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Mousetoescamper

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14. Thanks, Peggy! I shot these very close to the subjects

Thu Jun 19, 2025, 10:09 PM

Jun 19

The honeybees and bumblebees buzzed around me harmlessly. I can't remember the last time I was stung by a honeybee--probably when I was a young child--and I've never been stung by a bumblebee. Yellowjackets are another matter--I've been stung and chased after stepping on the entrance to their underground nests while mowing. They are among the most aggressive of wasps and their sting is excruciating. Luckily, there were no yellowjackets buzzing about.

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Bees & Blues [View all] Mousetoescamper Jun 19 OP

Outstanding. The third one is my favorite. Excellent composition. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Jun 19 #1

Thanks! Mousetoescamper Jun 19 #6

Great pics! 👍 anciano Jun 19 #2

Thanks and you're welcome! Mousetoescamper Jun 19 #7

Those are gorgeous Mousetoescamper! Diamond_Dog Jun 19 #3

Thanks, Diamond_Dog! The hydrangea is effortlessly photogenic! Mousetoescamper Jun 19 #8

Those flowers are the perfect shade of blue to set off the bee's golden tones. ShazzieB Jun 19 #4

I thought so too, ShazzieB. Some of the bees were covered with golden pollen. Mousetoescamper Jun 19 #10

And so was your camera, abuzz that is! Great job Mousetoescamper! George McGovern Jun 19 #5

Ha! Indeed it was, Mr. Allan! These bees weren't sitting pretty for their portraits! ;-) Mousetoescamper Jun 19 #11

Gorgeous! SheltieLover Jun 19 #9

Thanks and you're welcome, SheltieLover! Mousetoescamper Jun 19 #12

These are just fabulous, my dear Mousetoescamper! What a great find. CaliforniaPeggy Jun 19 #13

Thanks, Peggy! I shot these very close to the subjects Mousetoescamper Jun 19 #14

Gorgeous and fun! Easterncedar Jun 21 #15

Thanks and you're welcome! Mousetoescamper Jun 22 #16