Carol DM
Captured this Big Busy Bumble Bee in my garden foraging on a Butterfly Bush Bloom. Now that is a lot of bee’s (b’s.. see what I did there). I managed to get right behind him with the camera and he did not see me until the camera clicked and then I quickly scurried away.
Bumble bees are social bees that live in a colony. A new queen starts a new colony in the spring. She lays eggs and raises the first brood of worker bees. The new workers then take over nest duties, collecting pollen to feed to the larvae in the nest, and rearing the next brood of workers. Nests continue to grow until late summer. Nest entrances are usually a hole in the ground, but nests can also be in old equipment, in logs, in sheds, in building voids, or in other unusual places.
Isn’t nature incredible. I learn something every day.
©CarolDM2018
365 Photos Challenge Day 286
I always admire your professionalism in macro films. Delighted.
You are so kind my dear Elenka. Soooo very good to see you. 🙂
I am in awe… I love this! Man, what a shot!
When I saw this in a thumbnail I thought it was a backpack. lol Who needs new glasses? ; )
Thanks Kim, I kept getting closer and he didn’t move and tag dah, I got him. It does look sort of like armor.
It does, maybe one of Alex’s line of clothing.. lol
Ha that would be very cool..
It’s a very nice shot. good!!!
Thanks to you kindly hamza.
ah, You’re Welcome Carol!!!
Wow … my photo really excited me ..true professional photo.
You are too kind, thank you so much. I enjoy taking these photos in my backyard.
I love that photo! I wish I had taken my phone out with me this morning when I was walking the dog as I saw some beautiful butterflies I could of captures. Next time!
You are so kind. Always take out your phone. 🙂
It’s a very nice shot – it’s really hard to work because they do not paint it just does haha
Thank you very much lado.
Well done! Nice post!
Thanks again Georgi.
Well done! Nice macro!
Thanks to you Georgi.
That bee looks like it is wearing its own coat of armor.
I think he was Ann. I got several shots and could not pick my favorite. I will have to post more. They are amazing to see up close.
excellent macro shot…
Thanks, it could have been better but I was trying to be on the lookout!