The Pollinator's Vortex

Written By Ray Hennessy
 

Photographer: Lisa Connor

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When spring gives way to summer, I’m always drawn to the vibrant beauty of the echinacea flower. Its distinctive cone-shaped center and delicate petals are not only visually striking but also serve as an irresistible attraction for pollinators.

In this photograph, a tiny native sweat bee gathers pollen from the delicate florets. Because of its minute size, capturing its intricate details was challenging, requiring a narrower aperture and a subtle touch of soft flash to maximize depth of field while maintaining a natural look.

1/250 • f/11 • ISO 200 • Nikon D850 • 105mm • Sigma 105mm 1:2.8 DG Macro HSM

 
Ray Hennessy
Nature photography has become a very passionate hobby of mine and whenever I get a chance I love to get outside and enjoy being outdoors. I am also the co-owner of KGM Expressions, a wedding and portrait photography business, with my wife Kim. This is how we make our living and I love that we get to do that together.
www.rayhennessy.com
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