Maker: Canon
Camera Model: Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL
Lens: 105.0 mm
Image Date: 2011-06-18 17:52:27 +0100
Focal Length: 105.0mm
Aperture: f/11.0
Exposure Time: 0.0050 s (1/200)
ISO equiv: 100
Exposure Bias: none
Exposure: Manual
Exposure Mode: Manual
White Balance: Auto
Flash Fired: Yes (enforced)

[basflt]

nice
give a good feeling when you shoot one on your hand , i know

[IPClark]

Thank you :).

Once it warmed up it speeded things up by giving its wings a good work out. Very surprising how much of a breeze they create but also gives an appreciation for how much power they require to fly.

[Lord Vetinari]

Lovely capture- yes a miner bee, does you a good feeling when they do this.
Brian v.

[IPClark]

Thank you Brian. :o))