(I welcome identification corrections)
The wing underside of a Eastern Tiger Swallowtail is blanketed in pollen dust
A cheerful, bright Blanket Flower plays host to a satiated bee ~ Note the full pollen baskets on the hind legs of the bee ~ These sacs are for pollen storage
This Golden Northern Bumble Bee seems to have found the perfect flowering plant ~ A Honey Bee looks as if it is waiting its turn for a tasty treat
If you look closely you can see a few yellow pollen granules dotting the wing and thorax of this Missoni-like patterned Red Admiral Butterfly
Legs coated, pollen baskets full to bursting, this bee is earning its pay when it comes to assisting in plant reproduction
This Virescent Green Metallic Bee looks as if it has bathed in pollen powder
A busy Golden Northern Bumble Bee collects pollen from Purple Coneflower florets
A beautiful Eastern Tiger Swallowtail sprinkled with pollen particles
Absolutely Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThe colors are just amazing!
ReplyDeletewonderful photo series
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Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteExcellent images! WOW! The pollen really shows up on these lovely creatures!
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS Captures Julie!! Your Butterflies, Flowers and Bees are delightful!! Beautiful...as always!
ReplyDeleteWhat exquisite captures! The light and colors are truly enchanting. Thank you, Julie for such wonderful detailed encounters with nature :D
ReplyDeleteBeautiful buggy captures! Especially love the honey bee closing in on the bumble bee.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful macro series Julie!
ReplyDeleteAn appreciative thank you for all the nice comments. You have all brightened my day.
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteJulie,
ReplyDeleteLooks like that new macro lens is starting to earn it's keep. Very nicely composed shots & the colors are wonderful.
Trés beau blog, magnifiques photos, bravo!!!
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