So keeping things going along the same theme as yesterday but still from my visit to Bodnant here is a fantastic macro shot of an industrious bumblebee absolutely covered in sticky pollen.
As it was buzzing around it looked like a normal yellow and black bee going about its work but getting close up I could see that much of the yellow as in fact pollen and then with the help of my trusty macro lens we can all see just how much pollen there is.
We owe so much to these little beauties and when you see this it should underline just how important they are as pollinators.
I love black and white photography and so when I spotted this beautiful black and white bumblebee i thought he was a perfect subject .
I thought however that i should show him off in colour against the flowers that he was feeding on. I think he looks lovely but actually I think it looks more stunning in black and white.
Let me know what you think.
This was shot hand held with my 100mm macro lens.
This humble Honey Bee is taking a short break on the petals of a Cosmos flower.
I was going to post a picture of the centre of the flower because it is quite spectacular when seen close up and they are a lovely flower however I love this shot of the bee and decided that this was the right picture to share today. They are so industrious and having been really busy myself for the past two days I can empathise with the need to stop for a moment and take a breather.
Flies get a bad rap and it is hardly surprising since they have some pretty disgusting habits but if you can put your prejudices to one side and look closely there really is something of beauty. Look at the glassy wings and shimmering thorax and those fantastic eyes.
The honey bee is industrious and popular but are viewed cautiously and fearfully because of their potential to sting. They too are marvelous creations and really quite beautiful. I love to photograph them hard at work and with their dusting of pollen.
