Carol DM
I went out in my front garden a little while ago. Checking on my Rose of Sharon bushes. I talked awhile back about Japanese beetles that can invade the bushes. They are looking ok right now. I do see some leaves with beetle damage but as a whole, all three are surviving and blooming. This photo was shot from the bottom of the bush, showing the blue skies. Amazing how tall they are getting. I used to be able to touch the top.
The bees are loving it. They go straight for the pollen. It is hard taking a photo without getting a bee. Not complaining. I just have to move slow so I don’t startle them. The last thing I want is a bumble bee sting. So I got a few photos of the bees enjoying the nectar. This one was funny. It was like he was inside a pillow.
This was a close call. I got close and the bee started to fly out. He was faster than I was, especially with the camera in my hand.
I hope you enjoyed the photos and story. No videos of my gardens yet but I continue taking photos. Maybe next year if the weather permits I will do the videos like Norman. We will see. Remember to stop and enjoy the little things in life before they pass you by.
Photos ©CarolDM2018
Beautiful flowers and the Rose of Sharon looks lovely in your garden.
Great photos….definitely look like the bees are enjoying the flowers. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks Courtney, I love these bushes and blooms. The bees love the pollen.
Such a pretty bumble bee! I don’t bother them if they don’t bother me.
Yes they were so big some as big as the blooms.
This is your funniest post I’ve ever read! OMW just thinking of you running away from a bee with your camera in hand is classical comedy. Your photo’s are magnificent and as for the bee, it reminds me of a series I need to continue upon. Thank you Carol you are a special star!
It would have been a funny video Bradley. I keep a close watch as I never know when they will turn and come after me. But I get so caught up in the photography they catch me off guard. The hazards of nature photography. But it is so worth it. Looking forward to your series.
Nice photos.Thank you for this post.
Thank you for the visit Robin. There are bees all in these blooms. Very cool.
Your flowers are just wonderful. They sort of talk to you in the mornings don’t they?
Thank you. Yes they actually do talk to me. How did you know. 🙂
your rose of Sharon is awesome I have 2 of them that someone gave me that they didn’t know what they were when they were just a ft tall & now 6 yrs later I have been looking at the blooms they are putting out & from the looks of yours to mine I finally see what they are now & they are so pretty.
Thank you. All three are thriving right now and growing taller each year. I posted the entire bushes awhile back. I will post again. Do you get bees on yours?
yeah I do get bees & every year they get a little bigger & more blooms
I wish I had of put them in another place than where they are now
being I KNOW what kind of plant they are BUT I’ll leave them there.
I have heard of others transplanting them at the end of the season.
I was thinking they could be, but why mess with them now?
I kinda got use to where they are as a way to hide the end of the trailer.
The flowers in your garden are so beautiful & attractive, that bees & bumble bees just can’t resist!!! 🙂
Thank you so much, these three are really in their prime this time of the year. The bees are all over it.
Beautiful picture, I love natural beauty where ever it is.
Thank you very much for the comment.
I really enjoyed your blog and the photos.
I am so glad, thank you for visiting.
My pleasure to enjoy your blogs.
Thanks for your visit and comment.
OMG!! This is really beautiful photos!!
Cannot pinpoint why but love them!! Esp the last one with the bee!!
Thank you so much, I just took these today and could not believe how many bees I saw.