Although not at first intending specifically to record it, the pattern of the veins in the wings of this Honey Bee, Apis mellifera, is remarkable. As the wings of these insects are essentially membranes, the common interpretation of the veins’ purpose seems to be that they provide strength to the overall wing structure.

Location: Scappoose, Oregon

Equipment:

Canon EOS 40D body

Canon EF 180mm f/3.5 L USM Macro lens

Settings:

F-stop: f/4.5

Exposure time: 1/250 sec.

ISO speed: ISO-200

Exposure bias: -2/3 step

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