Now that those tiny blue scillia plants are in full bloom the bees come by to visit frequently! I love the colour of these flowers, one of my favourite early spring blooms.
I was chasing this little worker bee up and down the flower bed and got several shots. This one is somewhat fun and whimsical in my eye. The bee approaching this flower must grab on and then flip his body upside down to be able to gather the small amount of nectar from the center of the bloom. Such acrobats these little characters.
I used a setting for action shots with the hope I'd capture the wings' movement and perhaps a bit of shine or good blur on the wings. Several shots pick it up - I was thrilled to see it.
It all started when my dog Keisha was pouncing on a large black and yellow bumble bee the day I got this shot of a worker honey bee. I had hoped to shoot the bumble bee but once free of Keisha's clutches, and while I was running to grab the camera, the big stunned bee had already recovered and flown away! Others are sure to be by as the spring progresses so better luck next time!
Hope you enjoyed this little view of our enchanted garden!
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Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Bee with a Parasol
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- I celebrate nature, the natural world and the human spirit immersed within it. My passion is in sharing the simple reminders the garden and nature share with me. Through my photographic adventures I've learned something we humans often overlook; We are a part of Nature, not apart from it! That we are human spirits immersed within this magical, miraculous and beautiful world. Understanding this fundamental truth has been changing my life in lovely ways. I look forward to and welcome further developments this focus provides and hope you might be inspired to reconnect with the natural world around you!
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