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2016 Wildlife Photo Contest

Bee, Santa Monica Mountains, United States
Single Shot with iPhone

Species: Bee | Location: Santa Monica Mountains, United States

Caught in a gust of wind I saw what looked like a bee in the Purple Sage. I shoved my iPhone into the brush with my right hand and snapped a single shot with my left. This is not a frame from a video. I didn't realize I had caught the bee until I returned home and started looking through the photos. Much to my surprise everything came together in a fraction of a second. I'm not a professional. I don't own an SLR. But I'm very pleased with my bone stock iPhone with no attachments whatsoever. What you see is the result of dumb luck. Nothing more. Nothing less. Enjoy!!!

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