Bumblebee with Flash

This was a mostly gray overcast day, and I was desperate (!) for color and contrast in an outdoor photo.  Thought this could be done using a macro lens and a flashgun side-mounted on a bracket, turned to shoot at an insect or flower subject.

The flash brought out the green of the plant, shadows, and detail in the bee. This photo was shot up at the sky, hence the gray background.  

The technique worked pretty well, and I will try it again the next time it's overcast. Bumblebees don't like it when you get this close (inches away), but this one cooperated.