This busy little bee was spotted on a prickly pear cactus at Copper Breaks State Park.  This was one of the first times I got to put my new 100mm lens to the test – and I could have spent hours in this one spot with or without the bee!

Here’s a closer view.

Here’s an even closer view.

Camera:  Canon 5D Mark II
Lens:  Macro 100mm with Image Stabilization.  (Worth the extra money)
Date:  May 2014
Tips:  Save your money to afford quality equipment.  The results are worth the expense.  Save your knees.  Pack some knee pads.