I was busy extracting honey today. Nearly done! Things are starting to wind down in my garden, and the leaves are already turning on many trees. Our black walnuts are dropping yellow leaves all over the yard. Sigh.
Here are some macro shots from the other day...
A bumblebee enjoying cosmos.
You can just see her reddish proboscis getting into there for some nectar!
And how pretty does a marigold look...
... when you photograph it...
...up...
...close!
This one I grew from seeds!
I forget what variety of coneflower this is, but I bought it last year and I really like it.
Bumblebee on sedum. It looks like she's throwing up her front legs in glee!
And this is not the most beautiful shot, but it fascinates me...
This bumblebee has her schnozz stuck way into the remains of a bee balm blossom. She's working really hard for her nectar.
Here's another lovely bumblebee...
And some beautiful sunflowers!
Open
and
closed!
Enjoy what's left of summer. :)
I hope you are going to turn this blog into a book with all these amazing photos.
ReplyDeleteNow there's a thought!!
DeleteI guess with all the bees around you have no shortage of critters willing to pose for you. Really like the macro shots of bees on flowers.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't get over how many bees were on the sedum yesterday!
DeleteFirst time I see a closed sunflower. Thanks! Could be I never truly watched before...Your photos bring nature so alive. They catch and retain my attention.
ReplyDeleteTHat makes me very happy, Claude!
DeleteThat's the first time I've seen a closed sunflower, too. It's amazing and I thank for the shot! ~ Maureen
ReplyDeleteI thought it looked very interesting!
DeleteYou sure have a talent with that macro! Very nice pictures!
ReplyDeleteHaving lots of fun with it!
DeleteOnce again, wonderful pictures. Not many flowers around here now; the fields of sunflowers have all been harvested, and I don't know the names of the few that remain. I suppose the Saffron Crocuses will be out soon, but that'll be the end.
ReplyDeleteMy sunflowers are hanging in, but we'll have frost very soon. It was 3C last night, sigh..
DeleteDo they grow fields and fields of saffron? Must be pretty when they're in bloom!
Beautiful pictures of flowers and yes it's soon autumn.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Thanks Elna!
DeleteI love the bumblebee shots. All of my black walnuts were harvested by squirrels some time ago. Now I see them scurrying around moving the little treasures to new hiding places!
ReplyDeleteOh they ago crazy with those! We have six black walnut trees and I find those things EVERYWHERE! :)
DeleteThose Sunflower shots and all the rest are fabulous! You are so talented!
ReplyDeleteAs are you! :) Thank you Barbara.
DeleteFantastic photos as ever!
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