Bees & Blues

[Mousetoescamper]

My neighbor's hydrangea was abuzz with bees this morning.

[littlemissmartypants]

1. Outstanding. The third one is my favorite. Excellent composition. ❤️

[Mousetoescamper]

6. Thanks!

[anciano]

2. Great pics! 👍

Thanks for sharing.

[Mousetoescamper]

7. Thanks and you're welcome!

[Diamond_Dog]

3. Those are gorgeous Mousetoescamper!

Such eye pleasing composition. The blue buds look like jewels.

[Mousetoescamper]

8. Thanks, Diamond_Dog! The hydrangea is effortlessly photogenic!

[ShazzieB]

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

I think the last one with the 2 bees is my favorite, but I love them all.

P.S. I can't look at this color combo without being reminded of the Ukrainian flag. Slava Ukraini!

[Mousetoescamper]

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

Thanks!

[George McGovern]

5. And so was your camera, abuzz that is! Great job Mousetoescamper!

[Mousetoescamper]

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

I had to use a fast shutter speed (1/1250s) and continuous shooting to keep up with their flitting from blossom to blossom.

Thanks!

[SheltieLover]

9. Gorgeous!

Ty for sharing!

[Mousetoescamper]

12. Thanks and you're welcome, SheltieLover!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

13. These are just fabulous, my dear Mousetoescamper! What a great find.

I know you were hustling to get these.

[Mousetoescamper]

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

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.

[Easterncedar]

15. Gorgeous and fun!

I needed the smile just now. Thanks SO MUCH!

[Mousetoescamper]

16. Thanks and you're welcome!