Published by Jo Bryant
I was born in the land of Banjo Paterson, gum trees, and weather extremes.
I am a freelance photographer. I love to make images that make people happy. To capture forever a precious moment.
I am also a freelance writer/editor.
I live in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, but still like to claim my Australian heritage.
I graduated with a Bachelor of Communications in 2008.
I am writing my first novel.
I love to write poetry, short stories, and also write for the web.
And there is nothing that is on a par with a sunny summer's day spent at Waihi Beach.
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Wow, a really nice photo!
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Thank you. So glad you think so !!!!
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… ya … spring just starting here … cum over here, Jo, so we can sit on my porch and yowl with the coyotees … smile … Love, cat.
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Coyotes…ummmm…NO !!!!!
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Nice one Jo!!! 🙂
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Thanks Izaak.
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Are you guys over The Ditch having the same problems with the bee virus, Jo ? Gorgeous photo, btw – love it !
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We have a mite that is causing terrible havoc here.
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A MITE ?! Poor bees ! – poor beautiful bees ! Not just viruses but mites as well … We could all be in deep shit if this isn’t fixed …
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I think that mite is what spreads the virus.
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Oh, I see. I’m so bloody ignorant of so bloody much. Sighh … Makes sense, indeed, Jo.
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Love all the yellow. Gorgeous!
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Thanks Angelia.
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A delicious shot Jo!
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Thanks Patti !!
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Little miracles, aren’t they? Gorgeous capture Jo 🙂
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Thanks Meredith…they are so special.
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Hey – just caught your new gravatar … is there no end to your accomplishments? 🙂
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😉 Wait until you see my ‘pirate’ pic.
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??? 🙂
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Well seeing as I am an honourary pirate on a friend’s boat…seeing as he is a pirate Cap’n and all, I figured I better have a ‘pirate’ pic that showed those parts of me off. Things went a little wonky though…I ended up with a swan neck…hehehehehe
At some point I will get it right.
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Such a beautiful (and humorous looking) pirate! I can imagine what fun you must have had shooting this one 🙂
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Hmmmmm…I actually used one of those fun photo sites that lets you put your face in a hole.
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Beautiful shot Jo! We have to save the bees.
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We sure do !!!
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That is an incredible capture!
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Thank you Amy…what a lovely thing to say.
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now that’s a good photo!
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Thanks Suzanne.
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Nice captured, JB… well done… 🙂
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Thanks Bams.
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superb 🙂
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Thank you Joshi.
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Arrrh great bee shot me hearty 🙂
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Hehehehehe
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Just beautiful Jo! 😀
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Coming from the Queen of close ups…wow…thanks.
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Actually I said lots more but our landlines were slow again and every time I posted the comment, the website bombed out and I had to type it over. I tried for 3 times and then couldn’t remember anymore what I said, so I just typed as fast as I could and pressed the comment button as fast as I could. LOL!
Today all is fine again, so now I can say what I wanted to say yesterday:
This is one stunning shot Jo! I love how you captured this delicate and beautiful bee. Excellent depth of field as well and the bee and flower in the foreground is so sharp and clear and the most beautiful colours! Absolutely gorgeous! I just LOVE it! 😀
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Thank you so much for that lovely comment. I would write more but today has been a long stressful day and i am off to bed, but know I really appreciate all you said.
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PS: Queen of close ups? Oh boy, that is a lovely compliment hon but I am not so sure. LOL! I remember that stunning macro of the spider you took one day. If there’s a Queen of macro, then it’s you hon. For sure! 😀
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Well I think we should just take the compliments on both sides and say thanks.
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awesome pic Jo … I think there are fairies in there too 🙂
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Wouldn’t that be lovely .
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gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous, JO!! The texture of the bee is beautiful and the way you handled the flower and background…this is a gem!
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Awwwww…thank you Sue. What a lovely comment to leave me. You made my morning.
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Gorgeous capture, Jo. I love the idea of a bee being “drunk on pollen.” You look really great as a pirate. Move over Johnny Depp. 😀
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As long as he moves in my direction…hehehehehe
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Superb shot. What an eye!
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Awwww…thank you !
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Silly drunken bees. 🙂
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Hehehe…they are funny watch, and they seem so in to what they are doing.
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Like cats and their funny grass. 😉
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All animals seem to have their quirks.
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At least two I understand. 😀
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The bee looks stunning. You captured the details on the wings so beautifully. Can a bee be cuddly??? Eeek .. I think not but the fur looks so soft. Your great shot, Jo, is a pleasure for the eye.
Izzy ❤
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Thanks Izzy. I think it might be a bit dangerous to try to find out if a bee is cuddly or not.
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hahaha … thanks for the laugh.
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You are most welcome Izzy.
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Beautiful picture!
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Loved this photo.. and the poem.. the cats around here know its spring! and are more than meowing 🙂 as they cat-a-howl to each other.. LOL.. Hugs your way xox
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Cats are so funny aren’t they !
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I love them..
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Me too.
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You make a great pirate, Jo 🙂 How are you feeling? More like yourself, I hope (or the pirate 🙂 ) Rommel reminded me to come and say ‘hi’.
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Thanks Jo…getting there.
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