Monday, November 15, 2010

The Last Taste of Summer



It was just a few weeks ago that the Cosmos were in full bloom and the little bees were gathering the last of the pollen. View the world up close, visit Macro Monday for more photos.

19 comments:

HOOTIN' ANNI said...

That's so pretty...the color of the flower is such a 'hot pink'!!

My Macro is in a NUT SHELL

jabblog said...

Beautiful memories of late summer. The bees remain busy until the last possible moment but they must be ready for a long winter sleep now.

Madi and Mom said...

I'd love an outfit in that color...with a hint of gold...and maybe a bumble bee pin!!
Lovely,
Hugs to you both,
Madi and Mom

Jan n Jer said...

Stunning shot n love the colors.

Sandra said...

beautiful. our bush is full of bees, they are not as pretty as these and are smaller. i stay far away from that humming bush. we had an 80 year old woman attacked by yellow jackets here last week, over 1000 stings. she died. we are having problems here with bees attacking people. that is why i stay away. one abandoned home has an 8 foot hive inside the walls and the bees are attacking the neighbors. Yikes now i have scared me to death. great shot

Maaike said...

a lovely taste
very pretty colors

Ginny said...

Wonderful bee pictures, so fuzzy and good eyes! I wanted to post my Cosmos a few days ago, and spent forever looking for the pictures, only to find out I'd already posted them last month!! Gosh, I need some kind of system!!

Plant chaser said...

Very nice shots! The bee is certainly enjoying himself. -- Bom @ www.plantchaser.com

Cat said...

Fabulous colours, close-up and framing...yes, sadly summer is gone and these images can only remind us of what was and will be, but no longer is...presently!! I love the pink of the cosmos along with the vibrant yellow of the bee and the heart of the flower...makes me smile!! Thanks, Cat

namaki said...

these are really nice shots ! you've caught the bee beautifully !

Pat said...

Isn't it funny how the inside of the flower has the exact same colors of the bee?

This flower is going out in a blaze of glory, that's for sure!

Betsy from Tennessee said...

Well----it is kinda sad to see the end of the Cosmos --and the yummy dinner for the bees.... They'll have to get through the winter --just like we will!!!!

Hugs,
Betsy

KleinsteMotte said...

Wonder what the little critters do to ready themselves for the winter? Your photos are so cool. I love the brilliant colours.

~mel said...

Such pretty pics! Thanks for sharing.

***Icy BC said...

Gorgeous flower, and the bee is a treat to see for this time of year. Fantastic macros, Judy!

DoanLegacy said...

Wow..this flower is so pretty, and the shade of pink is fantastic. Looks like the bee is very busy too!

bekkah said...

gorgeous images!

The Japanese Redneck said...

Outstanding images.

yonca said...

Amazing pic!