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    How fast does a bee's wing flap

    I was in the process of framing up the two white flowers in the image. During the process of framing the image, this bee came into view and I manage to get one shot off manually and not knowing what the aperture was set at.
    The outcome is the image below, exposure turned out to be f2.8 and 1/2000 sec.
    It appears the bee is perfectly still but there is movement in the wing even at 1/2000 sec.
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    How fast does a bee's wing flap

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    Re: How fast does a bee's wing flap

    230 cycles/sec or there abouts... Interesting photo - good and sharp.

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    Re: How fast does a bee's wing flap

    Nice shot, of my rare bee shots I don't think I've ever captured the wings such as this.

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    Re: How fast does a bee's wing flap

    Gary, great shot, most interesting, a joy to look at.

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    Re: How fast does a bee's wing flap

    nice shot.
    it looks like wings are hairy

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    Re: How fast does a bee's wing flap

    Thanks to all for your comments, they are much appreciated

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