The Pollinator
by Robert Bales
Title
The Pollinator
Artist
Robert Bales
Medium
Photograph - Photo
Description
Pollinators are essential to our environment. The ecological service they provide is necessary for the reproduction of nearly 70 percent of the worlds flowering plants, including more than two-thirds of the worlds crop species. The United States alone grows more than one hundred crops that either need or benefit from pollinators, and the economic value of these native pollinators is estimated at $3 billion per year in the U.S. Beyond agriculture, pollinators are keystone species in most terrestrial ecosystems. Fruits and seeds derived from insect pollination are a major part of the diet of approximately 25 percent of all birds, and of mammals ranging from red-backed voles to grizzly bears. In many places, the essential service of pollination is at risk from habitat loss, pesticide use, and introduced diseases.
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August 17th, 2012
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Comments (5)
Linda Phelps
L. Nice depth of field on the bee. I like the lighting with the shadow for the background behind the bee. Perfect capture and composition.
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks so much Linda for the great review!! I am always looking for your comments. I have been off site a little this week because we have a big event coming up with over 1000 people and I am the event manager.