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Metallic Green Bees
on Rose of Sharon

Agapostemon splenden on Hibiscus syriacus | ©2015 David Allio

 

A pair of Metallic Green Bees Agapostemon splenden spread pollen on a Rose of Sharon Hibiscus syriacus in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.

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camera: Nikon D60 | lens: AF Nikkor VR Zoom 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED
focal length: 200mm | exposure: f/10 – 1/200th – ISO 400

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Posted on: 31 August 2015

Categories: Agapostemon splenden Althea Halictidae Hibiscus syriacus Malvaceae Metallic Green Bee Rose of Sharon Spartanburg County Upstate

Tags: exposure data flower nature NikonUSA PhotoMechanic SC South Carolina wildlife

Alleghany Highlands Rainbow | VA

Alleghany Highlands Rainbow | ©2015 David Allio

 

A Rainbow floats above a patch of clouds in the aftermath of a summer rain storm in the Alleghany Highlands of Virginia.

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camera: iPhone 5s | focal length: 4.2mm | exposure: f/2.2 – 1/2415th – ISO 32

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Posted on: 29 August 2015

Categories: Alleghany Highlands iPhone 5s rainbow VA Virginia weather

Tags: exposure data iPhone5s landscape nature PhotoMechanic travel VA Virginia weather

Twin Lightning | VA

Twin Lightning – Mountain Lightning Series | ©2015 David Allio

 

Twin Lightning bolts between clouds and ground inside George Washington National Forest in the Alleghany Highlands.

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camera: Nikon D3 | lens: AF Nikkor Zoom 14-24mm f/2.8G
focal length: 14mm | exposure: f/8 – 20 seconds – ISO 800

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Posted on: 27 August 2015

Categories: Alleghany County Alleghany Highlands clouds George Washington National Forest lightning Nikon photography USA United States USDA Forest Service VA Virginia weather

Tags: exposure data lightning NikonUSA PhotoMechanic VA Virginia weather