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

Thu Jun 19, 2025, 05:04 PM

Jun 19

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

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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

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

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