Bees in the flowerbed usually seem quite industrious,
but yesterday, in the heat of the late afternoon,
this bumblebee was napping on top of the butterfly milkweed,
as if intoxicated by the nectar.
He snoozed there for a few minutes, then gave himself a little shake,
lifted off and flew away.
Bon Voyage!
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30 comments:
The moral of the story: even bees can experience too much of a good thing!
Connie, your eyes are perhaps your best tools. Who else would have seen that sleeping bee?
Beautiful shot!
Gorgeous picture and I just love your explanation!
Amazing photo and the colours add even more "wow" to it.
I love what pens and needles said about the moral of the story...perfect for that great shot!!!
Gorgeous, vibrant colors! Nicely done, Connie!
What a great capture, beautiful shot.
Wonderful capture - and story behind it.
Hi!!! Great picture whith a lovely composition.. Cheers..
I love the snoozing bee in the colourful orange flowers! What a lovely place to fall asleep - if I were a bee I would choose those flowers too!
maybe he just couldn't help himself with all of that
glorious tangerine deliciousness
spread out like a banquet!
So beautiful, every bit.
thanks for sharing
the beauty that you find
...and that you ARE:)
-Jennifer
Beautiful capture!
Nice photo! Love the details.
I had no idea that bee's slept! Guess I leaarned something new today. You certainly have an eye for finding great shots.
Hand me a spoon...
I want some of that tangerine and lime sherbet before the bee eats it all.
Gorgeous, vibrant colors, what a beautiful snoozing fuzzy bee. :)
Lovely macro and a great summer picture.
Oh I never heard it called Butterfly Milkweed before. We always just called it Butterfly Weed and my sister used to transplant these from farm fields into her garden, and their roots ran deep, I remember, What a lovely capture you got~
Hi there - that’s a good shot of the bee and I love the image of the fleeing deer in the rain.
I been away from a while, hence the slow reply!
Cheers - Stewart M
Hello Connie,
What a great shot!! Wonderful that bee and the softly and brightness colors of the flowers. Fantastic!!
Many greetings and a good weekend,
Marco
Great macro Shot Ozark Grace! The vibrant colors you captured are awesome!
What a great shot - I love the bright orange of the flower and busy little bee resting on top of it. :)
Awesome macro shot ! ~~ thanks ^_^ (A Creative Harbor)
Fabulous colour!
Now I know where "drunk from the nectar" came from! Beautiful macros Connie!
Thanks for sharing at YSB this week. xo
awesome capture!
He was just slap wore out from all that buzzin around!
Beautiful photo - magnificent colour!
Beautiful! I love it when an insect/bug/critter stays still for a few seconds or minutes!
Who wouldn't want to rest on a beautiful flower
in the glorious sun?
Great photo!
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