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6.10.2011

The Bees Knees


Aerodynamically the bumble bee shouldn't be able to fly, but the bumble bee doesn't know it, so it goes on flying anyway
~Mary Kay Ash ~

Again, I was stalking my lilac bush, watching for any and all creatures that care to visit. This time I captured what I think is a bee (I'm no expert) but a bee I will call it. What is fascinating are the two tiny pollen 'baskets' that it has filled up to the brim! I wonder how it manages to carry all that?






27 comments:

  1. Ashley SiskJune 10, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    ooooh you're right - I love this bee shot. Beautiful composition.

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  2. SaraJune 10, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    Great capture, so I'm not the only one who stalks the bushes looking for insects. Love the shot of yellow amongst the lilac flowers. Great quote too.

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  3. deb dutyJune 10, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    what a great capture! the lilacs are the perfect background for this little bee.

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  4. LindaJune 10, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    the lilacs make a great color combo with those tiny little pollen sacs!!!! He will soon be a weary traveler! LOL Great shot!

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  5. SherrieJune 10, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Hi!
    Awesome shot! He does look a little on the heavy side with all that pollen. Have a great day!

    Sherrie
    Food for Thought
    http://100sweets.blogspot.com/2011/06/fashion.html

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  6. Rosie Nixon FluertyJune 10, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Oh that's a fantastic capture with his little sacks of pollen.

    Rosie
    leavesnbloom photography

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  7. urban muserJune 10, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    great bee shot! love the colors.

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  8. LauraJune 10, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Wow -- that's really neat! I haven't seen pollen sacs before up close like that. :) Thanks for sharing!

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  9. OneJune 10, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    That's beautiful. Actually I posted on the same thing but changed my photos. Glad I did because yours is definitely much better.

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  10. Tina´s PicStoryJune 10, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    What a great shot. It´s amazing how much weight they can catch and even fly! LG Tina

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  11. SusanJune 10, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    I noticed all of that pollen right away, what a great capture! Love the lilacs too!

    Totally random, but every time I see your blog title, Milk Chan pops into my head singing "Behind the Times". Guess I need to catch up.

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  12. BethJune 10, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    This is an incredible shot. I had my husband come and look and he was impressed--not always the case with my blog interests. But this time he agreed with me that it was outstanding.

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  13. TaraJune 10, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Stunning capture, I am in love with the pollen...amazing!!!

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  14. ruralrevivalfarmJune 10, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    Barb, This is wonderful! What a great capture. And yes, in my humble opinion, I believe it's a bee. : )

    ~Andrea~

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  15. MarcieJune 11, 2011 at 2:18 AM

    Magical!! Love the soft processing here!

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  16. BuckeroomamaJune 11, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    Your lilacs are lovely and so is that capture of the bee! :)

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  17. AnonymousJune 11, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    Enthralled with the pollen-layden legs on the bee. Great shot, Barb! :)

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  18. Barbara RosenzweigJune 11, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    Great shot! You can clearly see its heavy load.
    I'm your new follower.
    Barb

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  19. jamie wJune 12, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    What an amazing picture

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  20. cherylJune 12, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    so pretty!

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  21. rebeccaJune 12, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    oh my goodness Barb! this is amazing!! :) thanks for sharing. Rebecca

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  22. AiketaJune 12, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    First time visitor, I'm visiting from The Simple Things!

    This is an stunning picture! Love, love it!

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  23. Mrs. FineJune 12, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    Also a first time visitor - from Live Every Moment. I admire how you strategically placed the bee and kept part of the background in focus. Beautiful!

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  24. JaniceJune 12, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    great capture. I love lilacs!

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  25. JenniferJune 13, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    Congratulations! You made the top five of Fabulous Friday! Thanks for participating.

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  26. cherylJune 14, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    your images are gorgeous! thanks so much for your comment on my blog (simple things challenge). i'll be checking back here for sure!

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  27. AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    magical shot and the perfect words to express it.

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